In the Press
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.
Get ready for the new year with Montgomery Parks’ Winter 2025 Park Academy Series
Kick off 2025 with Montgomery Parks’ Winter Park Academy Series featuring seasonal classes, nature programs, and hands-on learning for...
Montgomery Parks seeks public input for playground renovation at Laytonsville Local Park
Montgomery Parks seeks public input for playground renovation at Laytonsville Local Park.
Montgomery Planning, Montgomery Parks, and the Planning Board present Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Montgomery County Council
Montgomery Parks and Planning Board present Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Montgomery County Council.
Montgomery Parks is hosting a virtual meeting on the redevelopment of a portion of downtown Bethesda park
Montgomery Parks hosts a virtual meeting to discuss redevelopment plans for part of a downtown Bethesda park.
Montgomery Parks prohibits all outdoor fire activities following a statewide burn ban
Montgomery Parks has halted all outdoor fire activities due to Maryland’s statewide burn ban. Find out what’s affected and...
Montgomery Parks continues to lead efforts to improve water quality and eliminate pollutants in county waterways
Learn how Montgomery Parks improves water quality in streams and lakes — conservation efforts, pollution prevention, and clean-water projects.
Get ready for the magic of Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens! Tickets on sale October 14, 2024.
Get ready for the magic: Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens — tickets on sale Oct 14, 2024. Seasonal...
Montgomery Parks staff judges 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
Montgomery Parks staff judge the 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest, supporting conservation and wildlife art.
Montgomery Parks finalizes comprehensive Long Branch Parks Initiative report with presentation to the Montgomery Planning Board and Long Branch community
Explore the Long Branch Parks Initiative Report outlining improvements, community engagement, and future planning.
Montgomery Parks awarded $900,000 Federal Transportation Alternative and Recreational Use FY25 Grant to improve and extend Damascus trail
Montgomery Parks receives $900k to enhance and extend the Damascus Trail, expanding recreational access and trail connectivity.
National Capital Planning Commission approves Little Fall Parkway Vision Zero project
The National Capital Planning Commission approves the Little Falls Parkway Vision Zero project focused on safer street design.
Montgomery Parks to host annual Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens
Celebrate Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens — activities, nature programs, and family fun in Montgomery Parks.
Montgomery Parks, Casey Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts offer a one-week Tree Climbing Academy program for adults
Join the adult Tree Climbing Academy, a one-week program from Montgomery Parks, Casey Trees, and Bartlett Tree Experts.
UPDATE: Montgomery Parks to temporarily close portions of Sligo Creek Parkway beginning in September 2024 – closure extended till end of 2024.
Sligo Creek Parkway sections close in September 2024 for construction, detours, and trail improvements.