In the Press
Montgomery Parks wins a 2023 Communicator Award of Excellence
The department also snagged three Awards of Distinction in the international competition that honors excellence in communications.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission named a finalist for 2023 National Gold Medal Awards for park excellence.
M-NCPPC is one of four finalists in the category of agencies serving more than 400,000 residents
Montgomery Parks receives $5.495 million in funding from the state of Maryland
Montgomery County delegation was instrumental in securing funding for 13 projects.
Montgomery Planning Board work session on Little Falls Parkway pilot project to take place April 27, 2023
The Planning Board will determine the future of the pilot project.
Montgomery Parks to present traffic data about the Little Falls Parkway pilot project to the Montgomery Planning Board on March 30, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
The public may provide testimony at the meeting or in advance.
Montgomery Parks to present traffic data about the Little Falls Parkway pilot project to the Montgomery Planning Board on March 30, 2023
Planning board briefing will be directly followed by a public hearing.
Montgomery Parks awarded $7.5 million federal grant to fund “Safe Streets and Roads for All”
The Safe Streets for All grant money will be used to create safer access to Montgomery Parks' trails and...
Montgomery Parks to present traffic study results for Little Falls Parkway pilot project at virtual public meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 7 p.m.
The meeting will take place on Zoom. Optional registration is available for people who would like to receive updates...
Montgomery Parks wins five “Best in Maryland” awards from the Public Relations Society of America, Maryland Chapter
Creative campaigns take top honors in awards competition.
Montgomery Parks recognizes employee Tom Baker for heroism in responding to plane crash in Montgomery County
Baker was presented with a certificate of appreciation at the December 8, 2022, Montgomery Planning Board meeting.
Montgomery Parks begins trail upgrades in Wheaton Regional Park as part of master plan implementation
Trails will remain open during construction.
Montgomery Parks to modify open parkways schedule on Beach Drive
Montgomery Parks will reopen Beach Drive to vehicles on Fridays beginning on Friday, December 16, 2022.
Montgomery Parks issues final 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
The plan outlines the department’s long-term strategy for park projects, development, and conservation efforts.
Montgomery Parks re-opens two lanes of Little Falls Parkway to pedestrians and bicyclists seven days a week.
Montgomery Parks has opened two of four lanes of Little Falls Parkway for recreational use.
Montgomery Parks to begin phase two of Little Falls Parkway pilot project
Montgomery Parks is launching phase two of a pilot project on Little Falls Parkway to develop a linear park....
Montgomery Parks to Suspend Open Parkways Program on Little Falls Parkway Beginning June 18, 2022, to Study Permanent Reduction of Portions of Little Falls Parkway from Four to Two Lanes.
Montgomery Parks will conduct traffic studies to consider permanently reducing this portion of Little Falls Parkway from four to...