Sligo Creek Parkway - Montgomery Parks

Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway will temporarily close starting in September 2024

Montgomery Parks will temporarily close portions of Sligo Creek Parkway beginning on or about September 16, 2024, to allow for the construction of the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Purple Line Light Rail Project. During this time, the project team will place light rail tracks and reconstruct the intersection along Wayne Avenue at Sligo Creek Parkway, while Montgomery Parks incorporates other improvements to the roadway.

Due to construction logistics, the parkway closures will occur at separate times, with Sligo Creek Parkway (north side) from Schuyler Road to Wayne Avenue closed September to December 31, 2024.

The Sligo Creek Trail is expected to remain open for most of the construction, but some short-term closures are planned for trail improvements. Please follow detours and avoid closed segments of the trail. View the press release for more information.

Sligo Creek Parkway extends from University Boulevard to New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650). The 5.6-mile roadway runs parallel to portions of Sligo Creek Trail. Sligo Creek Trail has a numerous features and amenities along the 10.2-mile hard surface trail.

Open Parkway Schedule

As part of the Open Parkways initiative, portions of Sligo Creek Parkway are closed to motor vehicles and open to pedestrians and bicyclists, every Friday to Sunday; hours vary seasonally.

Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)
Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)

Spring/Summer Schedule – March 8th, 2024

Fridays 9 am to Sundays 6 pm.*

Fall/Winter Schedule – Begins November 2024

Fridays 9 am to Sundays 4 pm.*

*The closures are completed by the times listed above while the re-openings of the parkways begin at the times listed above. The process can take up to thirty minutes as Park Police check the parkways for safety. We appreciate your understanding and patience.