In the Press
Montgomery Parks to host annual Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens
Free Event: September 21, from 10 to 2 p.m. at Brookside Gardens
Montgomery Parks, Casey Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts offer a one-week Tree Climbing Academy program for adults
Tree Climbing Academy program is open for 20 participants. Applications are being accepted through September 20, 2024.
UPDATE: Montgomery Parks to temporarily close portions of Sligo Creek Parkway beginning in September 2024 – closure extended till end of 2024.
Closure makes way for Purple Line construction.
Montgomery Parks announces 2024 – 2025 annual deer population management operations and seasonal park closures
Deer management program begins in September 2024.
Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery Parks Foundation seek community input for a new mural on the Glenmont Local Park activity building
An online survey to submit design ideas is open through August 30, 2024.
Montgomery Parks offers an array of camping options including a full camping set-up for newbies to give it a try!
Learn about all the camping options at Little Bennett Campground.
Montgomery Parks reports signs of microcystin at Lake Needwood and Lake Frank; Visitors are advised to use caution.
Pet owners are urged to keep dogs out of lakes, boating and fishing remain open.
Montgomery Parks opens new Gravity Mountain Bike Park at Wheaton Regional Park
Join Montgomery Parks for a ribbon cutting celebration on July 21, 2024.
Montgomery Parks to begin Phase One expansion of Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park
Construction is expected to last 18 months.
Montgomery Parks hosts virtual community meeting about Bethesda Market Park development
The virtual community meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Woodlawn Manor House reopens to the public
Historic home is open for public tours following an extended closure for repairs.
Montgomery Parks debuts new self-sustaining classroom for environmental learning at Black Hill Regional Park
New sustainable innovative learning space celebrates grand opening on May 18, 2024.
Montgomery Parks wins top honors in awards competitions
Awards received from Public Relations Society of America, Maryland Chapter and the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).
Montgomery Parks proposes making Beach Drive Open Parkway permanent with modifications to schedule and reduction of segment closed to vehicles on Friday – Sundays
Proposed change will reduce open parkway portion and restore original Friday morning schedule.
Montgomery Parks receives $1.15 million in funding from the state of Maryland
Capital funding will be used to renovate parks and playgrounds in districts in Montgomery County.
Montgomery Parks’ statement on Potomac Horse Center
The facility ceased operations in July 2024. Montgomery Parks will develop plans for short-term and long-term uses of the...