Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board Thursday, February 23. View the full agenda for that meeting here. |
Public Meeting - Energized Public Spaces
 Join Montgomery Parks on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 for a Public Meeting to learn about The Energized Public Spaces Functional Master Plan (EPS FMP) for Parks in Mixed-Use and Higher Density Residential Areas. As part of the Parks and Recreation of the Future: Voice Your Vision campaign, the meeting will be at the Montgomery Regional Office (MRO) in Silver Spring. Staff will present preliminary findings, listen to your questions and hear your ideas to help Montgomery Parks better identify needs, anticipate trends, and promote important goals such as health and social equity. |
Planning Department Recognizes Protests and Invites Public to Testify About Site of Possible African-American Cemetery at February 23 Meeting
The Montgomery County Planning Department has learned that a protest is planned for Thursday, February 23 at the Planning Department. The protest will highlight issues related to the possible presence of an African-American burial site on the Westwood Shopping Center property in Westbard. This property is privately owned by Equity One and slated for redevelopment in the future. During the process for the Westbard Sector Plan which began in 2014, the Planning Department became aware of the possible African-American cemetery and has remained committed to respecting the county's heritage in the planning process. In every plan area, staff always works to be thorough and respectful of Montgomery County's history, culture and people. Staff brought its research about the possible cemetery to the attention of the Macedonia Baptist Church, an historically African-American institution on River Road. This type of research is a significant part of the work undertaken for every plan and one of the reasons why the planning process exists. Learn more here. |
Planning Department Posts Staff Report on Sketch Plan for Equity One Development in Westbard Sector Plan Area
 The Montgomery County Planning Department has completed a staff report about the Westwood Shopping Center Sketch Plan submitted by New York developer Equity One and will present its recommendations to the Planning Board on Thursday, February 23, 2017. The report is available online for public review.
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County Council Votes to Approve Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan
 The Montgomery County Planning Department received approval for the Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan from the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 with the Council voting 8 to 1 to approve the Sector Plan.
The plan for this area of Silver Spring reflects ideas and recommendations crafted through work sessions held by the Planning Board before its approval of the Draft Plan in July 2016. After the plan was transmitted to the County Council, additional work sessions were held in November and December 2016 by the County's Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee to refine the plan. Learn more here. |
Planning Department Launches Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan with Community Meeting on February 22 at Sargent Shriver Elementary School All residents and stakeholders are invited to participate. Discussion will focus on the purpose and goals of the plan, and major planning topics to be analyzed in detail. The meeting will address ways to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety, access to the proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) stations on Veirs Mill Road and improvements for shopping centers and major public facilities along the corridor. Learn more here. |
Parks and Recreation of the Future: Voice Your Vision |
Brookside Gardens' WEDDING VENDOR SHOWCASE
March 5, 2017 from 11am - 2pm  Planning your dream wedding or a family celebration? Get inspired for your next big event at Brookside Gardens' Wedding Vendor Showcase. The event will take place at Brookside Gardens and will feature samples & demos from caterers, photographers, makeup artists, florists, and other vendors. While there, be sure to take a garden tour and take advantage of vendor discounts. There will be a raffle and door prizes. Admission is free, but pre-registration is preferred: Register here. |
Find out about delays, closures and cancellations and other weather alerts  When inclement weather hits, some Montgomery Parks facilities may be closed or on a delayed opening, events and program cancellations may occur, athletic field closures may happen, and there may be other weather alerts that you need to be aware of. If you'd like to receive free alerts (in event of a major crisis, emergency, or severe weather event) for Montgomery County, sign up for Alert Montgomery. |
Work on the Capital Crescent Trail Several projects are scheduled to begin on the Capital Crescent Trail this winter. Trail users should be cautious around work areas and watch for partial trail closures as park staff begin work to improve trail use:  Look for new traffic pattern at trail crossing and Little Falls Parkway. Traffic devices recently installed to improve safety at the intersection of Little Falls Parkway and the Capital Crescent Trail. Visit the following web page for more detailed information. - Bike Share Station Installation - MCDOT will be installing a Bike Share Station at the trail intersection on Hillandale Road. Traffic and trail access may be interrupted as equipment is installed.
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 PEPCO crews will work on a 3-month electric infrastructure replacement project on the Capital Crescent Trail this winter. A mobile work zone from River Road to MacArthur Boulevard will keep the trail open during construction with signage and flagmen posted during working hours.
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Community Meetings and News
Make plans to attend upcoming community meetings. Park Staff will be presenting plans for upcoming project renovations and scheduled improvements to the parks. The community is encouraged to attend these meetings and provide input on the upcoming projects: |
Carroll Ave Bridge Over Sligo Creek Parkway Remains Closed 
Major rehabilitation of the MD 195 (Carroll Avenue) Bridge over Sligo Creek and Sligo Creek Parkway is still in process. The bridge will be closed and traffic detoured during the duration of the one-year project. Work may intermittently close Sligo Creek Parkway. Use caution around work areas and continue to share roadways. For more updates... |
Emerald Ash Borer in Montgomery Parks  A non-native invasive beetle in Montgomery County is wreaking havoc on ash trees, many which are located in stream valleys on parkland. Learn more on the department's plan to address the issue here. |
Accessibility Improvements Continue |
Park Projects - Olney Square Neighborhood Park:
 A part of the park located off of Geldin Lane, will be closed to the public this winter. Work is scheduled to begin to remove the parking lot and hard surface court. Staff is planning to reforest the area to stabilize stream valley area. Share your vision on the future of your community. Visit the Open Town Hall page and help us make the parks better.  Sligo Creek Stream Valley Trail: Park staff will begin culvert repair work on the Sligo Creek Parkway Trail, just south of University Boulevard. Work will include stream stabilization when finished. The trail will remain open with minimal interruption during work, but construction vehicles will be designated to access through Wheaton Lane.- NOTICE: Wheaton-Claridge Local Park is closed as the entire park undergoes renovations. The Park Activity Building will also get a makeover to improve access. The project is scheduled to be complete by Spring 2018. Park users are encouraged to visit other parks in the area as park amenities will not be accessible to the public. Click here for more information on the project.
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Kemp Mill Urban Park: The park remains closed for renovations to improve overall access, update the pond and expand the playground. Renovations are expected to be completed by Spring 2017. Click here for a list of alternative parks in the area. -
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Bikers and Runners should use caution around work areas as improvements are taking place on several trails in Montgomery Parks: - WSSC work,
 part of the WSSC Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Program, will begin on the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail in the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Unit #3. The project will require a portion of the trail to be temporarily closed. Click here for more information. -
Wheaton Regional Park - Trail work continues around Pine Lake trails to improve access and storm water management. Work will require the southern gate to Brookside Gardens to be closed until further notice as a new gate is installed. Watch for detours posted around designated areas as work is scheduled to continue through the winter. -
The bridge at Seneca Stream Valley Trail in the Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park area will be under construction as new abutments and a prefabricated bridge will be installed. A temporary bridge will be built for trail usage. Please use caution around work area.  - Trail improvements will continue through the winter for the Rock Creek Biker-Biker Trail at Parklawn Local Park. The project will include a new connector to the trail, stream sediment control and storm water management.
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  The 2017 Spring Program GUIDE Is Here and Online! |
Want a warmer thought? Start thinking about summer now! Get ready for our amazing Summer Camps and Programs guide now available. Check out MontgomeryParks.org to see the scheduled summer camps, programs, activities, and offerings throughout Montgomery Parks. |
- Program Access Volunteer - Inclusion Support - Click Here!
- Weed Warrior Workdays, many parks in MoCo - Click Here!
- Nature Center Opportunities - Click Here!
- Greenhouse Gardener, Black Hill Regional Park - Click Here!
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