Montgomery Parks announces Labor Day operating hours, including extending its Open Parkways through Tuesday, September 7, at 7 a.m., for the holiday weekend.
Open Parkways Schedule
Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive, and Little Falls Parkway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists for exercise and recreation.
Open to pedestrians and bicyclists (closed to motor vehicles), from Friday, September 3, at 9 a.m., to Tuesday, September 7, at 7 a.m.
- Sligo Creek Parkway
- Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)
- Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)
- Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.7 miles)
Open to pedestrians and bicyclists (closed to motor vehicles), from Saturday, September 4, at 7 a.m., to Tuesday, September 7, at 7 a.m.
- Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile)
Labor Day Marks the Final Weekend to Enjoy Seasonal Amenities
- South Germantown SplashPark & Mini-Golf(opens in a new tab) is open daily through Monday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lake Needwood Boat rentals are open Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
- Black Hills Boat Rentals are open Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional facilities open during the holiday weekend include:
- Parks(opens in a new tab), trails,(opens in a new tab) gardens,(opens in a new tab) playgrounds(opens in a new tab), dog parks(opens in a new tab), skate parks(opens in a new tab), outdoor exercise stations(opens in a new tab), and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts(opens in a new tab)* open daily sunrise to sunset. (*Select outdoor courts are available for rental.)
- in-line hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park(opens in a new tab) and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park(opens in a new tab) may be permitted, or are available first-come, first serve if not reserved.
- Picnic shelters (opens in a new tab)and campfire rings(opens in a new tab) are available for rental at several locations.
- Little Bennett Campground (opens in a new tab)
- Cabin John Miniature Train(opens in a new tab) and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel(opens in a new tab) Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.
- Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Monday.
- Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Monday.
- South Germantown Driving Range (opens in a new tab)
- Brookside Gardens(opens in a new tab) grounds open daily sunrise-sunset, Visitor Center and Gift Shop open daily 9a.m. to 5 p.m., Conservatory open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park(opens in a new tab), Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Monday, September 6. Timed entry tickets required.(opens in a new tab)
- Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park(opens in a new tab) Museum & Visitor Center, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The following facilities will be CLOSED on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021
- Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices
- Montgomery Parks Information and Customer Service Office
- Pauline Betz Addie (opens in a new tab) and Wheaton Indoor(opens in a new tab) Tennis Centers
- Cabin John Ice Rink (opens in a new tab)and Wheaton Ice Arena (opens in a new tab) (also closed September 4 and 5)
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park(opens in a new tab)
- Indoor nature facilities(opens in a new tab) buildings are closed, visit calendar for schedule of outdoor programming(opens in a new tab).
- Meadowside Nature Center building remains closed for renovations.
- Brookside Nature Center building will be closed beginning September 1, 2021 for renovations.