The public is encouraged to take an online survey to provide comments through August 30, 2024.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery Parks Foundation are commissioning a mural for the park activity building at Glenmont Local Park. Montgomery Parks is seeking design ideas for the mural from the community to ensure it reflects the history, values, stories, and aspirations of the diverse neighborhood. Community members may provide their input via Glenmont Local Park Mural online survey open through August 30, 2024.
The mural project is made possible by a generous grant from the Montgomery Parks Foundation.
“We are excited to support this project to bring art to this park while also showcasing the values and culture that are part of this community,” said Katie Rictor, executive director of the Montgomery Parks Foundation. “We are eager for input from the community so we can develop something everyone will love.”
Following the survey results, Montgomery Parks will issue a call to artists to submit proposals. More details will be available on the park project page.
The Glenmont Local Park activity building is one of 19 park activity buildings in the Montgomery Parks system. Park activity buildings offer convenient and affordable options for residents to host gatherings. The Glenmont park building, a mid-century modern design, was constructed in 1954 and later renovated in 2018. The mural will be visible from Randolph Road.
About the Montgomery Parks Foundation:
The Montgomery Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that champions Montgomery County Parks cultivating financial support and public engagement of county residents and businesses as members, donors, sponsors, and advocates.
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.
Accessibility at Parks
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/TTY), 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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