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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Montgomery Parks
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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…)
Montgomery Parks has announced programming and operating hours for the 2024 winter holiday break with a variety of events for the whole family:
Montgomery Parks received top awards for creative marketing campaigns including Sligo Creek Fest and the Wheaton Action Sports Park at the 2024 MarCom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP). The department also received top honors from the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) at its Annual Showcase Awards in Glenn Dale, Md., on October 23, 2024.
Montgomery Parks will renovate the Ellsworth Urban Dog Park located in Ellsworth Urban Park in Silver Spring beginning in early January 2025.
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The Potomac Horse Center (PHC) closed permanently in July, after 31 years leasing the location from Montgomery Parks (14211 Quince Orchard Rd in North Potomac). In a statement in May, Montgomery Parks wrote that the PHC, a private business, notified Montgomery Parks of its intent to end its lease. Now, Montgomery Parks is preparing the site for the future which will include the demolition of buildings on site that are beyond repair.