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Montgomery Parks June special events and programs
Celebrate summer with Montgomery Parks’ June events, including festivals, camps, and family-friendly outdoor activities.
Montgomery Parks celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with a special story walk for the book Breathe Like a Bear
Take a family-friendly outdoor reading trail in Montgomery Parks combining nature and children’s literature.
Hit the trails with Montgomery Parks’ “Roots to Rocks” youth mountain biking program
Join Roots to Rocks, Montgomery Parks’ youth mountain biking program offering skills training, trail riding, and outdoor adventure.
Montgomery Parks invites local artists to apply for $30,000 outdoor public art opportunity
Montgomery Parks invites artists to apply for a $30,000 outdoor public art opportunity to enhance community park spaces.
Montgomery Parks announces the name of its newest park in downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery Parks reveals the name of its newest downtown Silver Spring park, enhancing public space and community access.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management
Discover how M-NCPPC was named a finalist for the National Gold Medal Award, recognizing excellence in parks and recreation...
Montgomery Parks celebrates Homeschool Awareness Month with engaging weekly programs for homeschool students
Montgomery Parks celebrates Homeschool Awareness Month with weekly nature programs and hands-on learning for homeschool families.
Montgomery Parks and the Purple Line complete fish passage project that provides environmental benefits for the region
Montgomery Parks and the Purple Line complete a fish passage project restoring habitat connectivity and improving regional ecosystems.
Montgomery Parks announces expansion of solar energy initiative to support a greener future
Montgomery Parks expands its solar initiative — boosting clean energy use and supporting a more sustainable future.
Montgomery Parks Sligo Creek Fest returns for its second year, bigger and better
Sligo Creek Fest returns for its second year with music, activities, environmental education, and community fun.
Montgomery Parks receives $5 million in funding from the state of Maryland for significant park improvement projects
Montgomery Parks secures $5M in state funding to support significant park improvements and renovations.
Montgomery Parks to conduct prescribed fires at River Road Shale Barrens and Serpentine Barrens Parks
Montgomery Parks uses prescribed fires at River Road and serpentine barrens parks to manage habitat, support native plants, and...
Help Montgomery Parks name its newest park in downtown Silver Spring
Submit your idea to help Montgomery Parks name its newest downtown Silver Spring park — join the community in...
Montgomery Parks offers condolences to people affected by tragic plane crash
Montgomery Parks expresses condolences to those affected by the plane crash — a message of support and solidarity for...
Montgomery Parks to suspend a portion of the Sligo Creek Open Parkway on Fridays beginning January 24, 2025
Join Sligo Creek Open Parkway Fridays — enjoy walking, biking, and outdoor fun on car-free parkways in Montgomery Parks.
Montgomery Parks to renovate Ellsworth Urban Dog Park starting January 2025
Ellsworth Urban Dog Park will undergo renovations starting January 2025 to improve safety, drainage, and pet-friendly amenities.