In the Press
Montgomery Parks proposes making Beach Drive Open Parkway permanent with modifications to schedule and reduction of segment closed to vehicles on Friday – Sundays
Proposed change will reduce open parkway portion and restore original Friday morning schedule.
Montgomery Parks receives $1.15 million in funding from the state of Maryland
Capital funding will be used to renovate parks and playgrounds in districts in Montgomery County.
Montgomery Parks’ statement on Potomac Horse Center
The facility ceased operations in July 2024. Montgomery Parks will develop plans for short-term and long-term uses of the...
Montgomery Parks receives $1.6 million direct federal investment for major trail rehabilitation project
Funding will be used to rehabilitate hard surface trail in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Unit 3.
Montgomery County’s first outdoor public beach tennis court at Nike Missile Local Park
Beach tennis and volleyball are available for play.
Montgomery Parks hosting more than 150 park cleanups and Weed Warrior events for Earth Month 2024
Volunteers still needed for some events in April WHEATON, Md.- Montgomery Parks has a host of volunteers helping beautify...
Montgomery Parks partners with EveryMind to host mental health awareness event
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting anyone seeking relaxation or inspiration to participate in its free upcoming With Parks in...
Montgomery Parks to host open house about future improvements to several park trails
Join Montgomery Parks at an Open House on May 8, 2024 to learn about future trail improvements.
Brookside Gardens’ rose garden is getting a makeover
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is renovating the rose garden at Brookside Gardens beginning April 2024 to provide a series...
Montgomery Parks invites the public to select a design concept for the new Ovid Hazen Wells Skate Park
An online survey to select an option is open until April 5, 2024.
Montgomery Parks announces spring/summer Open Parkways schedule
Lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of daylight to recreate on our parkways.
Montgomery Parks invites public input on playground renovation at Merrimac Neighborhood Park in Bethesda
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks, will host a virtual community meeting about the renovation of the playground at Merrimac Neighborhood Park...
The National Capital Planning Commission will host a public meeting to review Montgomery Parks’ Little Falls Parkway improvements project on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The meeting will include a presentation and discussion of the project.
Montgomery Parks and Westfield Montgomery Mall honor Black History Month with free entry to Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Museum will be open for free entry on March 9 and 10, 2024.
The Montgomery Parks Foundation awards five grants to support various Montgomery Parks initiatives
Five grants from the Foundation totaling $85,000 to support various initiatives including art and special programming for seniors and...
Montgomery Parks highlights diverse histories through the new Untold Stories initiative
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is launching a new program to shine a spotlight on places whose rich histories...