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“The Oldest White Oak Tree in Montgomery County” Set To Be Removed on July 18

Published July 12, 2023 at 7:39AM

The oldest white oak tree in Montgomery County will be removed next week, according to a press release by Montgomery Parks. Montgomery Parks will be taking down the historic Linden Oak tree because it is in declining health on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (Date subject to change based on weather conditions.)

The usable wood from the tree will be taken to nearby Ken-Gar Local Park where a chainsaw artist will carve it into a sculpture. The trunk of the Linden Oak will remain in place, along with two existing memorial plaques. One plaque commemorates the Linden Oak being named a Bicentennial Tree in 1976, for surviving the American Revolution. The other plaque recognizes the efforts of local citizens to save the tree from destruction during Metro construction in the 1970s.

Latino Conservation Week Events at Montgomery Parks

By MCS Staff

Published July 10, 2023 at 12:46PM

Montgomery Parks aims to inspire a new generation of environmental stewards during Latino Conservation Week. Activities planned in Parks July 15-23, 2023.

Montgomery Parks is celebrating the tenth annual Latino Conservation Week July 15-23, 2023, with events and programs to support the Latino community in getting outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. Latino Conservation Week was started by the Hispanic Access Foundation to connect Latino communities with access to outdoor recreation and conservation education. More than 200 events are planned nationwide to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Montgomery Parks has several free events planned for adults and children. All events will be conducted in Spanish and English:

Montgomery Parks Honored With Proclamation by Governor Moore

By MCS Staff

Published July 7, 2023 at 9:12AM

On July 1, 2023, Montgomery Parks was recognized with a proclamation from the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, for Park and Recreation Month acknowledging the important role that parks and recreation play for communities throughout Montgomery County. Read the proclamation (can also be seen below).

Trail Networks Will Be Improved With $18.5 Million Federal Grant

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 4:12PM

Per Montgomery County: The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) an $18.5 million RAISE grant to fund the rehabilitation of multi-use paths to fill gaps in the Capital Trails Network. The Capital Trails Network is a plan developed by local jurisdictions, the National Park Service and trail advocacy organizations, to connect 990 miles of trail between Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Two Montgomery County trails will be among the five that will benefit from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) money. Those are the Northwest Branch Trail and the Sligo Creek Trail.

The funds will be used in Montgomery to:

Park in the Dark, Full Moon Fridays and ‘Something Awesome’ Highlight July Nature Center Programs

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 9:42AM

Visit the Summer 2023 Montgomery Parks Program Guide. Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery

Montgomery Parks Honored For Commitment to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

By MCS Staff

Published June 30, 2023 at 2:25PM

Montgomery Parks Program Access Office has received a Community Inclusion Award from the ARC of Montgomery County, in recognition of its commitment to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The ARC is the largest organization in the world for people with IDD and their families. Each year the Montgomery County chapter holds a Community, Volunteer and Employee Awards Ceremony to honor those who show a strong commitment to connecting people of all ages and abilities with their communities.

“It is an honor to be recognized for our efforts to support people of all abilities in building active and fulfilling lives,” said Montgomery Parks Director Mike Riley. “Our Program Access Office is a dedicated team of inclusion specialists working hard to make parks and programs easily accessible for everyone.” Montgomery Parks’ Program Access office ensures that individuals with disabilities are welcomed to participate in enjoyable leisure-time activities in accessible places and programs. They accomplish this by offering enhanced staff-to-participant ratio at programs, providing inclusion and disability training for staff, providing adaptive equipment at various park locations, and working with event planners to ensure events are accessible to the public.

Montgomery Parks to Host Spanish-Language Comedy Show This July

By MCS Staff

Published June 30, 2023 at 8:20AM

Montgomery Parks is hosting “Espectáculo de comediá en español” (Spanish Comedy Show), a free Spanish-language comedy show on Thursday, July 6, at Flower Avenue Urban Park. The event is appropriate for ages 13 and older and is part of the Parks Playhouse series. Five nationally recognized Spanish-speaking comedians (Che Guerrero, Carmen Lynch, Pedro Gonzalez, Elena Torres, and Jepherson Guevara) will take the stage and perform their stand-up routines that will touch on relatable topics such as family, relationships, inheritance and how to navigate life.

What: Espectáculo de comediá en español (Spanish Comedy Show)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Wins $18.5 Million Federal Grant to Improve Trail Networks

By MCS Staff

Published June 29, 2023 at 10:24AM

Money from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant will be used to enhance trails in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties as part of the Capital Trails Network.

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced this week that it has awarded The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission an $18.5 million RAISE grant to fund the rehabilitation of multi-use paths to fill gaps in the Capital Trails Network. The Capital Trails Network is a plan developed by local jurisdictions, the National Park Service and trail advocacy organizations, to connect 990 miles of trail between Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Montgomery Parks Special Events and Programs Will Include Foodie Friday, Never Grow Up and Shakespeare

By Patrick Herron

Published June 28, 2023 at 11:01AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery Parks will help celebrate July as Park and Recreation Month with a wide variety of programs that will include Foodie Friday, Never Grow Up and Shakespeare.

The July special events schedule for Montgomery Parks will include:

Montgomery Parks July Special Events and Programs

By MCS Staff

Published June 22, 2023 at 5:51PM

WHEATON, Md. — July is Park and Recreation Month so celebrate with Montgomery Parks by taking in a Parks Playhouse or Playhouse Junior performance, a Shakespeare performance, a baseball game, Independence Day fireworks, or just enjoy nature. July events in Montgomery Parks include:

Parks Playhouse | July 6, 7, 12, 18, 23, 27 | Various times and locations: Parks Playhouse is a summer series of free, live performances to celebrate the artistry of local bands, troupes and groups.

Removal of Linden Oak, Largest White Oak Tree in MoCo, Postponed

By MCS Staff

Published June 13, 2023 at 5:11PM | Updated June 13, 2023 at 6:34PM

Ailing historic tree expected to come down later this summer. Montgomery Parks has postponed plans to remove the historic Linden White Oak tree until later this summer. The removal is on hold pending a Historic Area Work Permit.

The Linden Oak is estimated to be more than 300 years old. It is listed in the Master Plan for Historic Preservation for Montgomery County and is located at the intersection of Rockville Pike, Beach Drive and Grosvenor Lane.