Montgomery Parks cancels several outdoor activities and events in parks due to poor air quality

WHEATON, Md. –Montgomery Parks has canceled several outdoor activities and events due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires. However, all facilities, athletic fields, and permitted activities remain open. A list of program cancelations and closures includes:

Thursday, June 8, 2023:
• Brookside Gardens Conservatory (closed)
• Pride in the Park: An LGBTQ Comedy Show with Improbable Comedy

Friday, June 9, 2023:
• Weed Warrior Workday at Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 2

Montgomery Parks is accepting requests to reschedule outdoor reservations for events held through Friday, June 9, 2023. Please email your requests to parkpermits@montgomeryparks.org

Visit airnow.gov for the latest information on air quality in your zip code. Montgomery County’s current health advisory for Thursday, June 8, 2023, can be found by visiting the County’s website.

If you have questions regarding cancelations, please contact our customer service office at 301-495-2595 visit MontgomeryParks.org or email us at info@montgomeryparks.org.

About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 parks. 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. MontgomeryParks.org

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.