In the Press
Boo! Spooktacular family fun at Montgomery Parks
Celebrate a not-too-scary Halloween with us! WHEATON, Md.— Get ready to embrace the magic of Halloween this year with...
Montgomery Parks announces winner of the Glenmont Local Park mural design contest
WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks announces that the design submission “Rooted and Radiant” has been selected as the winning...
Montgomery Parks to begin construction for Little Falls Parkway Vision Zero Project
WHEATON, Md. – Starting on or around September 29, Montgomery Parks will begin construction of the Little Falls Parkway...
Montgomery Parks will close a portion of Sligo Creek Parkway this fall for Purple Line construction
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will temporarily close Sligo Creek Parkway, between Piney Branch Road and Wayne Avenue, beginning on...
Turn over a new leaf this fall with Montgomery Parks Academy Series classes
Yoga, Pilates, dance, and STEM classes offer a fall reset WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is bringing fitness-club style...
Montgomery Parks announces 2025 – 2026 deer population management operations and seasonal park closures
WHEATON, Md.—Montgomery Parks’ annual deer population management program will occur from September 2025 to March 2026. The program includes...
Montgomery Parks invites the public to vote on Glenmont Local Park mural design.
The Spectrum of Glenmont Rooted in Light In Each Other, We Bloom Rooted and Radiant Paisaje Mágico/ Magical Landscape...
Montgomery Parks solicits public input on proposed Springsong Museum project
WHEATON, Md. — The Springsong Museum, a nonprofit organization, is seeking to fund and build a museum honoring Rachel...
Montgomery Parks seeks public input for the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2027 – 2032
CORRECTION: Written comments will be accepted until September 9, 2025, not September 1, 2025. The public may submit comments...
Montgomery Parks historic sites participate in Montgomery County Heritage Days
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites visitors to immerse themselves in history during Montgomery County’s 26th annual Heritage Days festival...
Montgomery Parks monitoring weather closely, offers ways to beat the heat as heatwave grips the Washington area
Extreme temperatures and humidity causes cancellations and closures. Cooling opportunities available. WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks staff are closely monitoring...
Montgomery Parks’ Weed Warrior Volunteer Program recognized by Montgomery County Council for environmental stewardship
Councilmember Evan Glass presents proclamation honoring volunteers WHEATON, Md. — This morning, the Montgomery County Council honored the Montgomery...
Montgomery Parks announces the opening of three newly renovated playgrounds
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks opened three new playgrounds this spring at parks in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Olney....
Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Recreation offer free “Under the Lights” flag football series this summer
WHEATON, Md.— Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County’s Recreation Department, announce the return of “Under the Lights” summer flag football...
Montgomery Parks Family Day celebration to mark abolitionist Josiah Henson’s birthday
WHEATON, Md. – Join Montgomery Parks on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to celebrate the birthday of abolitionist and Underground Railroad...
Montgomery Parks June special events and programs
WHEATON, Md.— June is bursting with energy, color, and celebration at Montgomery Parks. From Pride Month festivities and retro...