WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites the community to celebrate the completion of a vibrant new mural at Glenmont Local Park in Wheaton.
What: Community Mural Celebration
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: Glenmont Local Park activity building | 3201 Randolph Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Details: Free and open to the public
Guests at the mural celebration will enjoy light refreshments, arts and crafts, and have the chance to meet the talented artists from Baltimore-based Red Swan mural studio, the team behind the design and installation of the artwork.
Titled “Rooted and Radiant,” the mural was selected through a public vote and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Glenmont community. It features plants and birds native to Maryland alongside species from Latin American countries that are most represented in Glenmont – El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. The artwork revitalizes the south facade of the park’s mid-century modern activity building, originally constructed in 1954 and last renovated in 2018.
“Public art has the power to shape how people experience our parks,” said Samantha Shron, architectural supervisor for Montgomery Parks. “This mural will serve as a welcoming icon symbolizing the energy and diversity that define Glenmont.”
The project was made possible by a generous grant from the Montgomery Parks Foundation as part of an ongoing initiative to bring more art into public spaces.
“The selection and creation of the mural is a testament to the power of community collaboration and creativity,” said Katie Rictor, executive director of the Montgomery Parks Foundation. “We hope it becomes a cultural landmark that fosters a sense of belonging for Glenmont residents and park visitors.”
About the Montgomery Parks Foundation
The Montgomery Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that champions Montgomery County Parks by cultivating financial support and public engagement of county residents and businesses as members, donors, sponsors, and advocates.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 415 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. 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/TTY), 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.
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