In the Press
The Montgomery Parks Foundation awards five grants to support various Montgomery Parks initiatives
Five grants from the Foundation totaling $85,000 to support various initiatives including art and special programming for seniors and...
Montgomery Parks highlights diverse histories through the new Untold Stories initiative
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is launching a new program to shine a spotlight on places whose rich histories...
Montgomery Parks mourns the death of Meadowside Nature Center’s Orion, the bald eagle
Meadowside Nature Center's resident bald eagle, Orion was estimated to be 30 years old.
Montgomery Parks invites the community to a virtual meeting to learn about the future improvements to Dalewood Drive Neighborhood Park
The Zoom meeting to be held on February 13, 7–8:30 p.m.
Our Best Sledding Hills
Our top parks with fantastic sledding hills suitable for both children and adults to relish. Sledding is an activity...
Montgomery Parks set to unveil preliminary design plan for Bethesda’s Maplewood Alta-Vista Local Park
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting the public to a virtual community meeting to discuss proposed improvements to Maplewood Alta-Vista...
Montgomery Parks is asking for community input on renovation of historic park in Gaithersburg
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting the public to a discussion about future renovations to Johnsons Local Park at...
Montgomery Parks is seeking community input on the renovation of Gunner’s Lake Local Park
Join a virtual community meeting on January 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the project.
Montgomery Parks to redesignate Broad Run Conservation Park as Royce Hanson Conservation Park at Broad Run
The new designation replaces the Royce Hanson Urban Park which was eliminated as part of the redevelopment of the...
Montgomery Parks honored with three awards from the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association
Award received for “Shine Brighter Together” autism acceptance event.
Miti Figueredo selected as new director for Montgomery Parks following national search
The Montgomery County Planning Board announced the appointment of Miti Figueredo as the new Parks Director for Montgomery Parks...
Montgomery Parks acquires Silver Spring property to create new Ednor Soapstone Quarry Special Park
The site of the equestrian facility will be developed into a new park to highlight the indigenous history of...
Montgomery Parks announces Open Parkways time changes for fall/winter
Don't forget to fall back on Sunday, November 5.
Montgomery Parks set to remove historic Linden Oak tree
The removal of the Linden Oak has been postponed to July. The date and time will be shared when...
Montgomery Parks Director announces retirement after 38 years of service
Parks department flourished under Director Riley's leadership.
Montgomery Parks Individual Naming and Dedication Policy
Adopted December 1, 2011, amended May 7, 2020 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to establish...