Planning Your Visit
Here are some pointers for planning your visit to The Button Farm. Please look through these frequently asked questions and answers and we'll SEE YOU AT THE FARM:Q: What Should I Expect?
A: You will be visiting a 60-acre farm in a 6,000 acre park. Expect to see wildlife, historical landscapes and to have an out of doors experience. All of our exhibits and programs encourage hands-on participation. Be prepared to get involved, try something new and challenge yourself.
Q: What Should I Bring?
A: Dress comfortably and casually. Wear attire appropriate for the weather conditions as all of our public facilities are open to the elements. Wear comfortable shoes (no heels) as you will be walking on bare ground and grass. If you have allergies or medical concerns remember to bring all necessary medications. Those with potentially life threatening health conditions should apprise our staff of your needs prior to arriving at our site. Many visitors like bringing their cameras to capture the day's events.
Q: What Shouldn't I Bring?
A: Do not bring anything- lose fitting jewelry, expensive accessories, items of great value that might get lost. Valuables should be left at home or locked inside of your vehicle. Pets (with the exception of seeing eye dogs) are prohibited.
Q: How Do I Get There?
A: Use only the directions below to find the farm as we are located within a 6,000 acre State Park system and websites like MAPQUEST WILL SEND YOU TO THE WRONG LOCATION. DO NOT USE THEM. If lost call us at 301.379.8898 or 202.345.3376. If arriving by bus let us know in advance so that special arrangements can be made. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Thank you!
THE BUTTON FARM, 16820 BLACK ROCK ROAD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
- Take I-495 to I-270 North (towards Frederick)
- Follow I - 270 North to Exit 15B (Rt.118 south - Germantown)
- Continue on Rt.118/Germantown Road, south for approx. 3.5 miles
- Make a RIGHT onto BLACK ROCK ROAD (Black Rock Road is the first street on your right AFTER the entrance to the South Germantown SoccerPlex. The sign for Black Rock Rd is frequently missing. Look for a house on the corner that looks like a castle)
- Continue on Black Rock Road for 1.5 miles
- The driveway entrance to the farm is on the RIGHT side of the road
- Follow signs for Visitor Parking sign at the end of the driveway