In the Press
Travel back in time at Montgomery Parks’ 2024 Harvest Festival
The popular festival returns to Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood for its 30th year.
Montgomery Parks finalizes comprehensive Long Branch Parks Initiative report with presentation to the Montgomery Planning Board and Long Branch community
Long Branch Parks Initiative presented to the Planning Board on September 19, 2024.
Montgomery Parks awarded $900,000 Federal Transportation Alternative and Recreational Use FY25 Grant to improve and extend Damascus trail
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has been awarded a $900,000 grant from the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to design...
Boo! Montgomery Parks Halloween Eye Spy Trains tickets on sale
WHEATON, Md.—Weekends in October just got spookier at Montgomery Parks with the return of Halloween Eye Spy Trains at...
National Capital Planning Commission approves Little Fall Parkway Vision Zero project
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has been given the go-ahead from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) following its September...
Montgomery Parks historians share stories of county history in special lecture series
Lectures: September, October: Maryland Women the Underground Railroad and History of Woodlawn.
Montgomery Parks to host annual Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens
Free Event: September 21, from 10 to 2 p.m. at Brookside Gardens
Montgomery Parks sponsors Urban Tree Summit to address the health of trees in developed landscapes
Urban Tree Summit on September 18, at the Silver Spring Civic Center.
Montgomery Parks September nature center programs
Gardening, hiking, foraging, and fire making.
Kick-off fall by sampling various activities at Wheaton Passport to Sports event at Wheaton Regional Park
WHEATON, Md. – Join Montgomery Parks on September 8, 2024, for a day of fun and fitness at the...
Montgomery Parks, Casey Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts offer a one-week Tree Climbing Academy program for adults
Tree Climbing Academy program is open for 20 participants. Applications are being accepted through September 20, 2024.
UPDATE: Montgomery Parks to temporarily close portions of Sligo Creek Parkway beginning in September 2024 – closure extended till end of 2024.
Closure makes way for Purple Line construction.
Montgomery Parks announces 2024 – 2025 annual deer population management operations and seasonal park closures
Deer management program begins in September 2024.
Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery Parks Foundation seek community input for a new mural on the Glenmont Local Park activity building
An online survey to submit design ideas is open through August 30, 2024.
Montgomery Parks offers an array of camping options including a full camping set-up for newbies to give it a try!
Learn about all the camping options at Little Bennett Campground.
Montgomery Parks reports signs of microcystin at Lake Needwood and Lake Frank; Visitors are advised to use caution.
Pet owners are urged to keep dogs out of lakes, boating and fishing remain open.