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Montgomery Parks announces operating hours and programs for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend

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.

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces programming and operating hours for the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day holiday weekend. Josiah Henson Museum and Park will have a special opening and there are several volunteer opportunities to celebrate the MLK Day of Service.

Open Parkways schedule

The Open Parkways will be extended for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. During this time, parkways are open to pedestrians and bicyclists and closed to motor vehicles.

*Please note: Gate closures are intended to be completed by the times listed above. The re-opening of the parkways begins at the times listed above. However, this process may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

Special holiday opening

Josiah Henson Museum and Park, Special opening, Monday, January 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Regular hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 12–4 p.m. (Admission: $4, children and seniors; $5, adults. Parking is 1.5 blocks away at the Shriver Aquatic Center in Wall Local Park, located at 5900 Executive Boulevard).

Join a MLK Day of Service event

Click here to find out about the park cleanups and Weed Warrior events around the county in honor of MLK during the holiday weekend.

Here are a few fun activity ideas for the MLK holiday weekend

The following facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025:

Need a jump-start on your weekend planning? Visit the Ways to Discover Your Happy Place newsletter for a weekly list of fun things to do or see in Montgomery Parks.

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 at Montgomery Parks  

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 Program Access for more information. 

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