WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is prohibiting all outdoor fire activities following a statewide burn ban issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The burn ban was issued November 1, 2024, due to extremely dry conditions across the state, prohibiting all open-air burning, including campfires and charcoal grilling.
Montgomery Parks is temporarily prohibiting the use and rental of charcoal grills and campfire rings.
These restrictions are in place to protect public safety and comply with state regulations. The ban will remain in effect until the Maryland Forest Service determines the state has received enough precipitation to reduce the threat of wildfires statewide.
Montgomery Parks will lift the restrictions as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.
If you see an active, uncontrolled fire, call 911 immediately. However, if you observe someone using a firepit or campfire ring, please contact The Maryland-National Capital Park Police at 301-949-8010 instead.
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. 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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