WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks invites the public to celebrate the renovation of Hillandale Local Park on November 4, from 1–3 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by games and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help support the St. Camillus Food Pantry. The Hillandale Local Park renovation includes a new restroom and picnic shelter, multi-age playground, log challenge course, lighted basketball courts, a high-performance athletic field, and walking trail, as well as tree preservation and storm water management facilities.
WHAT: Hillandale Local Park Reopening Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 4, 2023 (Rain date: November 11, 2023), 1 – 3 p.m.
WHERE: 10615 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
DETAILS: The renovation celebration will feature a brief speaking program, games and activities, such as pumpkin painting, refreshments, and giveaways. There will also be a food drive and touch-a-truck with the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will be offering energy saving tips and hosting a light bulb exchange, which allows people to exchange their high-energy light bulbs for up to three energy-efficient light bulbs. More information about the light bulb exchange can be found online at Montgomery Energy Connection.
About Hillandale Local Park
Hillandale Local Park is a 24.5-acre park that was acquired by the Commission in 1943. The park contains a picnic shelter, multi-age playground, basketball courts, athletic field and walking trail. There are 13.2 acres of environmentally sensitive land, including a perennial tributary to the Paint Branch.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 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.
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 Program Access for more information.
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