Construction on the South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center (1315 Apple Ave) began in 2019 and is now complete. The new facility, located in Downtown Silver Spring, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, February 24th at 10am and we have a few photos to give you a peek at the facility before the event, courtesy of Montgomery Recreation (additional photos below).
Construction on the South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center (1315 Apple Ave) began in 2019 and is now complete. The new facility, located in Downtown Silver Spring, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, February 24th at 10am.
The Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center (KSAC), located at 5900 Executive Blvd in Rockville, will close on June 28, 2024 for renovations.
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Recreation’s RecFit passes will be free for Montgomery County residents again in 2024. The free RecFit pass provides access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. (more…)
According to a social media post by Montgomery County Recreation on Wednesday morning, the white paint coating was completed at the indoor pool at the upcoming Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (video rendering below).
Montgomery County Recreation Center membership passes are free for County residents in 2023 A free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. The free pass does not include access to aquatic centers. For aquatic center pass information and prices, visit Aquatic Passes – Department of Recreation – Montgomery County, Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov).
“We are pleased to be offering this service free to our residents in 2023,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “As we head into the new year and many are renewing their fitness goals, I encourage our County residents to take advantage of these great spaces. Make sure to head to a community recreation center near you to check out all they have to offer. Thank you to the team at Montgomery County Recreation for helping make this happen.
Locations
Clara Barton
Neighborhood Recreation Center
7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John
240-777-4910
More information about the Clara Barton Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Bauer Drive
Community Recreation Center
14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville
240-777-6922
More information about the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
Ross Boddy
Neighborhood Recreation Center
18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring
240-777-8050
More informationabout the Ross Boddy Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Gwendolyn E. Coffield
Community Recreation Center
2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring
240-777-4900
More informationabout the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac
Community Recreation Center
13850 Travilah Road, Rockville
240-773-4800
More information about the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
Damascus
Community Recreation Center
25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
240-777-6930
More information about the Damascus Community Recreation Center
East County
Community Recreation Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring
240-777-8090
More information about the East County Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Germantown
Community Recreation Center
18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
240-777-8095
More informationabout the Germantown Community Recreation Center
Good Hope
Neighborhood Recreation Center
14715 Good Hope Road
Silver Spring
240-777-8055
More information about the Good Hope Community Recreation Center
Jane E. Lawton
Community Recreation Center
4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase
240-777-6855
More information about the Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
Long Branch
Community Recreation Center
8700 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring
240-777-6965
More informationabout the Long Branch Community Recreation Center
Longwood
Community Recreation Center
19300 Georgia Ave., Brookeville
240-777-6920
More information about the Longwood Community Recreation Center
Mid-County
Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road
Silver Spring
240-777-6820
More information about the Mid-County Community Recreation Center
Plum Gar
Community Recreation Center
19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown
240-777-4919
More information about the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center
Potomac
Community Recreation Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac
240-777-6960
More information about the Potomac Community Recreation Center
Marilyn J. Praisner
Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville
240-777-4970
More information about the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
Bette Carol Thompson Scotland
Neighborhood Recreation Center
7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac
240-777-8075
More information about the Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Silver Spring
Recreation and Aquatic Center
1319 Apple Ave., Silver Spring
More information about the Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center
Coming 2023!
Upper County
Community Recreation Center
8201 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg
240-777-8077
More information about the Upper County Community Recreation Center
Wheaton
Community Recreation Center
11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton
240-773-4825
More information about the Wheaton Community Recreation Center
White Oak
Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
240-777-6940
More information about the White Oak Community Recreation Center
Wisconsin Place
Community Recreation Center
5311 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase
240-777-8088
More information about the Wisconsin Place Community Recreation CenterTo get a pass, residents should visit a center location near them.
Montgomery County Rec mourns the loss of former director, Gregory Bayor. In a career spanning 39 years, Greg provided thousands upon thousands of children and adults with quality programs and special events as Director of Recreation & Parks for the Cities of Rockville, MD; Elgin, IL; Baltimore, MD and Montgomery County, MD, culminating with his retirement in late 2017 from the City of Tampa after restructuring the Department, beginning with the redesign of the department logo.
He successfully guided the construction of the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Some other projects included the renovation of the Roy Jenkins Pool; the creation of Water Works Park & the innovative Perry Harvey Park. He brought the Cal Ripken,Sr Foundation to Tampa to create two parks for At Risk Youth – Baseball at Sulphur Springs & a Multi-Purpose Field at the Glazer Family Field at NFL Y.E.T. Center.
He was extremely proud of the award winning dance & gymnastics teams. Having played Lacrosse at the University of Baltimore he was thrilled to introduce the sport into the program to enthusiastic participants, most of whom had never seen it played. The Stay to Play Program which he created to keep Rec Centers open until midnight during the summers, kept at-risk youth not only safe, but provided meals, often the only meal attendees would receive in a day. He felt it was one of his most important accomplishments.
Greg earned the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 14. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia & the University of Baltimore where he played soccer & lacrosse. He was President of the Alumni Association & a Member of the Board of Governors. He was also a former Member of the Board at the acclaimed Lowry Park Zoo (now, Zoo Tampa) & at the Museum of Science & Industry.
Greg’s passion for all things golf is well documented, not only as a student of the game but his redesigns of three public courses and a stint as an assistant golf course superintendent after college. He was an avid skier & fisherman & an artist who dabbled in many media. In retirement he ventured into woodturning creating beautiful bowls & pens which he gifted to family & friends.
Greg was known for his creativity, his love of the Baltimore Ravens, his sense of humor & practical jokes, organizing special events, both personal & professional & as the Cool Uncle to his family & Peter Pan to his wife. Celebrations of Life to be held in Tampa & Maryland at later dates. His full obituary can be seen here.
This Saturday, July 22, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night. This weekend, Wreck-It Ralph will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen.
Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss and the Fire Department’s Safety House. The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department encourages moviegoers to bring blankets, picnics, friends and family. Pizza, Popcorn, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=298801665876692
Montgomery County Recreation is hosting a “Pooch Pool Party” on August 26th and 27th from 11am until 3pm at the Upper County Outdoor Pool, located at 8211 Emory Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg. Additional information can be found for this paid event below, per Montgomery County Rec:
“We’ve closed the pool to humans and opened it to dogs! Dogs will be allowed to swim and frolic at the pool before it is closed and cleaned for the winter. Each dog MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. Any dog displaying any signs of aggression will be asked to leave immediately. ALL DOGS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROOF OF A CURRENT RABIES VACCINATION before they will be allowed into the event, and dogs owned by county residents must have a current Montgomery County dog license, available from the County Police Department. Please register in the name of the responsible adult who will accompany the dog. Due to health concerns, humans may wade only up to the knees at your own risk. For more info, call 240-777-6840.” Anyone interested can register here.
Register now for "Pooch Pool Party in August! 🐶➡️ https://t.co/AcTmWdh9OM
On Aug. 26 and 27, we'll close the pool to humans and open it to dogs! #MoCoRec pic.twitter.com/FmNEEW9s8R
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) July 15, 2023
Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool summer season begins Saturday, June 17. The summer season will have the seven County-operated pools open seven days a week. During the summer season, June 17 -Aug. 13, outdoor pool hours will be 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on weekdays and noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Pool is closed on Fridays during the summer season.
For more information about pool hours, including holiday and post-season hours, visit the website.
The seven outdoor pools include:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool, 301-652-1598, 6300 Hillandale Road, Bethesda
- Germantown Outdoor Pool, 240-777-8067, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
- Long Branch Outdoor Pool, 240-777-6859, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Outdoor Pool, 240-777-8066, 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring
- Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool, 301-349-2217, 20151 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville
- Sergeant Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, 301-929-5460, 12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton
- Upper County Outdoor Pool, 301-840-2446, 8211 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg
General pool admission is $15. Residents of Montgomery County receive a discount with proof of residency. Daily admission is $5 for County residents ages 1-17, $7 for adults and $6 for seniors (age 55 and older). Summer pool passes are available for purchase and are valid now through Sept. 4.
Residents are encouraged to become familiar with the safety rules posted at the pools. Children are most at risk for water-related accidents and it is important they are always closely supervised while in and around the pool.
Because safety is a priority, it may be necessary to temporarily halt admission to pools when capacity is reached. Additional swimmers will be admitted as soon as space becomes available.
Pool visitors are allowed to bring food and drink to the pools, but must follow pool rules and regulations. Those include no glass, no barbeques, no alcohol and that all coolers will be inspected.
For additional information about pool passes, amenities and hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit the website.
‘Germantown Glory’ will take place on Tuesday, July 4th. It will feature live music beginning at 7 pm and fireworks beginning at 9:15 pm. No alcohol or pets are permitted. Time is approximate and may change due to weather. Additional information will be available closer to the event date. This event will be held at South Germantown Recreational Park (18041 Central Park Circle Boyds, Maryland 20841).
So far, other Montgomery County Independence Day celebrations have been announced in Gaithersburg, Kensington/Wheaton, Poolesville, and Rockville:
The City of Gaithersburg will hold its annual SummerFest at Bohrer Park on Saturday, July 1st from from 6pm to 11:30 pm. The festival features live music, food trucks, local breweries, family-friendly activities, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks display & SummerGlo After Party.
Mid-County Sparkles, one of Montgomery County’s Independence Day celebrations, will take place on Saturday, July 1st. Live music begins at 6 pm and fireworks begin at 9:15 pm. No alcohol or pets are permitted. Time is approximate and may change due to weather and additional information will be available closer to the event date. This event will be held at Newport Mill Local Park (11201 Newport Mill Road Wheaton, MD 20895).
The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department and Town of Poolesville will also hold its annual Independence Day celebration with fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th. “Join our community in celebrating our national patriotism at the Soccer Fields off of Hughes Road! There will be music, food, fireworks and fun! Gates open at 5 pm.”
The City of Rockville will hold its annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm on Tuesday, July 4th from 7pm to 10pm. “This location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display.”
