WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting anyone seeking relaxation or inspiration to participate in its free upcoming With Parks in Mind event on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
What: With Parks in Mind: Mental Health Awareness Event
When: Sunday, May 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Germantown Town Center Urban Park
19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874
With Parks in Mind is an event held in May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. The event is designed to promote awareness and well-being through fun outdoor activities. Attendees can participate in free classes such as dance yoga and laugh yoga, which are designed to relieve stress and promote emotional well-being.
“There is a well-researched link between being in nature and physical and mental health,” said Ashlyn Thompson, Montgomery Parks inclusion and community outreach specialist. “We hope this event will encourage people to stop, take a breath and enjoy the fun and mindful activities.”
With Parks in Mind is a collaboration with EveryMind, an organization that has provided mental health services in Maryland and the national capital region since 1957.
“EveryMind is delighted to join Montgomery Parks for the With Parks in Mind event,” said Jennifer Grinnell, director of mental health education at EveryMind. “This partnership underscores our dedication to supporting our neighbors’ mental well-being through the healing power of nature. Join us in celebrating community and wellness.”
Other activities planned for the day include a pet adoption pop-up event, nature scavenger hunt, crafts, and a letter writing exercise to spread kindness to others. Additionally, Germantown Town Center Urban Park offers open lawn areas for recreation, loop walking trails, and attractive wetlands that create a natural habitat for wildlife.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information. ###