Montgomery Parks has announced Veterans Day weekend operating hours and programs, and Open Parkways hours change due to the end of daylight saving time.
Veterans Day special event: On Sunday, November 10, military personnel (veterans and active duty) skate for free during public sessions at
- Cabin John Ice Rink (12:30–2:30 p.m.) and
- Wheaton Ice Arena (3–5 p.m.)
Open Parkways schedule
Fall/Winter schedule – starting November 1, 2024
- Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway and Beach Drive between Knowles Avenue and Cedar Lane are open to pedestrians and cyclists from Fridays at 9 a.m. through Sundays at 4 p.m. *
*The re-opening of the parkways begins at 6 p.m. (Spring/Summer) and 4 p.m. (Fall/Winter).
The Open Parkways will be extended for the Veterans Day holiday. During this time, parkways are open to pedestrians and bicyclists and closed to motor vehicles.
- Beach Drive between Knowles Avenue and Cedar Lane (2.2 miles)
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- Friday, November 8, at 9 a.m. until Monday, November 11, at 4 p.m.
- Sligo Creek Parkway between Old Carroll Avenue and Piney Branch Road and between Forest Glen Road and University Boulevard West
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- Friday, November 8, at 9 a.m. until Monday, November 11, at 4 p.m.
*Please note: Gate closures are intended to be completed by the times listed above. The re-opening of the parkways begins at the times listed above. However, this process may take up to 30 minutes to complete.
Additional facilities open during the holiday include:
- Parks, trails, gardens, nature center trails and outdoor nature play areas playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor exercise stations, and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts* are open daily, sunrise to sunset. (*Select outdoor courts are available for rental.)
- The inline hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park may be permitted, or are available first come, first served, if not reserved.
- Picnic shelters and campfire rings are available for rental at several locations.
- Little Bennett Campground
The following facilities will be CLOSED on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024
- Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices
- Montgomery Parks Customer Service Office
- Brookside Gardens (Grounds open daily, sunrise – sunset)