In the Press
Montgomery Parks announces participation in 2026 Blue Star Museum program, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Program provides free entry to Montgomery Parks’ museums for U.S. military personnel and family members WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ Josiah Henson Museum and Park and Woodlawn Museum will participate in programs...
Make a splash and hit the green this Memorial Day at Montgomery Parks
South Germantown SplashPark and Mini-Golf, and boat rentals at Black Hill and Lake Needwood open for the season, Saturday, May 23,...
Historic carousel returns as Montgomery Parks reopens Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the newly renovated park Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks celebrated the grand reopening of Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational...
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management
RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is selected as a finalist in the 2026 National...
Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection urge residents to “recycle right” and prevent contamination
WHEATON, Md. — This spring Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) remind residents and park visitors to help keep our parks clean and “recycle right”...
Montgomery Parks receives over $6 million in funding from the State of Maryland for significant park improvement projects and expansion of its solar initiative
WHEATON, Md.—Montgomery Parks received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session...
Montgomery Parks celebrates special national designation for trails in Germantown
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) recognizes Germantown as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is honored that trails...
Montgomery Parks will close facilities and parkways early on March 16, 2026, due to inclement weather
Wheaton, MD – Due to anticipated inclement weather and hazardous conditions, Montgomery Parks is closing all facilities and portions...
Montgomery Parks will open its bike parks beginning March 21, 2026
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will open its bike parks for the spring season beginning on March 21, 2026,...
Montgomery Parks delays opening of grass athletic fields due to wet winter season; all fields anticipated to open April 1, 2026
Public should check Montgomery Parks Rainout Line for up-to-date information on field conditions and openings. WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ grass athletic fields will open...
Montgomery Parks names Captain Lakeisha Robinson Police Chief of The Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Montgomery County Division
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has promoted Captain Lakeisha Robinson of The Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Montgomery County...
Montgomery Parks to present updated Athletic Field Use Permit Policy to Montgomery Planning Board
Updated policy streamlines and clarifies permitting process and field use regulations. WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will present its updated Athletic Field Use Permit Policy for approval to the Montgomery Planning...
Montgomery Parks facilities and operations will open as scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces all facilities and operations will open as scheduled on Wednesday, January 28, 2026....
Montgomery Parks closes all facilities and operations for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces all facilities and operations will remain closed through Tuesday, January 27 at 11:59 p.m. due to the remaining snow and ice from...
Montgomery Parks closes all facilities and operations in advance of winter storm
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces all facilities and operations will be closed beginning Saturday, January 24 at 6 p.m. through Monday, January...
Slide into winter fun with Montgomery Parks’ list of best sledding hills
Wheaton, MD –As the area prepares for a big winter storm, Montgomery Parks is sharing its list of best...