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Montgomery Parks to Host English and Spanish Virtual Community Meeting on Proposed Playground Renovations at Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park

Published June 17, 2022 at 7:17AM

Montgomery Parks is hosting a virtual community meeting in English and Spanish to discuss proposed playground replacement recommendations and potential park improvements at Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park. The English and Spanish Virtual Community Meeting: Proposed Playground Renovations at Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park, will take place on Zoom on June 23, 2022, from 7- 8:30 p.m.

Watch and submit questions by joining the online Zoom meeting at MoCoParks.org/FCNPTownHall or listen only via phone by calling: + 301-715-8592Webinar ID: 848 3200 5263

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks This Weekend (June 17-June 19)

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2022 at 6:54AM

Per Montgomery Parks: This week, celebrate Juneteenth, Father’s Day, AND Pride Month with Montgomery Parks! Check out these activities Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19!

Music

Where to Watch Fireworks in Montgomery County This July

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2022 at 11:41AM | Updated June 15, 2022 at 8:06PM

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused cancellations in 2020 and 2021, Independence Day fireworks and celebrations are back in a big way this year. Below is a list of all the MoCo fireworks displays that have been announced:

Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much notice as possible, preferably at least three business days before the event. To request special accommodations, contact a therapeutic recreation specialist at 240-777-6870 or email [email protected].

Montgomery Parks Announces Juneteenth Special Events

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2022 at 11:56AM

Juneteenth Events

Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Josiah Henson Birthday Celebration, Josiah Henson Museum and Park

Montgomery Parks to Suspend Open Parkways Program on Little Falls Parkway Beginning June 18, 2022. Department will Study the Permanent Reduction of Portions of Little Falls Parkway from Four to Two Lanes

By MCS Staff

Published June 9, 2022 at 1:45PM

Montgomery Parks(opens in a new tab), part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, announces a temporary suspension of the Open Parkways program(opens in a new tab) along Little Falls Parkway(opens in a new tab) between River Road and Arlington Road (1.3 miles), starting June 18, 2022, to study the operational effect of reducing the parkway from four lanes to two.

The study area will be from Dorset Avenue to Arlington Road, with two lanes of Little Falls Parkway remaining open to vehicles 24/7. The study will allow Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation to evaluate the effects of a two-lane reduction on traffic operations both for the parkway and neighboring streets.

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks from June 9 – June 12

By MCS Staff

Published June 9, 2022 at 1:40PM

ComedY: Montgomery Parks teams up with Improbable Comedy to celebrate Pride Month with Pride in the Park: An LGBTQ Comedy Show(opens in a new tab) on Thursday, June 9. Seating begins at 6 pm and show at 7 pm. Free admission! Recommended for individuals seventeen and older. Food and beer vendors onsite. Bring chairs and blankets. This program is part of our Parks Playhouse summer performance series.

Skateboarding: Grab your boards and helmets and head to Olney Manor Skate Park for Skate Night(opens in a new tab) on Friday, June 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm. This open skate event also features local skaters Shreddie Mercury and Deja Brown. Free admission! Disc jockey, food trucks, and giveaways!

Montgomery Parks Wins Seven Communicator Awards

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 2:08PM

International Competition honors excellence in communications.

Montgomery Parks won seven Communicator Awards for creative excellence in digital, video, design, and print communications. The 28^th Annual Communicator Awards received more than 4,000 entries and is considered the largest and most competitive international awards program honoring communications professionals.

Montgomery Parks Announces June Special Events and Programs

By MCS Staff

Published June 4, 2022 at 10:02AM

Montgomery Parks has announced its June line-up of special events. Celebrate Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month, and more at Montgomery Parks!

June Events at Montgomery Parks Include:

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks June 2 – June 5

By MCS Staff

Published June 3, 2022 at 7:37AM

Dancing, biking, reading, and more. Discover these seven events around Montgomery Parks Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.

Dancing

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks on Memorial Day Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published May 27, 2022 at 7:11AM | Updated May 27, 2022 at 2:19PM

Season Opening

Paddle, splash, and putt! Three facilities open for the season on Saturday, May 28. Jump and run in the sprays then enjoy a game of miniature golf at South Germantown SplashPark and MiniGolf(opens in a new tab). It will be open Saturday, May 28, to Monday, May 31, 10 am to 6 pm. Enjoy time on the water in a canoe, kayak, rowboat, or pedal boat. Lake Needwood Boats(opens in a new tab) at Rock Creek Regional Park and Black Hill Boat Rentals(opens in a new tab) at Black Hill Regional Park are open Saturday, May 28, to Monday, May 31, 10 am to 6 pm.

Montgomery Parks Playing it Forward Through Partnership With ‘Leveling the Playing Field’

By MCS Staff

Published May 25, 2022 at 3:59PM

Montgomery Parks is partnering with local nonprofit Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) to collect new and gently used sports equipment. The donations are distributed to schools and organizations that provide them to under-resourced youth groups, community programs, and schools in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and the District of Columbia. Equipment can be dropped off at bins located at three Montgomery Parks locations: Olney Manor Recreational Park (near the softball field, next to the indoor swim center), Ridge Road Recreational Park(near the accessible parking spots and baseball field), and Wheaton Regional Park – Orebaugh Area (near Wheaton Indoor Tennis).

“Our parks play a critical role for youth sports, and we are pleased to be able to provide convenient and central locations where people can donate this much-needed equipment,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “Getting kids outside and engaging them in physical activity is a key part of our mission, so this is a great program and a natural partnership for Montgomery Parks.”