In the Press
Montgomery Parks and The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division seeking help from the public regarding a playground fire
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division and Montgomery Parks are seeking the public’s help regarding a fire...
Centuries-old Linden Oak remains as new park bench
The Linden Oak, felled in July 2023 due to declining health, has been transformed into a bench by artist...
Brookside Gardens’ Garden of Lights brightens the holiday season
Brookside Gardens Director Stephanie Oberle interviewed by Fox 5’s Jennifer Delgado https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1313720
Director Mike Riley’s “Exit Interview” with The Washington Post
Read departing Montgomery Parks Director Mike Riley’s interview with the Washington Post’s John Kelly. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/11/21/montgomery-parks-director/ Montgomery’s retiring parks chief...
Miti Figueredo appointed new head of Montgomery Parks
Sampling of media coverage and celebration of Miti Figueredo’s appointment as new director of Montgomery Parks: https://ggwash.org/view/91708/do-something-the-week-of-november-20-2023
Montgomery Parks’ Weed Warriors program featured on WUSA9
WUSA9-TV features Weed Warriors clean-up that targets non-native invasive plants. Weed Warriors Feature
Montgomery Park Pope Farm featured on Fox 5 Morning Show
Pope Farm featured in three segments on Fox 5 Morning show August 30, 2023 for fall plant sale and...
Montgomery Parks plan to balance pickleball and tennis featured on Newschannel 8
On Friday September 8, 2023 Montgomery Parks’ racket sports expert Chuck Kines discussed how the department is responding to...
Montgomery Parks Little Bennett Campground featured on Fox 5 DC
Fox 5 DC reporter takes a field trip to Little Bennett Campground in Clarksburg on August 15, 2023. Little...
Otus, the skateboarding owl mascot, shows off his steez at Fox 5’s Zip Trip in Germantown
Otus and Darren Flusche, division chief of park planning and stewardship, discuss new planned skate parks at Fox 5’s...
Removal of historic Linden Oak tree from Montgomery Parks featured in local media
The 300 year old white oak Linden Tree was removed due to declining health. Usable wood recovered from the...
Montgomery Parks honored with Park and Recreation Month proclamation
On July 1, 2023, Montgomery Parks was recognized with a proclamation from the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, for...
Montgomery Parks Nature on Wheels van featured on Fox5 Zip Trip
Locust Grove Nature Center and Program Manager Angela Yau shows off the Nature on Wheels van during first Zip...
In the Press: WJLA/Newschannel 8 features Montgomery Parks receipt of Safe Streets grant
Trail planner Kyle Lukacs discusses Montgomery Parks receipt of $7.5 million grant to improve safety on local trails and...
In the Press: Maryland-National Capital Park Police to Carry Sensory Bags
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County division is using a new tool to work with individuals who may...