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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

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.

Free event celebrates Hispanic food, music, and culture at Meadowside Nature Center on Saturday, September 29

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

All natural surface trails will reopen on Thursday, September 20th at 12 p.m.

Pop-up parklets in downtown Silver Spring will transform street parking spaces into alternative uses for public space

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

From boating to golf to miniature trains, Montgomery Parks has plenty of options for you to enjoy Labor Day weekend.

Montgomery Parks is closing all natural surface trails for the next 24 hours due to yesterday’s heavy rainfall.

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.

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

The film screenings aim to raise awareness of esteemed author, abolitionist, and minister. Narrated by Danny Glover, the film traces Josiah Henson’s harrowing journey from slavery in Maryland and Kentucky to freedom in Canada.

Silver Spring, MD –  Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will reopen all natural surface…

Rain can create hazardous conditions along trails for park users and adversely affect the integrity of the trails. 

Residents are encouraged to explore “undiscovered” aspects of the parks

Area leaders will discuss the 11th Street Bridge Park project and the work of the Anacostia Watershed Society on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.