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Sligo Creek Parkway Closure

Sligo Creek Parkway is closed between New Hampshire Avenue and Maple Avenue for approximately the next 90 calendar days (Sept. 4 - Dec. 4) while WSSC replaces a water line. A signed detour is in place. More

Half-Price Mooring Sites at Lake Needwood

Effective August 4, 2008, mooring site fees for the remainder of the 2008 boating season (through December 15, 2008) at Lake Needwood will drop from $50.00 to $25.00. The seasonal boating permit remains $65. There are only a few sites left, so call 301-948-0501 today to secure your mooring site at Lake Needwood.

Portion of Hoyles Mill Trail Closed Until Mid-November

A portion of Hoyles Mill Trail is closed through approximately mid-November 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

Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility Update

We truly regret the inconvenience caused to the tennis community by the multiple delays to the renovation project at the Wheaton Indoor Tennis facility. We rarely have had so many bad things happen to a good project. Find project history, answers and plans for moving forward here.

Ag Farm Trail Detour on Tree Farm Trail

Trail users visiting the Agricultural History Farm Park trails should use caution when using the Tree Farm Trail.  A temporary detour has been established due to construction work along Airpark Road and is clearly marked. For more information, call the Park Manager at (301)-948-5053.

Portion of Muncaster Mill Trail at Rock Creek Regional Park Closed Due to WSSC Water Line Break

A WSSC water line break has closed the portion of Muncaster Mill Trail between the Smith Environmental Center and the Meadowside Nature Center. Repairs will be completed as soon as possible. For more information contact the Park Manager at 301-948-5053 or our Park Information Line at 301-495-2595.

Come Play in the Parks!

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Back in Play

The Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center at Cabin John Regional Parks is back and better than ever! We've resurfaced all six courts with two inches of new asphalt, color coated them with three coats of paint, and replaced net posts, nets, curtains, and padding. Fall group tennis lessons begin September 14 (register at ParkPASS.org; click the blue "Programs/Activities" tab up top and scroll down to "Tennis"), and we're now reserving spot time (go to ParkPASS.org, click the blue"Rental Info & Booking" tab up top, then "Book facility by location"). Come on out and play a match or two!

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

New Deer Management Workgroup Report

Read the report (pdf). Share your comments by email or call 301-949-2909

 

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