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Montgomery Parks is celebrating Earth Month with eco-friendly activities and special events throughout the month of April. From festivals to film screenings to cleanups to nature hikes, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

The NHL and Studio Rinks will be closed as of April 5 and are targeted to reopen at the end of September 2019. The Olympic Rink will remain open to the public.

Ed McMahon, Urban Land Institute Senior Fellow, will present on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Learn more about one of the ten divisions of Montgomery Parks.

Starting March 1, park visitors will be able to rent Zagster bikes from station kiosks located at Black Hill Regional Park and South Germantown Recreational Park. The goal: to connect more visitors with trails, amenities and nature.

Sangita Chari, of the National Park Service, and Mikah Meyer, who is on a world record journey, will present on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Montgomery Parks Publishes Josiah Henson Biography by Senior Historian Jamie F. Kuhns

The holiday weekend offers a variety of opportunities for individuals of all ages to stay active, engage in nature, or learn something new. 

Most people expect flowers or gifts, but there are plenty of special ways to celebrate love this season.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, engaged couples can kick start their wedding planning this winter with Montgomery Parks!

Scattered behind the Brookside Nature Center are a variety of maple trees. And every winter, naturalists make their way through the dried leaves to mark and tap the maples that give the best sap.

Park Police and Montgomery Parks urge the public to take precautions during wintry weather conditions.

Albert Arevalo and Sheema Hai will share ways to make outdoor recreation more inclusive on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Montgomery Parks is seeking public input about new design guidelines which are being developed to determine the major features of public spaces in areas of high density.

Parks announces volunteer opportunities and operating hours for January 19 to 21, 2019. Residents are encouraged to celebrate a “Day On, Not A Day Off”

SILVER SPRING, MD — All Montgomery Parks offices and facilities are closed and all classes and programs are cancelled today,…

Montgomery Parks lists best sledding hills in parks for kids and adults!

UPDATE: Silver Spring, MD–Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has reopened Sligo Creek Parkway at…

Due to inclement weather conditions Montgomery Parks announces closures, delays and cancellations.

Parks staff is looking forward to welcoming those affected and providing an outlet to reduce stress and engage with nature.

Get the latest on closures, cancellations, and delays at our parks, facilities, events, athletic fields, and more.

Winter is a great time to explore the outdoors and invigorate your mind and body. Forest to Fitness, a health and wellness program at Black Hill Visitor Center, aims to get you and your family active in 2019.

Press release in Spanish is here. Silver Spring, MD –  Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning…

The journey covered more than 36,000 acres of parkland and included visits to rural, suburban and urban parks; big parks and little parks; historic sites, trails, athletic fields, nature centers, and more.

From December 24 through January 1, Montgomery Parks offers a variety of seasonal activities for the whole family.