Montgomery Parks maintains portions of Beach Drive from the D.C / Maryland line, to Garrett Park Road. The 5.9-mile roadway runs parallel to the hiker-biker Rock Creek Trail.
Open Parkway Schedule
As part of the Open Parkways initiative, Beach Drive from Knowles Avenue to Cedar Lane (2.2 miles) is closed to motor vehicles and open to pedestrians and bicyclists, Fridays to Sundays; hours vary seasonally.
Spring/Summer Schedule – Current
Fridays 9 a.m. to Sundays 6 p.m.*
Fall/Winter Schedule – Begins November 3, 2023
Fridays 9 a.m. to Sundays 4 p.m.*
*The closures are completed by the times listed above while the re-openings of the parkways begin at the times listed above. The process can take up to thirty minutes as Park Police check the parkways for safety. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Projects Along Beach Drive
| Project Location | Description | Expected Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Park Road to Wexford Drive | Traffic Calming using Vision Zero Techniques, Drainage Improvements, Trail Rehabilitation and Crossing improvements. | Winter 2024/2025 |
| Wexford Drive to Ken-Gar Palisades Park Entrance | Traffic Calming using Vision Zero Techniques, Drainage Improvements, Parking Lot Rehab. | Spring 2025 |
| Parking Lot at D.C. Line | Boundary Parking Lot Renovation and Trailhead Improvements | Spring 2025 |
| Parking Lot at Candy Cane City | Bridge Replacement, Vision Zero Improvements and Parking lot Renovation | Spring 2025 |
| At Knowles Ave | Renovated Parking Lot, Drainage Improvements, Trail Rehabilitation. | Fall 2025 |
| Connecticut Ave to Kensington Parkway | Traffic Calming using Vision Zero Techniques | TBD |
| Knowles Ave to Connecticut Ave | Traffic Calming using Vision Zero Techniques | TBD |
| Intersection of Stoneybrook and Beach Drive | Vision Zero Improvements, Traffic Calming, Drainage Improvements, and Trail Rehabilitation | TBD |