In the Press
Montgomery Parks receives $5 million in funding from the state of Maryland for significant park improvement projects
Funding will support improvements for five projects, including the Wheaton Action Sports Park. WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks received $5 million in capital...
Montgomery Parks to conduct prescribed fires at River Road Shale Barrens and Serpentine Barrens Parks
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will be conducting prescribed fires at River Road Shale Barrens Conservation Park and Serpentine Barrens...
Help Montgomery Parks name its newest park in downtown Silver Spring
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will be opening its newest park in downtown Silver Spring in the spring of 2026...
Montgomery Parks offers condolences to people affected by tragic plane crash
Montgomery Parks is extremely saddened by last night’s plane crash at Reagan National Airport, and we send our deepest...
Montgomery Parks to suspend a portion of the Sligo Creek Open Parkway on Fridays beginning January 24, 2025
Suspension aims to alleviate traffic impacts at the intersection of Sligo Creek Parkway and Piney Branch Road resulting from...
Montgomery Parks to renovate Ellsworth Urban Dog Park starting January 2025
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will renovate the Ellsworth Urban Dog Park located in Ellsworth Urban Park in Silver Spring...
Get ready for the new year with Montgomery Parks’ Winter 2025 Park Academy Series
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces its Winter 2025 Park Academy Series featuring fitness, wellness, and learning classes. Classes are...
Montgomery Parks seeks public input for playground renovation at Laytonsville Local Park
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is hosting a virtual community meeting on plans to renovate the playground at Laytonsville...
Montgomery Planning, Montgomery Parks, and the Planning Board present Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Montgomery County Council
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks, Montgomery Planning, and the Montgomery County Planning Board, all part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission...
Montgomery Parks is hosting a virtual meeting on the redevelopment of a portion of downtown Bethesda park
Residents can also weigh in on amenities for Elm Street Urban Park in online survey. WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks...
Montgomery Parks prohibits all outdoor fire activities following a statewide burn ban
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is prohibiting all outdoor fire activities following a statewide burn ban issued by the...
Montgomery Parks continues to lead efforts to improve water quality and eliminate pollutants in county waterways
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is making significant strides in addressing water pollution by implementing best practices to prevent contaminants...
Get ready for the magic of Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens! Tickets on sale October 14, 2024.
Garden of Lights tickets go on sale October 14, 2024
Montgomery Parks staff judges 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
National art competition raises money and awareness for conservation. WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ Jennifer Scully, Regional Operations Manager and...
Montgomery Parks finalizes comprehensive Long Branch Parks Initiative report with presentation to the Montgomery Planning Board and Long Branch community
Long Branch Parks Initiative presented to the Planning Board on September 19, 2024.
Montgomery Parks awarded $900,000 Federal Transportation Alternative and Recreational Use FY25 Grant to improve and extend Damascus trail
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has been awarded a $900,000 grant from the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to design...