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UPDATE: Sligo Creek Parkway Closure

Sligo Creek Parkway is closed between New Hampshire Avenue and Maple Avenue through early-February, weather permitting, while WSSC replaces a water line. A signed detour is in place. More

UPDATE: Work Continues on Hoyles Mill Trail, Portion of Trail Closed Until Mid-January

A portion of Hoyles Mill Trail is closed through approximately mid-January as the Department of Parks constructs a new bridge over the old ford across Little Seneca Creek on Hoyles Mill Road in Boyds. For more information on the project and trail maps, visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org

Come Play in the Parks!

Wheaton Indoor Tennis OPEN

The newly renovated Wheaton Indoor Tennis facility is open! The new fabric"bubble" features six indoor tennis courts with central air and heating, and brand-new lighting.

Registration for January group tennis lessons opens January 9; visit ParkPASS.org or in person at Wheaton Indoor tennis to sign up. "Spot" court time is available; visit ParkPASS.org (click on the "Rental Info & Booking" tab up top) to check availability on line. Seasonal court time is also available; call us at 301-649-4049 to find an available slot.

Join us for the Wheaton Indoor Tennis
"Love" Fest Sunday, February 8, 2-5 p.m.

To thank you for your patience during a long and difficult renovation project, we're having a celebration at Wheaton Indoor Tennis! We hope you'll join us for tennis games, giveaways, prizes, refreshments and FUN!

Little Bennett Campground Open for RV Campers During Inauguration Week

If you and your RV are headed this way for the Presidential Inauguration and need a place to stay, come on out to Little Bennett Campground. To help accommodate the millions of people coming to the metro area for this event, Little Bennet Campground will be open Friday, January 16 through Thursday, January 22, 2009. The campground is approximately 45 minutes to an hour away from downtown D.C. Electric sites (for self-contained camping units) will be available for only $31 per night (3-night minimum required). Tent sites will not be open. Call us today at 301-972-9222 to reserve your spot!

Video: Parks on TV

"In Montgomery County" host Toby Beach interviews Parks Director Mary Bradford and Marketing Manager Kate Stookey to talk about Montgomery County parks. watch video

See Us on the Parks Show

Each month, the Parks Show explores our County parks. From canoeing on Little Seneca Lake to attending a gardening lecture at Brookside, our cable show can help you discover more about our many parks. more

Community Corner

FY 2009 Deer Management Workgroup Report

Read the report and share your comments by email or call 301-949-2909.

2008-2009 Park Closures for Managed Deer Hunts

Montgomery Parks conducts managed deer hunts in select parks during the Fall and Winter months. This is done in order to reduce and maintain deer populations in accordance with the goals of the County’s deer management plan. View a complete list of park closures and more information on the managed hunts.