Capital Crescent Trail 2.0 Facility Plan
There are 3.5 miles of the Capital Crescent Trail within Montgomery County along the 39.64-acre Capital Crescent Trail Special Park. The Capital Crescent Trail runs along the former Georgetown Branch Railway right-of-way and currently runs from downtown Bethesda to the DC Line. The Montgomery County government purchased this right-of-way in 1988 after it was abandoned […]
Valley Mill Special Park – Group Picnic Area Renovation
Project Description This project will renovate the Group Picnic Area at Valley Mill Special Park, located along East Randolph Road between New Hampshire Avenue and Colesville Road. The group picnic area is located just north and up the hill of the main parking area in Valley Mill Special Park. The intent of the project is […]
Laytonsville Local Park Playground Renovation
Project Description Montgomery Parks is beginning the process of renovating the playground. The existing playground equipment is outdated and in disrepair. In addition, the playground safety surface is inundated with roots from adjacent trees. The playground renovation project will remove the existing play equipment and relocate the playground nearby to a safe location. New equipment […]
Merrimac Neighborhood Park – Playground Renovation
Project Description This project will replace the existing playground with a new playground layout and new playground equipment. The new playground is expected to measure 3,500 to 5,000 square feet. Playground renovation projects typically include new play equipment (e.g., swings, play structures, and freestanding pieces tailored to 2-5 and 5-12 age groups), stormwater management, site […]
Athletic Field Use Permit Policy Review and Update
Project Description This project is a thorough evaluation of the existing Montgomery Parks Athletic Field Use Permit Policy to identify areas for improvement and make necessary updates that better align the policy with the current needs and goals of Montgomery Parks, athletic field users, and the larger community. Background The Montgomery Parks Athletic Field […]
Wheaton Regional Park Project: Courts and Parking Improvements at Rubini Athletic Complex
Project Description The goal of the Wheaton Regional Park Courts and Parking Improvements project at Rubini Athletic Complex is to upgrade the courts, parking, and travel ways, in addition to other improvements, to provide better accessibility, connectivity, and safety for park users. This project will largely reflect the recommendations outlined in the Wheaton Regional Park […]
Wheaton Regional Park Project: Action Sports Park
Background During the public outreach for the Wheaton Regional Park (WRP) Master Plan, the community identified skate parks as one of the most desired amenities not currently provided in the park. This response aligns with a growing regional demand for skateboarding and adventure biking. As a result, the hallmark recommendation of the 2022 Master Plan […]
Johnson’s Local Park – Park Renovation
Project Description Johnson’s Local Park is located at 18000 Washington Grove Lane in Gaithersburg. The goal of this renovation project is to update existing amenities and explore possibilities for new amenities to upgrade experiences for recreation and community gathering in the park. Highlighting the park’s history and its relationship to the historic community of Emory […]
Gunner’s Lake Local Park- Park Renovation
Project Description This project will renovate Gunner’s Lake Local Park, located at the intersection of Great Seneca Highway and Wisteria Drive in Germantown. The park contains a parking lot, a picnic shelter, a playground, and two soccer fields. The project intends to renovate the existing park to improve the playground, picnic area, accessibility, and community connections. […]
Damascus Recreational Park Athletic Field Lighting
Project Description This project will install athletic field lighting at Damascus Recreational Park to extend the permitted use of Fields 1 and 2 (baseball and softball fields) beyond sunset. Included in the project will be the installation of International Dark Sky-compliant lighting, ballfield turf upgrades, drainage upgrades, ADA and access upgrades, parking lot improvements, and […]
Indian Spring Terrace Local Park – Playground Project
Project Description This project will renovate the playground while also providing stormwater management. Indian Spring Terrace Local Park is located at 9717 Lawndale Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20901. Status/Project Update The design process is beginning, and a community meeting was held on November 16th, 2023. A recording of the community meeting is available. Additional public […]
Lyttonsville Area – Future Neighborhood Park
Project Description This project develops a facility plan for a new neighborhood park in Lyttonsville at 2205 Kansas Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland. The intent of the project is to create a neighborhood green, and a rest stop with amenities along the Capital Crescent Trail while providing environmental benefits, accessibility, and social connections. Background The […]
Jesup Blair Park – Facility Plan
Project Description This Facility Plan project seeks to identify and locate the best possible uses of Jesup Blair Park and determine a strategy for the house. The end goal of the process is to plan an inspiring and engaging “park for all” – including spaces for relaxation, enjoyment of nature, social connection, and active recreation. […]
Skate Park Study
Project Description Montgomery Parks is planning to build five new skate parks in Montgomery County. Before we begin to build new skate parks, we are looking for ideas and suggestions on what features would make our skate parks totally shreddable for skateboarders, in-line skaters, and bikers of all ages and abilities. Montgomery Parks currently operates […]
Disc Golf at Northwest Branch Recreational Park
Project Description M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks is currently planning for an 18-hole disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park, adjacent to the National Capital Trolley Museum (NCTM). This will be the first 18-hole disc golf course in the Montgomery Parks system. M-NCPPC owns and operates an 18-hole disc golf course at Calvert Road Park in […]
Rosemary Hills-Lyttonsville Local Park – Park Renovation
Project Description Rosemary Hills-Lyttonsville Local Park serves a large, diverse population from surrounding neighborhoods and beyond. Through its existing amenities, the park provides opportunities for active recreation, social connection, and enjoyment of nature. The goal of this project is to update aging facilities in the park and to provide new possibilities for active use by […]
Bethesda Market Park
Project Description This project will creatively repurpose two surface parking lots into a vibrant, public park. Built on top of a new underground parking structure, the new park when combined with the adjacent Elm Street Urban Park, will provide approximately four acres of urban park space in downtown Bethesda. The new park will be located […]
Warner Circle Special Park
Project Description This project at the Warner Circle Special Park will include the adaptive reuse of the historic Circle Manor and Carriage House buildings into residential units by Washington Landmark Construction (WLC) and will provide for the continued operation of the public open space by Montgomery Parks. Background The 4.5-acre Warner Circle Special Park was […]
Olney Mill Neighborhood Park: Playground Renovation
Project Description This project will renovate the existing playground while providing accessibility and stormwater management. Olney Mill Neighborhood Park is located at 19600 Charline Manor Road in Olney, Maryland. Background The park’s existing amenities include a playground, lawn area, two lighted tennis/pickleball courts, a lighted basketball court, a picnic shelter, and a memorial. The playground was […]
Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park – Dog Park Plan
Project Description In 2022, Montgomery Parks developed a concept for a dog park in Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park at the site of the park house at 5320 Willard Ave (Reynolds House). The improved park area would replace the existing house. Background Parks staff presented initial ideas for the dog park location and layout to the […]
Valleywood Neighborhood Park Project
Project Description This project will renovate the existing playground while also providing improved accessibility, additional park improvements, and stormwater management. Valleywood Neighborhood Park is located at 13115 Valleywood Drive, Wheaton, MD. Playground Design Concept The proposed playground at Valleywood Neighborhood Park will significantly expand the current play equipment offerings within the park. The new playground […]