Extreme temperatures and humidity causes cancellations and closures. Cooling opportunities available.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks staff are closely monitoring the skyrocketing temperatures and humidity in the Washington area this week, to ensure the safety of park visitors.
Heat-related Closures and Cancellations:
- Brookside Gardens Butterfly Experience will be closing early on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1 p.m.
- Brookside Gardens summer twilight concert scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, is canceled.
- The Shakespeare performance at North Four Corners Local Park scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and the rain date of June 25 has been canceled.
The latest information on closures and cancelations is available on Montgomery Parks weather-alerts webpage.
Beat the Heat!
- South Germantown Splash Park is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Cabin John Ice Rink has many public skating sessions throughout the week. Check the website for more details.
For more information or to cover any weather-related stories in Montgomery Parks, contact Melissa.Chotiner@MontgomeryParks.org.[WK1] [WK2]
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.