Stream Restoration & Sustainable Outfall Stabilization Program
Project Description The Stream Restoration Program is intended to restore degraded stream channels and protect adjacent infrastructure at various Parks throughout Montgomery County. This project makes corrective improvements to damaged […]
Completed ADA Constructions Projects 2016-2023
Completed ADA Construction Projects (July 2022 through June 2023) Argyle Local ParkScope of work: Parking Activity Building interior renovations Bauer Drive Local Park Scope of work: ADA improvements at pickleball […]
Vision Zero Program
Vision Zero Background Montgomery County was the first county in the United States to adopt a Vision Zero policy, with the goal of reducing severe and fatal collisions for vehicle […]
Soccer Courts (Futsal) in Montgomery County
What is Futsal Futsal is a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played on a hard surfaced court. It is a small sided game (5v5) played on a small court […]
Long Branch Parks Initiative
Find out more information about the Long Branch Parks Initiative.
Powered by Parks: 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (PROS)
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update Montgomery Parks updated the 2017 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan to guide the future development and management of our park […]
ADA Program – Accessibility Projects
Program Description Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, has developed a multi-year plan to enhance accessibility at parks and park facilities throughout the county. These […]
Meadow Management & Restoration Program
What is the meadow management program? A meadow is a plant community composed almost entirely of herbaceous plants and some shrubs. Protecting these natural habitats allows native plants, insects, birds, and […]
Pickleball in Montgomery Parks
What is Pickleball Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports both in Montgomery County and nationally. Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced, but low-impact sport that is a combination of several […]
Trail Planning & Implementation
Natural Surface Trail Projects in Progress Wheaton Regional Park Natural Surface Trail Renovation and Construction Project: This project will renovate existing natural surface trails as well as construct new ones within Wheaton Regional Park. Furthermore, this project will […]
Playground Renovation Program
Project Description The playground renovation program renovates up to six existing playgrounds each year. The designed life expectancy for each playground is approximately twenty years. The playgrounds in the current schedule for […]
Maryland Transit Administration Purple Line Construction Project
Purple Line Background The Purple Line Project is a 16-mile, 21-station light rail transit line that will connect several communities in Maryland. The project when complete will connect Bethesda in […]
Stormwater Retrofits & Environmental Enhancements Program
Project Description This program is intended to install stormwater retrofits in conjunction with environmental enhancements of natural resources at various Parks throughout Montgomery County. During storm events, larger than natural […]
Outdoor Court Renovation Program
Project Description This program is funded to renovate existing outdoor courts (tennis, basketball, soccer/futsal, pickleball, and multi-use) each year. The designed life expectancy for each court is 20 years. Courts […]
Energized Public Spaces (EPS) Design Guidelines
Background The purpose of the Energized Public Spaces (EPS) Design Guidelines is to create energized, inviting, easily accessible, attractive, comfortable, and safe public spaces. The EPS Design Guidelines provides overall direction for major […]
Dog Parks Site Suitability Study
Background Montgomery Parks recognizes the desire for dog park facilities in the County, particularly in higher-density areas of the County, where residents are less likely to have a yard. Resident […]
WSSC Infrastructure & Projects on Parkland
Sewer and Water Lines in Parks The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is the owner of the majority of the miles and miles of water and sewer lines traversing the […]
Energized Public Spaces Functional Master Plan (EPS FMP)
Background The Energized Public Spaces (EPS) Plan is a countywide functional master plan that defines a program to create more parks and public spaces to serve areas of the County […]
Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan
Wheaton Regional Park,Montgomery County’s Regional Park, NEXT DOOR! Wheaton Regional Park is getting a facelift! Most of the park’s facilities were designed and constructed from 1960 through the 1980s. Since […]
Countywide Park Trails Plan Amendment
What’s Next? Trail planning staff will return to Planning Board for feedback and public input for evaluating unsanctioned (unofficial) trails in the Upper Paint Branch and Cabin John watersheds with […]