Brookmont, Maryland
Brookmont is a community of 3,671 people in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why visit Brookmont
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Glen Echo Park Aquarium, American Legion Memorial Bridge, Glen Echo Park and Milton.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Brookmont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brookmont
Brookmont is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 3,751. Brookmont is often considered part of neighboring Bethesda because it falls within Bethesda's 20816 zip code.
From the Wikipedia article Brookmont, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
American Legion Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Potomac River crossing between the states of Maryland and Virginia, United States
American University
School · 2.5 mi
Private liberal arts and research-based university in Washington, D.C., USA
Chain Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Viaduct (bridge) which crosses the Potomac River at Little Falls in Washington, D.C.
Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Marymount University
School · 3.4 mi
Private Catholic university whose main campus is located in Arlington County, Virginia
Museums and landmarks83
Glen Echo Park
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Arts and cultural center at former amusement park in Maryland, United States
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
Milton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic home in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
5312 Allandale Road
Avalon Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Movie theater in Washington, D. C.
Bethesda Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Movie theater and theater in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Carderock Springs Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Carousel at Glen Echo Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic carousel at Glen Echo Park, Maryland, United States
Chain Bridge Road School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
School building in Washington, D.C., United States of America
Chautauqua Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Tower located in Glen Echo Park, Maryland, United States
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
National Historical Park located in the District of Columbia and the states of Maryland and West Virginia
Chevy Chase Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic structure in Washington, D.C., United States
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, United States
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Conduit Road Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
One-room school in Washington, D.C., United States of America
71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Little Falls Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
This 160-acre park stretches from Fairfax Road at its northernmost point to Macarthur Boulevard at its southernmost point.
Chevy Chase Circle
Park · 2.9 mi
Traffic circle and park on the Washington, D.C. – Maryland border
Fletcher's Cove
Park · 2.8 mi
Park and recreation area in Washington, D.C., United States
Fort Reno Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park that contains the highest natural point in Washington, D.C., United States
Ward Circle
Park · 2.6 mi
Traffic circle and park in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
Willoughby Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in the Village of Friendship Heights, Maryland, United States
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Cafe · Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
5300 Zenith Overlook, Bethesda
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-19:00
Silver and Sons Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
5362 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
7309 Macarthur Boulevard, Bethesda
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
1 more on the map.
History
Before becoming a neighborhood, Brookmont's one mile loop was used as a velodrome for local bikers. What is now the neighborhood green was originally a part of the Glen Echo Railroad, connecting Glen Echo and Cabin John to Washington DC.
Prior to the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, racial covenants were used in Brookmont to exclude African Americans. A 1925 deed for a property owned by A. J. Watkins Realty Corporation said that "At no time shall the above described lot, or any part thereof, or any building thereon be sold, leased or transferred to, or occupied by any negro or person of negro descent. This provision, however, not to include occupancy by servants or any employee of owner or occupant of said lot." Brookmont celebrated its 100th anniversary in June 2025.
The Brookmont community also includes a church build in 1941 on Virginia Place at the corner of Broad Street. Originally a Baptist Church, the building now serves as a community space and day care.
From the History section of Brookmont, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Concord-Saint Andrews United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
5910 Goldsboro Road, Bethesda
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare3
Map of Brookmont
208 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dalecarlia Rsvr (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bethesda 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- McLean 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Arlington 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Potomac 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Falls Church 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- North Bethesda 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Tysons 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Idylwood 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Washington 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Silver Spring 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2019-09-11 15 02 12 View southeast along the Clara Barton Parkway from the pedestrian overpass from Walhonding Road to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Brookmont, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-11 15 02 24 View northwest along the Clara Barton Parkway from the pedestrian overpass from Walhonding Road to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Brookmont, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GlenEchoNeonEntrance, Mary Ann Daly, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton (Bethesda, Maryland), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Arch Bridge MD 2008, Moreau1, Public domain
- Chevy Chase Theater, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R & LM Stone House DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethesda Theater, Bethesda, MD, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Convent de Bon Secours, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY ON VIRGINIA, LOOKING NORTH TO KEY BRIDGE, Yoichi Okamoto, Public domain
- Wilson-high-dc, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fox Hall Village HD DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cumberland Basin looking North, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Eldbrooke UM Church DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Samuel and Harriet Burrows House, DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dumblane, DC, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrows-house-dc-river-road, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SEYMOUR KRIEGER HOUSE, BETHESDA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ponce de Leon Apts DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Chain-bridge-school, Slowking4, CC BY 3.0
- Engine 31 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Chevy Chase Arcade, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glen Hurst, DC, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sidwell Friends School, APK i kissed a girl and i didn't like it, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jesse Reno School DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moreland, Bethesda 1, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Franklin E. Kameny House 2012, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Ethan Allen earthworks, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salona, McLean, Virginia, Mckaysalisbury, CC BY 3.0
- Grant Road HD DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hickory Hill, Quarterczar, Public domain
- NW Chappell House NW DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Saegmuller-house, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Janney School NW DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Salmon-Stohlman House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Francis Griffith Newlands Memorial Fountain, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walde-carter-house, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glover-Archbold-Park-DC, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Conduit Road Schoolhouse, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Massachusetts Avenue Parking Shops, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
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