WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks opened three new playgrounds this spring at parks in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Olney. The newly renovated playgrounds are located at Indian Spring Terrace Local Park, Olney Mill Neighborhood Park, and Valleywood Neighborhood Park. All of the playgrounds include equipment for kids aged 2- 5 and 5 – 12.
Indian Spring Terrace Local Park: The new playground includes tot swings, a new playhouse for children 2 to 5 years old, and a new play structure in the shape of a tree for children 5 to 12 years old. There is also a seesaw, two spring riders, a “cozy cocoon” spinner, and several boulders for climbing and sitting.
Olney Mill Neighborhood Park: The new playground includes three large play structures featuring slides, spinners, overhead climbers, tunnels and ladders, as well as a swing set, double spring rider, and a crab trap structure for climbing.
Valleywood Neighborhood Park: The new playground is surrounded by brightly painted artwork leading up to the play equipment, which includes a swing set for older kids (including an accessible swing) and two new play structures, a seesaw and spring rider.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 415 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/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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