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Make the most of the final holiday weekend of the summer!

Montgomery Parks urges pet owners to keep dogs out of Lake Needwood.

Fall is almost here and now is the time to start thinking about programs and activities for the family. Montgomery Parks has hundreds of exciting programs and classes to encourage a lifelong love of learning and promote active and healthy lifestyles.

Montgomery Parks deer population management program begins in September and takes place in 54 parks.

Montgomery Parks’ organizational structure is divided up into ten divisions that handle everything from park maintenance to policing. We wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to better get to know the different leaders of those divisions.

On August 23, the second installment of Food Matters, entitled “Montgomery County Microbreweries – Policy, Profit, and Pints”, will feature a panel discussion with beverage industry experts.

With the hottest days of summer ahead, you can still be active, stay cool, and enjoy Montgomery Parks.

Miti Figueredo will oversee four divisions at Montgomery Parks.

Did you know that Montgomery Parks has hundreds of athletic fields available throughout the County? Field reservations can be made for sports leagues, team practices, scrimmages, field day activities and more!

Our Pop-Up Parks program is back with loads of new activities this summer. Take a run with your family under the stars, party with your pooch at Yappy Hour, or break a sweat with your neighbors at one of our Zumba classes.

Download a calendar with ideas on how you can celebrate Park and Recreation Month and join us at a free Popsicle Social July 31

Celebration takes place Friday, July 12, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue in Silver Spring

Here are 55 —yes, 55— fantastic reasons to spend your summer in Montgomery Parks. Be sure to check out these activities, facilities, and special events. Your summer enjoyment awaits!

Whether performing safety inspections, assessing trail damage, conducting community outreach, or commuting to and from work, many staff at Montgomery Parks consider trails an essential component of their work environment.

Montgomery County Forestry Board’s 2018-19 Register of Champion Trees Highlights Montgomery Parks Efforts.

Second Annual MudFest to be held Saturday, June 22

The study included review of hundreds of park locations as future sites for dog parks.

Parks staff will present proposal to the Planning Board on June 13, 2019.

June 16 Open House to engage excited local fans for USA v. Chile Match

Montgomery Parks’ organizational structure is divided up into ten divisions that handle everything from park maintenance to policing. We wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to better get to know the different leaders of those divisions.

Public comment for ideas for parks, park renovations, and new amenities and facilities may be submitted in-person, online, by email or U.S. mail.

For over 20 years, Marriott’s Spirit to Serve Initiative has engaged associates worldwide in a global day of service. And for the last 19 years, several hundred of them have chosen to participate in robust volunteer projects throughout Montgomery Parks.

Some of Montgomery Parks Most Popular Offerings Still Have Space

Cabins Now Available at Montgomery Parks’ Little Bennett Campground

A pilot program to allow e-bikes and e-scooters on certain Montgomery Parks hard-surface trails will launch on June 1, 2019.