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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MLK Cleanup at Gunner's Lake Local Park

Black and white photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He leans forward and has his hands in front of him with interlocking fingers. He looks off to the side in thought. Text reads: MLK Day. Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating MLK Day through at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife.

 

  • Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
  • All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.
  • Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.
  • This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.

 

Once on the ‘Join a Cleanup’ page, click the schedule tab to sign up for a cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup. 

Cleanup Leader: Dawson Pennypacker & Radha Gholkar

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

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Time:
Monday, January 19, 2026
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Location:
Gunner's Lake Local Park

12671 Grey Eagle Ct.
Germantown, MD 20874

Links:
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Gunners Lake Local Park

Gunner's Lake Local Park