Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Input to Enhance Parks in Long Branch Community

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks has launched the Long Branch Parks Initiative a comprehensive look at the parks, trails, amenities, and recreational programs in the area. The initiative is aimed at identifying what needs to be improved or added so the parks can better serve the people living in the Long Branch Area. 

“We are taking a holistic approach in the Long Branch community to enhance the many parks in this area,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “By providing multiple ways for the community to provide input, we are hoping to engage a broad cross-section of residents so we can better understand how they use our parks and what kinds of improvements are most needed.”

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Kensington: Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park Reopening Postponed Until Saturday, May 14

By MCS Staff

POSTPONED AGAIN until Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 11am.

Due to the inclement weather, the Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park opening that was scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. has been postponed until Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m.

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Renovations are Coming to Rosemary Hills-Lyttonsville Local Park in Chevy Chase

By MCS Staff

Renovations are coming to Strathmore Local Park in Aspen Hill, thanks to bond bill funding, according to Montgomery Parks. The park will have renovations to the loop trail, upgrades to the courts and fields, and new bike racks, seating, and other amenities. “We’re grateful to Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Charlotte Crutchfield – State Delegate for Maryland D19, and Senator Benjamin Kramer for making this project possible.”

A complete list of park projects made possible by the recently secured state funds includes:

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

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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:

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

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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.

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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

The public may testify at the May 19th 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.

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