Inclusive Special Events and Programs

Montgomery Parks is committed to providing Nature for All. Check out the new adaptive, accessible, and inclusive programs.

Sensory Friendly Days at Meadowside Nature Center
Sensational Summer Camp
PRIDE Awareness Hike (June 18, 2023)

Upcoming Special Events

We strive to create inclusive and accessible spaces, events, activities, and programs at Montgomery Parks. We encourage and welcome ALL to enjoy the programs offered throughout the year.

Active Aging Week Signature Celebration at Brookside Gardens (October)
Birdability Week (October)

Upcoming Classes and Activities for 55+

Montgomery Explorers: Senior Walking Program (Ongoing)

Adaptive Equipment at Special Events

Trailer with adaptive equipment

Parks has recently acquired equipment to support accessibility in Park events and programs. Larger special events in the county utilize adaptive equipment. Equipment includes wheelchairs, ramps, mobility mats, water bowls for service animals, and assisted listening devices.

Parks will include a calming station also known as a sensory tent, cool down spot, or relaxation zone. A calming station is a dedicated tent/10×10 canopy that serves as a relaxing spot and provides various forms of organized sensory input when a participant is over-stimulated or upset.

Additional accessible and adaptive equipment is available to support leisure activities such as fishing, golf, and archery. Please visit our Adaptive Equipment page for more details.

Montgomery Parks encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities at our special events and in our parks.

Visit our webpage Montgomery Parks Access Program to learn more about the available equipment for public use.

To request other reasonable modifications or for any questions, please contact 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or Email Program Access

Generally Accessible Park Location

Elements, facilities, and spaces within a park are within reasonable limits of accessibility; however, a few areas or amenities may not be fully accessible or comply with the 2010 ADA Standards.

Fully Accessible Park Location

A park with a continuous unobstructed path of travel connecting all accessible elements, facilities and spaces within the park in accordance with the 2010 ADA Standards.

Visit our Park Directory to learn more about park accessibility by using the filter on the left side of the webpage.

Available Accommodations:

Sign Language Interpreter On – Site
Wheelchair Accessible Shuttle Cart On-Site – An elongated golf cart equipped with a ramp
Sensory Retreat Tent On-Site – A safe 10×10 tent where participants can remove themselves from overwhelming sensory stimuli such as sound, light, touch, and movement.
CC – Closed Captioning
Access on Wheels On-Site: Appropriate adaptive equipment is available to use on-site at larger events.