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On Sunday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day, military personnel (veterans and active duty) skate for free at all public sessions at Wheaton Ice Arena and Cabin John Ice Rink.

All natural-surface trails are closed due to excessive rainfall until Wednesday, November 7 at 12:00 p.m.

Naming and opening ceremony to be held November 3, 2018 at 10 a.m.

This year, Brookside Gardens celebrates 20 seasons of its magical Garden of Lights display. The show, opening on November 16, will allow visitors more time to experience the illuminated gardens, sparkling fountains, whimsical winter scenes, lit and glittering with more than one million colorful LED lights.

Montgomery Parks will host a weekend of inspiring educational activities, Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, November 4 for all ages including music and dancing at Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park.

October is here! That means it’s time for campfires, hayrides, s’mores, and Halloween. So, get ready for some spooky and spectacular fun with Montgomery Parks.

Reopening and dedication ceremony to take place Saturday, October 20, 2018, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Community meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School.

Enjoy local food, art, music, and activities within a pop-up park built by the community at Randolph Hills Shopping Center in Rockville on October 13 and 14.

This year, three stellar volunteers have been recognized publicly for their hard work and dedication to Parks. These inspiring individuals share their time and talents generously. Their efforts have yielded tremendous benefits to parks, facilities, programs, and special events.

New six-mile, natural surface, multi-use trail will run along Pepco’s transmission right-of-way and will connect the Muddy Branch Stream Valley to South Germantown Recreational Park.

UPDATE: All natural-surface trails are closed due to excessive rainfall until Saturday, September 29 at 8 a.m.

Barth will discuss high-performance public spaces on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Event is free and open to the public.

Free event celebrates Hispanic food, music, and culture at Meadowside Nature Center on Saturday, September 29

New structure, made possible by a significant gift from a devoted volunteer, will use the latest technology to efficiently grow a diverse array of more than 20,000 plants

All natural surface trails will reopen on Thursday, September 20th at 12 p.m.

Pop-up parklets in downtown Silver Spring will transform street parking spaces into alternative uses for public space

Montgomery Parks’ Agricultural History Farm Park is teeming with excitement for the upcoming Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 6.

Montgomery Parks Director Mike Riley was a guest on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on August 29, 2018, discussing how to…

Halloween and camping go hand-in-hand at Montgomery County’s premier campground!

All natural surface trails are closed until further notice due to excessive rainfall.

The Montgomery County Airport is removing trees located adjacent to the end of the runway to improve safety.

Montgomery Parks’ Volunteer Services Office is gearing up for a busy Fall season! From special events to stream cleanups to trail work, there are many ways for people to give back.

As the air becomes cooler and the leaves begin to change, Montgomery Parks has you covered with fun events and exciting festivals for the entire family.

From boating to golf to miniature trains, Montgomery Parks has plenty of options for you to enjoy Labor Day weekend.