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Natural surface trails reopen after closures due to heavy rains.

All natural surface trails are closed until Wednesday, November 28 or until further notice.

For the last 20 years, Brookside Gardens has transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland with twinkling lights and glimmering displays. The exhibit is now open every night through January 1, except November 19-22 and December 24-25.

Pilot underway along Sligo Creek Trail to increase traction on wood bridges and boardwalks

Most facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 22, but the weekend offers a variety of fun activities for all ages and interests!

Jason Roberts will discuss how to reshape and reactivate communities one block at a time on Friday, November 16, 2018

On Veterans Day, the Silver Spring Garden Club will partake in a service project to help beautify Jesup Blair Local Park. Their mission: planting hundreds of daffodil bulbs. But this is no ordinary service project. It is one with history and tradition dating back over seventy-five years.

On Sunday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day, military personnel (veterans and active duty) skate for free at all public sessions at Wheaton Ice Arena and Cabin John Ice Rink.

All natural-surface trails are closed due to excessive rainfall until Wednesday, November 7 at 12:00 p.m.

Naming and opening ceremony to be held November 3, 2018 at 10 a.m.

This year, Brookside Gardens celebrates 20 seasons of its magical Garden of Lights display. The show, opening on November 16, will allow visitors more time to experience the illuminated gardens, sparkling fountains, whimsical winter scenes, lit and glittering with more than one million colorful LED lights.

Montgomery Parks will host a weekend of inspiring educational activities, Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, November 4 for all ages including music and dancing at Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park.

October is here! That means it’s time for campfires, hayrides, s’mores, and Halloween. So, get ready for some spooky and spectacular fun with Montgomery Parks.

Reopening and dedication ceremony to take place Saturday, October 20, 2018, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Community meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School.

Enjoy local food, art, music, and activities within a pop-up park built by the community at Randolph Hills Shopping Center in Rockville on October 13 and 14.

This year, three stellar volunteers have been recognized publicly for their hard work and dedication to Parks. These inspiring individuals share their time and talents generously. Their efforts have yielded tremendous benefits to parks, facilities, programs, and special events.

New six-mile, natural surface, multi-use trail will run along Pepco’s transmission right-of-way and will connect the Muddy Branch Stream Valley to South Germantown Recreational Park.

New structure, made possible by a significant gift from a devoted volunteer, will use the latest technology to efficiently grow a diverse array of more than 20,000 plants

Montgomery Parks’ Agricultural History Farm Park is teeming with excitement for the upcoming Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 6.

Halloween and camping go hand-in-hand at Montgomery County’s premier campground!

All natural surface trails are closed until further notice due to excessive rainfall.

The Montgomery County Airport is removing trees located adjacent to the end of the runway to improve safety.

Montgomery Parks’ Volunteer Services Office is gearing up for a busy Fall season! From special events to stream cleanups to trail work, there are many ways for people to give back.

As the air becomes cooler and the leaves begin to change, Montgomery Parks has you covered with fun events and exciting festivals for the entire family.

Some young people experienced the joys of summer camp thanks to the Marye Wells-Harley Dream Camp Scholarship. Named in honor of the former Montgomery Planning Board Commissioner, the scholarship provides funds for youth, ages 6 – 14, to attend a Montgomery Parks summer camp.

Make the most of the remainder of the summer before it’s over! Montgomery Parks has lots of experiences for you and your family to enjoy.

Park Police are encouraging people to take some basic summer safety precautions when using parks such as staying alert, staying hydrated and wearing bug spray and sun screen.

Visitors to South Germantown SplashPark & Mini Golf are enjoying new amenities and upgraded facilities this summer!

The annual deer management program has been in place for 22 years to address an overpopulation of deer in the county.