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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

2027 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan

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Project Overview

The 2027 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) is required to be submitted by each county to the State of Maryland every five years. This plan serves as a guide for the development of parks, improvements to recreational facilities and programs, and efforts to preserve land in Montgomery County. The next LPPRP is due in 2027, and your input and feedback in 2026 are essential to its success. Please share your thoughts by taking our park experience survey at MontgomeryParks.org/Survey2026.

Status/Project Update  

Project Timeline

*Dates and times subject to change.

Date Project Stage and Resources  
January – May 2026Data collection
May – June 2026 The survey is now live – please share your feedback here!
Summer – Fall 2026 Draft the LPPRP based on community feedback and data analysis 
Winter 2026 Draft LPPRP reviewed by Planning Board and Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) 
Spring 2027  Edit and finalize the LPPRP  
July 2027Final LPPRP is approved by the Planning Board and submitted to DNR and MDP 
Last Updated: May 11, 2026