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Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Recreation invite teens to free nighttime drop-in play event at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park 

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Department of Recreation invite young people to have fun and show off their sports skills, at the Under the Lights: Drop-In Play event at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park. 

What:    
Under the Lights: Drop-In Play 

When:    
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 
5-8:30 p.m. 

Where:   
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park Field #4 
1120 Jackson Rd  
Silver Spring, MD 20904 
 

The free program is open to middle and high school students who are interested in playing pick-up flag football and soccer games. All equipment will be provided by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. 

“This event is a great opportunity for young athletes of all skill levels to spend a fall evening playing under the lights on a high-quality sports field,” said Darren Flusche, deputy director of Montgomery Parks. “This idea was inspired by high school students who requested more opportunities to play under the lights.” 

“This program provides an invaluable opportunity for kids who may not otherwise have access to such high-quality facilities unless enrolled on a team,” said Adriane Clutter, division chief for Montgomery County Recreation. It’s a significant benefit for the entire community, fostering both youth development and community engagement.” 

No registration is required for the Under the Lights: Drop-In Play event. Players just have to show up ready to have fun. The games will take place on the lighted synthetic turf football field.   

About Montgomery Parks      
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.

Accessibility     
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.    ###