Montgomery Parks is reminding everyone that we spring forward an hour this weekend and that means the start of spring/summer hours for the Open Parkways.
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Montgomery Parks will be conducting prescribed fires at River Road Shale Barrens Conservation Park (Poolesville) and Serpentine Barrens Conservation Park (Potomac) in early to mid-March 2025 to help restore the parks’ native habitats and better support natural ecosystems.
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The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is returning to Montgomery Parks this spring. Formerly known as Wings of Fancy, the exhibit is relaunching on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10 a.m., and runs through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Advanced timed tickets go on sale Monday, March 3.
Montgomery Park’s Acoustics & Ales series will return on March 8, 2025, and will feature live music from Barleyjuice Trio, craft beverages from local breweries, and a variety of food trucks at North Four Corners Local Park in Silver Spring. The free outdoor event is open to all ages, with attendees encouraged to bring their own snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs.
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Due to the weather, the delivery of the exhibit was delayed reaching Wheaton. The exhibit will now open to the public on Wednesday, February 19.
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An adult male suspect has been identified for posting false alligator warning signs in Montgomery county parks, with charges pending. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is offering an inspiring lineup of special events that honor history, culture, and community this February for Black History Month.
Suspension aims to alleviate traffic impacts at the intersection of Sligo Creek Parkway and Piney Branch Road resulting from Purple Line construction.
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Montgomery Parks will temporarily close Wheaton Ice Arena from mid-April to early October 2025 for a refrigeration system upgrade, with Cabin John Ice Rink adding sessions and programs to accommodate patrons during the closure. (more…)
Montgomery Parks’ January events include the Garden of Lights, volunteer opportunities, activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Josiah Henson, fitness classes, and family-friendly programs like School’s Out Skate Days and robotics workshops. (more…)