Montgomery County Delegation instrumental in securing funding for four projects.
WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks received $1.15 million in capital funding for four park projects from the state of Maryland during the 2024 legislative session. The funding will be used to renovate parks and playgrounds in legislative districts in Montgomery County.
“We appreciate the continued support of the Montgomery County delegation and the entire Maryland General Assembly. These grants will help us deliver needed projects across the county for all our residents to enjoy,” said Miti Figueredo, Montgomery Parks director.
Capital grant-funded projects for FY 24 include:
- Fairland Recreational Park – $500,000 for the design and development of a new skatepark to include accessibility improvements, stormwater management, and site furnishings – sponsored by Senator Craig Zucker and Delegates Anne Kaiser, Bernice Mireku-North and Pamela Queen (District 14)
- Merrimac Neighborhood Park – $150,000 towards the renovation of the existing playground with new equipment – sponsored by Senator Ariana Kelly and Delegates Sara Love, Marc Korman, and Sarah Wolek (District 16)
- Stonehedge Local Park – $350,000 towards the renovation of the playground, repurposing existing athletic courts, relocating/renovating the fitness area, adding a community garden, picnic pavilion, and site furnishings, parking lot improvements, and improvements to existing rectangular athletic field, accessibility improvements and stormwater management upgrades – sponsored by Senator Will Smith and Delegates David Moon, Jheanelle Wilkins and Lorig Charkoudian (District 20)
- Centerway Local Park – $150,000 for the design of a new skatepark including accessibility, stormwater management, and site furnishings – sponsored by Senator Nancy King and Delegates Greg Wims, Lesley Lopez, and Gabriel Acevero (District 39)
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.
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 Program Access for more information.
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