In the Press
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 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...
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.
Balancing demand for tennis and pickleball: Hot topic takes center court in Montgomery Parks’ September Virtual Speaker Series
Experts to discuss ways to meet the growing demand for pickleball in local park systems where tennis remains popular. ...
Montgomery Parks to improve lighting on the Capital Crescent Trail
Work on the trail takes place August 21 - 25, 2023.
Montgomery Parks seeks public input for the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2025 – 2030.
Input may be provided at the in-person public forum on September 7, 2023 or online, by email or U.S....
Montgomery Parks is one step closer to selling Warner Mansion and Carriage House buildings to Washington Landmark Construction to be turned into residential units
Warner Circle Park will remain a public park managed by Montgomery Parks. WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks, in conjunction with...
Montgomery Parks honored for its commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
WHEATON, Md.– Montgomery Parks Program Access Office has received a Community Inclusion Award from the ARC of Montgomery County,...
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission wins an $18.5 million federal grant to improve trail networks
Money from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant will be used to enhance trails in...
Montgomery Parks postpones removal of Linden Oak Tree
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has postponed plans to remove the historic Linden White Oak tree until later this summer....
Montgomery Parks postpones June 6, 2023 community meeting for the future disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park
A new date for the meeting will be announced soon.