Leisure World, Maryland
Leisure World is a community of 8,882 people in Montgomery County, Maryland, founded in 1964.
Why visit Leisure World
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 14 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, National Capital Trolley Museum, Aquarius Park and Flower Valley Neighborhood Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Leisure World
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leisure World
Leisure World is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is an age-restricted, gated development primarily inhabited by retirees. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 9,215. Leisure World was known as the Rossmoor census-designated place for the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Leisure World, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Olney Theatre Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Arts center in Olney, Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks1
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National Capital Trolley Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
A nonprofit organization that operates historic trolleys (or trams) for the public on a regular schedule
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2205 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:30
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
3870 International Drive, Silver Spring
Mo-Tu 05:00-24:00; We-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 06:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
14328 Layhill Road, Silver Spring
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
14450 Layhill Road, Silver Spring
Mo-Fr 06:30-22:00; Sa 07:30-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship13
Wheaton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.0 mi
3132 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring
메릴랜드 익투스 교회 Ichthus Mission Church
Church · 1.5 mi
4601 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare1
Map of Leisure World
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockville 1 Ne (4 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
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Aspen Hill 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Layhill 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Glenmont 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Olney 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Wheaton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Cloverly 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Colesville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Derwood 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Rockville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Redland 5 mi northwest, about 7 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
- Leisure World, Maryland, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Crisp and Juicy USPS Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-41-46, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Nu Images Barber Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-42-14, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Gold Castle Jewelers Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-43-15, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Giant Food Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill 2024-05-25 17-44-16, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- EVGo Leisure World Aspen Hill MD2024-05-25 17-49-40 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Parking Lot Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-49-08 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Leisure World Globe, Leisure World of Maryland, Dcflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nationalcapitaltrolleymuseum4603, Frank Hicks, Wheaton Maryland, Public domain
- Olney Theatre Interior (8434857046), Ryan Crierie from USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2016-10-20 12 44 38 View south along Maryland State Route 655 (Old Georgia Avenue) at Manor Village Lane in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-03 18 39 28 View east along Maryland State Route 28 (Norbeck Road) at Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) on the edge of Aspen Hill and Olney in Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Storm clouds at Georgia Avenue and Norbeck Road (50854247958), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2007 04 03 - 28@97 - EB, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 05 14 - 28@97 - WB, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 04 03 - 28@97 - WB, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2016-10-14 16 48 34 View north along Maryland State Route 928 at Maryland State Route 28 (Norbeck Road) in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Grace SSMD window, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of Grace SSMD interior, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of Grace SSMD 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of Grace SSMD altar, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-10-14 16 48 43 Red Maples beginning to display fall colors along Maryland Route 928 in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-14 16 49 18 Red Maples beginning to display fall colors along Maryland Route 928 in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-14 16 47 27 View south along Maryland State Route 928 at Clara Downey Avenue in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Big Greek Cafe Olney 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Big Greek Cafe Olney 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Big Greek Cafe Olney 05, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Big Greek Cafe Olney 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Big Greek Cafe Olney 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-20 12 43 55 View south along Maryland State Route 655 (Old Norbeck Road) at Manor House Terrace in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-25 14 42 51 View north along Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) at the exit for Maryland State Route 200 EAST (TO Interstate 95) in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-25 14 42 40 View north along Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) just south of the exit for Maryland State Route 200 WEST (TO Interstate 270) in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-25 11 00 51 View west along Maryland State Route 200 (Intercounty Connector) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 28 (Norbeck Road) in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-25 11 06 06 View east along Maryland State Route 200 (Intercounty Connector) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 28 (Norbeck Road) in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick Church Rockville, Maryland 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Patrick Church Rockville, Maryland 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-07-03 18 36 39 View east along Maryland State Route 28 (Norbeck Road) just west of Maryland State Route 115 (Muncaster Mill Road) in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-25 11 10 34 View west along Maryland State Route 200 (Intercounty Connector) from the overpass for Longmead Crossing Drive in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-25 11 11 17 View east along Maryland State Route 200 (Intercounty Connector) from the overpass for Longmead Crossing Drive in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-25 17 10 12 View south along Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) just south of Maryland State Route 200 (Intercounty Connector) in Olney, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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