WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is extending the hours for its open parkways initiative during the upcoming holiday weeks. As a cost-savings measure, the parkways will open one day earlier to prevent employees from working during holiday hours.
Open Parkways Schedule for Weeks of December 20 and 27, 2021
Open to pedestrians and cyclists from Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 9 a.m. through Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 4 p.m., and Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 9 a.m.– Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 4 p.m.:
- Sligo Creek Parkway:
- Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)
- Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)
- Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.9 miles)
Open to pedestrians and cyclists from Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 7 a.m. through Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 4 p.m., and Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 7 a.m. through Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 4 p.m.:
- Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile)
Holiday operating hours:
Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights:
- Open through January 2, 2022, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Advance timed-entry tickets required, available for purchase here(opens in a new tab))
- Closed December 24 – 25, 2021
Nature Centers:
- Meadowside Nature Center – closed for renovation work
- Brookside Nature Center – closed for renovation work
- Locust Grove Nature Center – closed December 24, 2021 – January 1, 2022
- Black Hill Visitor Center – closed December 24, 25, 31, 2021 and January 1, 2022
Friday, December 24, 2021
- Montgomery Parks’ Headquarters, Customer Service, and Permit Offices (Closed)
- Brookside Gardens Visitors Center (Closed)
- Closing at 3 p.m.: Cabin John Ice Rink, Wheaton Ice Arena, Pauline Bentz Addie Tennis Center, Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Wheaton Sports Pavilion and South Germanton Driving Range
Saturday, December 25, 2021
- Montgomery Parks’ Headquarters, Customer Service, and Permit Offices (Closed)
- Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (Closed)
- Cabin John Ice Rink, Wheaton Ice Arena, Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Wheaton Sports Pavilion, South Germantown Driving Range (Closed)
Friday, December 31, 2021
- Montgomery Parks’ Headquarters, Customer Service, and Permit Offices (Closed)
- Closing at 3 p.m.: Cabin John Ice Rink, Wheaton Ice Arena, Pauline Bentz Addie Tennis
Center, Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Wheaton Sports Pavilion, and South Germantown Driving Range
Saturday, January 1, 2022
- Montgomery Parks’ Headquarters, Customer Service, and Permit Offices (Closed)
- South Germantown Driving Range (Closed)
- Opening at 12 p.m.: Cabin John Ice Rink, Wheaton Ice Arena, Pauline Bentz Addie Tennis Center, Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Wheaton Sports Pavilion
Montgomery Parks announces Labor Day operating hours, including extending its Open Parkways through Tuesday, September 7, at 7 a.m., for the holiday weekend.
Open Parkways Schedule
Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive, and Little Falls Parkway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists for exercise and recreation.
Open to pedestrians and bicyclists (closed to motor vehicles), from Friday, September 3, at 9 a.m., to Tuesday, September 7, at 7 a.m.
- Sligo Creek Parkway
- Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)
- Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)
- Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.7 miles)
Open to pedestrians and bicyclists (closed to motor vehicles), from Saturday, September 4, at 7 a.m., to Tuesday, September 7, at 7 a.m.
- Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile)
Labor Day Marks the Final Weekend to Enjoy Seasonal Amenities
- South Germantown SplashPark & Mini-Golf(opens in a new tab) is open daily through Monday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lake Needwood Boat rentals are open Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
- Black Hills Boat Rentals are open Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional facilities open during the holiday weekend include:
- Parks(opens in a new tab), trails,(opens in a new tab) gardens,(opens in a new tab) playgrounds(opens in a new tab), dog parks(opens in a new tab), skate parks(opens in a new tab), outdoor exercise stations(opens in a new tab), and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts(opens in a new tab)* open daily sunrise to sunset. (*Select outdoor courts are available for rental.)
- in-line hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park(opens in a new tab) and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park(opens in a new tab) may be permitted, or are available first-come, first serve if not reserved.
- Picnic shelters (opens in a new tab)and campfire rings(opens in a new tab) are available for rental at several locations.
- Little Bennett Campground (opens in a new tab)
- Cabin John Miniature Train(opens in a new tab) and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel(opens in a new tab) Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.
- Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Monday.
- Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Monday.
- South Germantown Driving Range (opens in a new tab)
- Brookside Gardens(opens in a new tab) grounds open daily sunrise-sunset, Visitor Center and Gift Shop open daily 9a.m. to 5 p.m., Conservatory open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park(opens in a new tab), Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Monday, September 6. Timed entry tickets required.(opens in a new tab)
- Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park(opens in a new tab) Museum & Visitor Center, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The following facilities will be CLOSED on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021
- Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices
- Montgomery Parks Information and Customer Service Office
- Pauline Betz Addie (opens in a new tab) and Wheaton Indoor(opens in a new tab) Tennis Centers
- Cabin John Ice Rink (opens in a new tab)and Wheaton Ice Arena (opens in a new tab) (also closed September 4 and 5)
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park(opens in a new tab)
- Indoor nature facilities(opens in a new tab) buildings are closed, visit calendar for schedule of outdoor programming(opens in a new tab).
- Meadowside Nature Center building remains closed for renovations.
- Brookside Nature Center building will be closed beginning September 1, 2021 for renovations.
