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Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Input to Enhance Parks in Long Branch Community 

Home / Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Input to Enhance Parks in Long Branch Community 

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The department will host a spring picnic on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Long Branch-Arliss Neighborhood Park for community members to share their suggestions.  

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, has launched the Long Branch Parks Initiative a comprehensive look at the parks, trails, amenities, and recreational programs in the area. The initiative is aimed at identifying what needs to be improved or added so the parks can better serve the people living in the Long Branch Area.  

“We are taking a holistic approach in the Long Branch community to enhance the many parks in this area,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “By providing multiple ways for the community to provide input, we are hoping to engage a broad cross-section of residents so we can better understand how they use our parks and what kinds of improvements are most needed.”  

Montgomery Parks is seeking input from Long Branch community members via a survey about how to improve these parks. The survey is available online, and community input will be gathered through September 30, 2022. Final recommendations will be shared with the Montgomery County Planning Board and the public in January 2023. 

The community is invited to the free Spring Kick-Off Picnic on Sunday, May 15, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Long Branch-Arliss Neighborhood Park and will include live music, food, and activities.  

Parks in the Long Branch Parks Initiative include: 

Current and recently completed projects and plans include: 

Parks that still need community input are: 

Park staff are assessing the condition of these parks to determine which trails, bridges, and amenities need to be upgraded and the input of community members is needed to ensure the types of spaces and activities provided meet the community’s needs. Amenities under consideration are new playgrounds, ballfields, basketball and tennis courts, gardens, and skate parks, among other options. 

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Montgomery Parks Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 421 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.  

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