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Grand Reopening of Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park on May 7 in Kensington

Published May 3, 2022 at 4:08PM

Montgomery Parks will celebrate the reopening of Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park(opens in a new tab) on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. The rain date is May 14, 2022, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The celebration of the park renovation is free and open to the public and will include a brief speaking program, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and light refreshments. The park is located at 3925 Hampden Street, Kensington, MD 20895.

“The renovation of this park is remarkable. By modifying the space and adding new amenities, this park has been transformed from what was mostly just a playground to a place for people to gather with friends and neighbors, for kids to play, and for all to appreciate the natural setting of the Rock Creek stream valley,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. The newly renovated park includes:

Montgomery Parks Receives $12.3 Million in State Funding for a Variety of Park Projects

By MCS Staff

Published May 3, 2022 at 7:26AM

Montgomery Parksreceived $12.3 million in funding from the state of Maryland to be used towards 17 park projects, which might otherwise have been delayed or possibly canceled. Projects range from the development of a new urban park to the creation of a new action sports park to new active recreation amenities and updating of aging playgrounds and infrastructure.

“We are so appreciative of the support from our state legislators and the funding that will go towards so many great park projects. Our recent Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan confirms that parks are a top priority for communities. The public depends upon us to deliver beautiful parks for exercising and recreating, socializing, and enjoying nature. Thanks to this support, we can deliver more projects by matching state funding with our own capital funding,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks.

Montgomery Parks to Present Draft Recommendations for the Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan Update to the Montgomery County Planning Board on May 5, 2022

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2022 at 2:51PM

The public may testify at the May 19^th Montgomery Planning Board public hearing on the plan.

Montgomery Parks will present draft recommendations for the Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan update to the Montgomery Planning Board on May 5, 2022. (The time of the presentation will be posted on the Planning Board agenda closer to the date of the meeting.) Wheaton Regional Park is 536 acres and is the largest park in the southern region of Montgomery County. The park’s initial master plan was created in 1987 and is now being updated to better reflect the current interests of adjacent communities and residents throughout the county.

Montgomery Parks Announces May Events For The Whole Family

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2022 at 7:31AM

Montgomery Parks has announced its May line-up of special events. From unique Mother’s Day activities to salsa and yoga in the parks to archaeological adventure and spending a day at the splash park, there’s fun for the whole family this May at Montgomery Parks.

May Events at Montgomery Parks Include:

Things To Do April 29-May 1 in Montgomery County Parks

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2022 at 7:25AM

Nature, music, chess, crafts, and more! Check out our suggestions for activities around parks April 28 to May 1 in this week’s Parks’ Picks!

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‘Acoustics and Ales’ Outdoor Happy Hour Series Continues This Friday and Into May

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2022 at 7:20AM

Cool down with a cold one at Montgomery Parks’ Acoustic and Ales outdoor happy hour series! Enjoy a night of live music, locally crafted beer, and food.

Adults and children welcome to Montgomery Parks’ ‘Acoustics and Ales’ Outdoor Happy Hour Series. Beer, food, and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is not required. Parking availability may vary based on location, so please use the links provided to the right of the page to map out your arrival! Parks are accessible by public transportation. Please see below for additional information.

Montgomery Parks Hosts Craft Cocktail Series: The Spirits of Spring

By MCS Staff

Published April 26, 2022 at 9:03AM

Shake don’t stir your way into Spring

Montgomery Parks is hosting a Cocktail series: The Spirits of Spring, featuring locally distilled organic liquors from McClintock Distilling. You can. join Montgomery Parks on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Norbeck-Muncaster Mill Neighborhood Park, Park Activity Building.

Things to Do This Weekend in Montgomery Parks

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 7:37AM

The parks are packed with activities for all ages this weekend! Check out these events happening Friday, April 22, through Sunday, April 24, per Montgomery Parks.

Start the weekend at Acoustics and Ales in Elm Street Urban Park in downtown Bethesda. Enjoy local craft beer, poutine, and pizza while listening to live music or playing games. Acoustics and Ales is Friday, April 22, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.

Montgomery Parks Speaker Series Explores Mapping Environmental Justice Concerns in Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published April 17, 2022 at 7:58AM | Updated April 17, 2022 at 5:32PM

Join Dr. Sacoby Wilson on April 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. to learn how to identify overlapping burdens and health disparities that face Maryland’s vulnerable communities.

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Montgomery Parks and The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division, Expand Use of Sensory Bags to Patrol Units

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2022 at 11:24AM

Sensory bags help first responders working with people with disabilities.

WHEATON, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division, and the Montgomery Parks’ Program Access Office are working together to equip officers with sensory bags. Each bag offers calming tools for individuals dealing with extreme stress that will allow officers to connect with an individual who may have a disability or a mental health issue, helping to de-escalate a stressful situation.

17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested for Incidents of Unwanted Touching at Black Hill Regional Park

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2022 at 9:30PM | Updated April 12, 2022 at 8:06AM

A 17-year-old was arrested on Saturday, April 9 in connection with several incidents of “unwanted touching” at Black Hill Regional Park in Germantown. According to Park Police, on more than one occasion, the suspect touched people on the buttocks, which is a forth degree sex offense, and then drove away on an electric bicycle.

The investigation took place over several weeks and involved an increased police presence and undercover officers at the park.