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The holiday weekend offers a variety of opportunities for individuals of all ages to stay active, engage in nature, or learn something new. 

Park Police and Montgomery Parks urge the public to take precautions during wintry weather conditions.

Albert Arevalo and Sheema Hai will share ways to make outdoor recreation more inclusive on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Montgomery Parks is seeking public input about new design guidelines which are being developed to determine the major features of public spaces in areas of high density.

Parks announces volunteer opportunities and operating hours for January 19 to 21, 2019. Residents are encouraged to celebrate a “Day On, Not A Day Off”

SILVER SPRING, MD — All Montgomery Parks offices and facilities are closed and all classes and programs are cancelled today,…

Montgomery Parks lists best sledding hills in parks for kids and adults!

UPDATE: Silver Spring, MD–Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has reopened Sligo Creek Parkway at…

Due to inclement weather conditions Montgomery Parks announces closures, delays and cancellations.

Parks staff is looking forward to welcoming those affected and providing an outlet to reduce stress and engage with nature.

Get the latest on closures, cancellations, and delays at our parks, facilities, events, athletic fields, and more.

Press release in Spanish is here. Silver Spring, MD –  Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning…

The journey covered more than 36,000 acres of parkland and included visits to rural, suburban and urban parks; big parks and little parks; historic sites, trails, athletic fields, nature centers, and more.

From December 24 through January 1, Montgomery Parks offers a variety of seasonal activities for the whole family.

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

Update as of November, 19, 2018:   All natural surface trails are open.  Please use caution when using the trails. 

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

UPDATE: All natural-surface trails are closed due to excessive rainfall until Saturday, September 29 at 8 a.m.

Barth will discuss high-performance public spaces on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Event is free and open to the public.