Four lakes, 490 stream miles, and several ponds host more than 70 species of fish and accessible options for anglers of all ages to cast from docks and shorelines or by kayak or boat. Montgomery Parks has shared some of their most popular locations to fish:
Renovated park features amenities for community members of all ages
Join Montgomery Parks for a free, family-friendly celebration of the newly renovated Columbia Local Park in Burtonsville. The event will feature activities to highlight the improvements to the park.
The Montgomery Parks Foundation is raising funds to help rebuild the large playground at Greenbriar Local Park (12525 Glen Road). The large playground remains closed indefinitely due to the damage it sustained in the fire. The small playground area and the rest of the park remain open (video below).
Holiday events and operating hours for Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Montgomery Parks is inviting the whole family to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of special events on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Get down and dirty with Montgomery Parksthis summer at Mudfest 2024. The one-day event on Saturday, June 15, 2024, offers kids, and adults of all ages the chance to jump, slip, and slide in giant man-made mud pits at Woodstock Equestrian Special Park in Beallsville.
Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating the birthday of abolitionist Josiah Henson on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park.
Improbable Comedy will host its annual “Pride in the Park” comedy show on Thursday, June 6th at Brookside Gardens. Full details below courtesy of Montgomery Parks: (more…)
Black bear sightings have been abundant here in Montgomery County this spring, but a local resident was surprised to see this one on hanging out on their deck in Potomac (off of River Rd.) on Monday.
New program uses modern technology to tell stories of the past
Montgomery Parks is celebrating the debut of a new interactive digital history experience at Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park. The family friendly event will include refreshments and a brief speaking program, after which the public is invited to experience the innovativeaugmented reality (AR) technology and tour the historic site.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission recognizes Pride Month 2024 with a series of inclusive events and activities. The press release can be seen in full below:
MudFest 2024 is taking place on June 15th from 11am until 3pm at the Woodstock Equestrian Special Park, 20207 Darnestown Road, in Beallsville.