Hillandale Local Park Reopens

Montgomery Parks invites the public to celebrate the renovation of Hillandale Local Park on November 4, from 1–3 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by games and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help support the St. Camillus Food Pantry. The Hillandale Local Park renovation includes a new restroom and picnic shelter, multi-age playground, log challenge course, lighted basketball courts, a high-performance athletic field, and walking trail, as well as tree preservation and storm water management facilities.

WHAT: Hillandale Local Park Reopening Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 4, 2023 (Rain date: November 11, 2023) 1– 3 p.m.

WHERE:  10615 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring

DETAILS: The renovation celebration will feature a brief speaking program, games and activities, such as pumpkin painting, refreshments, and giveaways. There will also be a food drive and touch-a-truck with the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will be offering energy saving tips and hosting a light bulb exchange, which allows people to exchange their high-energy light bulbs for up to three energy-efficient light bulbs. More information about the light bulb exchange can be found online at Montgomery Energy Connection.

About Hillandale Local Park: Hillandale Local Park is a 24.5-acre park that was acquired by the Commission in 1943. The park contains a picnic shelter, multi-age playground, basketball courts, athletic field and walking trail. There are 13.2 acres of environmentally sensitive land, including a perennial tributary to the Paint Branch.

 

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