Why Live in Leisure World
Leisure World, located in Maryland, is the largest active retirement community in the state, with a population exceeding 9,000. Established in 1965, this age-restricted, gated community is designed for residents aged 55 and older. It features a self-contained environment with on-site medical facilities, a dedicated shopping center, and an 18-hole golf course. Housing options are diverse, ranging from garden-style condos to high-rise units and two-level single-family homes. The median home price is $285,000, significantly lower than the national median. Leisure World promotes an active lifestyle with amenities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and various clubs and organized trips. Residents can also enjoy nearby Wheaton Regional Park and Brookside Nature Center. For those looking for things to do, the community offers dance classes, block parties, and easy access to downtown D.C. via the Metro Red Line for events like Capitals hockey games and the Cherry Blossom Festival. Shopping needs are met at Leisure World Plaza and nearby cities like Rockville and Bethesda. Georgia Avenue serves as the main thoroughfare, connecting residents to Silver Spring and Washington, D.C., with shuttle buses available for convenient transportation to local shopping and Metro stations.