Montgomery Parks announces the first public, outdoor beach tennis court in Montgomery County located at Nike Missile Local Park in Gaithersburg. A new adjustable net system will allow the sand court to accommodate both beach tennis and volleyball. Beach tennis combines elements of traditional tennis, badminton, and beach volleyball.
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Montgomery Parks will be hosting its second annual Roller Disco event on Friday, May 17th from 6pm to 8pm at Ridge Road Recreational Park in Germantown. Additional information about the event is available below, courtesy of Montgomery Parks:
Montgomery Parks is organizing an open house on Wednesday, May 8, at the Wheaton Community Center to discuss improving safety on county trails. (more…)
Montgomery Parks will launch a new street festival this spring on Sligo Creek Parkway between Dennis Avenue and University Boulevard called the Sligo Creek Fest. It will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 11am until 3pm.
Montgomery Parks is hosting a virtual community meeting about plans to renovate McKnew Local Park, located at 14901 Saddle Creek Drive, Burtonsville, MD 20866, on May 7th:
On Saturday, May 4 from 11 am to 3 pm, at Sligo Creek Open Parkway situated between Dennis Avenue and University Boulevard, Montgomery Parks will be hosting Sligo Creek Fest.
The Annual Gas and Steam Engine Show will take place on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28 at the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm in Derwood. (more…)
Montgomery Parks has released its schedule of events and programs that will take place in April. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is recognizing Autism Acceptance Month with a family event at Wheaton Regional Park. The community is invited to participate in a free, family-centered event that will feature hands-on, sensory-friendly activities for all. Activities include story times, face painting, arts and crafts, exercise demonstrations and more.
Montgomery Parks has released a list of events and activities taking break during spring break. (more…)
Rose Garden will be closed beginning in April and reopen in early May in time for blooming season.
Montgomery Parks is renovating the rose garden at Brookside Gardens beginning April 2024 to provide a series of environmental improvements. The rose garden will be closed until early May so that staff can install more diverse and ecologically friendly plantings, improve the soil, and install an irrigation system.