Montgomery Parks has some new camping options at Little Bennett Campground, a full–service campground at Little Bennett Regional Park in Clarksburg so that anyone can go camping – whether you are an experienced pro, or it is your first time.
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Montgomery Parks is offering a new Adaptive Mountain Biking Program, designed exclusively for individuals with disabilities to experience the thrill of mountain biking. The free program takes place Sunday, August 4, 2024, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park.
Montgomery Parks urges patrons to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park due to potential risks associated with high levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water samples from both lakes are currently being evaluated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to determine if levels are harmful. Visual indicators including discolored water and algal mats have been observed in portions of both lakes. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous levels of toxic microcystin.
A large bear has been spotted a few times this week on or near Big Woods Rd in Dickerson, west of Boyds and Germantown and north of Poolesville. Photo courtesy of @DMVentrepreneuer on instagram. There have been several bear sightings in Montgomery County this year, but they have slowed as most bears move west as we move into mid-summer
Below you’ll find a list of upcoming programs and special events, courtesy Montgomery Parks: (more…)
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Bethesda Urban Partnership and Montgomery Parks are hosting “Yappy Hour” events at Elm Street Park in Bethesda on select Thursdays through October. Full details are provided below courtesy of Montgomery County: (more…)
Montgomery Parks is opening a new mountain biking course, Wheaton Gravity Mountain Bike Park, to draw thrill-seeking riders to Wheaton Regional Park. The grand opening takes place on Sunday, July 21 from 11am until 12pm (Rain date: Sunday, July 28, 2024, 11am- 12pm). The event will take place in the Wheaton Regional Park Shorefield area (2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, Md., 20902). The mountain bike park is located in the woods behind the Adventure Playground.
Montgomery Parks has released a list of specials events and programs that will be taking place during the month of July: (more…)
Offerings this July at Montgomery Parks nature centers include field trips to the Eastern Shore, lake tours and night fishing. Let the adventures begin. July nature center programs include:
Montgomery Parks will begin the Phase One expansion of the 80-acre active recreation portion of Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park starting July 1, 2024. The expansion will include: (more…)