Two-phase renovation in planning stages now
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting the public to a virtual community meeting about the future of McKnew Local Park in Burtonsville.
What: McKnew Local Park Virtual Community Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: via Zoom mocoparks.org/McKnewZoom
Register for the meeting at this link. (Registration is optional but encouraged to stay current on the project.)
During the meeting, park designers will discuss an upcoming two-phase renovation of McKnew Local Park, located at 14901 Saddle Creek Drive in Burtonsville.
Phase one of the renovation focuses on the existing playground and picnic area. The playground will be replaced with new play structures and equipment, and a covered seating area. Construction of that phase is projected to start this summer.
Phase two will improve other areas of the park including tennis and basketball courts, the parking lot, a loop trail, and adult exercise equipment. In both phases, planners will work to improve stormwater management and landscaping.
“McKnew is a large, local park with lots of amenities, serving residents of the surrounding neighborhood,” said Montgomery Parks Landscape Architect Wen Huang. “The public’s input will help us create a rejuvenated park that will provide decades more enjoyment for people of all ages.”
The renovations will preserve a large open green space that can be used for recreation. The adjacent McKnew Conservation Park, which includes approximately 94 acres of undeveloped woodland, will remain untouched.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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