At Rock Creek Sports Club, the mission is to help members achieve their personal fitness goals. It provides first-class service and facilities, so that achieving those goals is enjoyable. Rock Creek considers itself a true neighborhood gym, being independently owned and not a chain, located at the junction of Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and Northwest Washington, DC. In 2010, Rock Creek was a top vote getter in the Bethesda Magazine for best places to work out in Bethesda/Silver Spring/Chevy Chase and Kensington. The gym also offers classes for all ages and ability levels.
The DC Fencers Club of Silver Spring hosts camps and competitions for its members throughout the year. Membership, classes and private lessons are available for all ages.
At the north end of Wheaton's Regional Park is the colorful and calm Brookside Gardens, a showcase garden with trails. Photography is popular here, but only individual photographers can snap away without a permit. The conservatory offers a daily live butterfly show, usually mid April through early September, while the visitor center offers information on the gardens, as well as a gift shop.