Seven Oaks – Silver Spring, MD
Seven Oaks is a suburban community found in Silver Spring, MD. Here families reside in a variety of homes ranging from the Spanish revival style to colonials.
Those looking for a modern house will find contemporary split levels, as well as cape cods and bungalows. The neighborhood covers two separate zip codes, and it offers residents a small town setting that is nearby the bigger cities.
Schools
Children in Seven Oaks will attend schools within the Montgomery County School System. These are rated as one of the nation’s best schools, helping build character as well as give students an excellent education. The area schools include the following.
• Highland View Elementary School – in the 20901 zip code
• Silgo Creek Elementary School – in the 20910 zip code
• Silver Springs International Middle School
• Northwood High School
Parks
The neighborhood of Seven Oaks is unique in that it offers residents a wonderful family friendly park within the community. The Seven Oaks Neighborhood Park sits on one half acre. It is small and charming, and those living in Seven Oaks truly enjoy it. There is a playground for children, and there are plenty of picnic tables, even a gazebo. For sports enthusiasts there is a baseball and a soccer field, as well as a basketball court. Volley ball and hand ball are also available.
Things to Do
Seven Oaks has many annual events that residents can look forward to attending. The Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival show cases independent documentaries. It is brought to Silver Spring by the American Film Institute and The Discovery Channel.
Also in the nearby city is Silver Spring Jazz Festival. It is a yearly free event that many enjoy. One can find a variety of performers providing jazz music for entertainment.
Each November the holiday season is started off with the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. This is a spectacular event with floats, giant balloons, and elves that pass out candy to the children. Even Santa makes an appearance with his sleigh and reindeer.
Attractions
Due to the location of Seven Oaks, there are many attractions in the nearby cities. Washington D.C. offers an unlimited amount of sites:
• The National Air and Space Museum
• Washington Navy Yard
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Silver Spring has plenty of its own attractions to keep families entertained:
• National Museum of Health and Medicine
• Fantasy Flights
• Christopher Glenn Lachat
Shopping and Dining
Downtown Silver Spring has several wonderful shopping and dining venues along the streets. The atmosphere is one of an outdoor mall. Restaurants range from small bistros to fast food chains. Shoppers will find department stores, drug stores, and specialty shops. There are also several banks and other businesses intermixed. Entertainment and fun abounds, including an interactive fountain for the kids.
