In the Press
Montgomery Parks surpasses its stormwater pollution reduction goal
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks exceeded a major milestone in its ongoing effort to reduce stormwater pollution and improve water...
Montgomery Parks celebrates new ‘Rooted and Radiant’ mural at Glenmont Local Park
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites the community to celebrate the completion of a vibrant new mural at Glenmont...
Montgomery Parks wins top honors at MarCom marketing awards competition
Department takes a Platinum and three Gold awards in prestigious contest.
Find your winter balance with Montgomery Parks’ Park Academy Series
Wellness and enrichment programs for all ages start in December.
Montgomery Parks announces Thanksgiving Day weekend operating hours and programs
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces programming and operating hours for the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend, Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov....
Brookside Gardens sparkles again with the return of Garden of Lights
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ beloved winter tradition, Garden of Lights, returns to Brookside Gardens on Friday, November 21,...
Montgomery Parks’ new disc golf course draws enthusiastic response
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ recent soft opening of its first 18-hole disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational...
Montgomery Parks to hold a hands-on art workshop at historic Oakley Cabin
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting art enthusiasts to a unique Wood and Wine event at Oakley Cabin...
Honoring our armed forces: Montgomery Parks announces Veterans Day operating hours and programs
Free ice skating for veterans and active-duty military.
Take a trip down memory lane with Montgomery Parks for a chance to win tickets to the Garden of Lights winter light display
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites photography enthusiasts and Garden of Lights fans to participate in the Garden of...
Montgomery Parks invites public input on new skate park in Silver Spring
WHEATON, Md.— Montgomery Parks is hosting an in-person open house to gather community feedback on a new skate park coming to Long Branch Local Park in Silver Spring. What: Long...
Montgomery Parks announces fall/winter Open Parkways schedule
Beach Drive Open Parkway schedule is modified to Saturdays and Sundays. Parkway will be open to vehicles on Fridays....
Settle into fall with exciting events at Montgomery Parks
November brings crisp air and wonderful experiences.
Let Freedom Ring: Honor Maryland Emancipation Day at Montgomery Parks
Commemorative events planned for Nov. 1-2, 2025, honoring the end of slavery in Maryland.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission earns national re-accreditation for excellence in parks and recreation
Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has been re-accredited as a nationally recognized agency...
New and experienced bird watchers flock together for Birdability Week in Montgomery Parks
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites bird enthusiasts of all experience levels to join in celebrating Birdability Week, a nationwide initiative...