Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, March 15, 2018. View the full agenda.
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Registration for Makeover Montgomery 4 is Now Open!
Don't miss three days of thought-provoking presentations and discussions on competitive, healthy, inclusive and smart communities from national and regional experts!
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Winners of the 2017 Design Excellence Awards Will Present their Projects to the Public on March 17 at the Silver Spring Library
The Montgomery County Planning Department is hosting a presentation by the winners of its third annual Design Excellence Awards at the Silver Spring Library (900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD) on Saturday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. The talk, titled Two Inspiring Designs: A Park and a Healing Institution, is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
Project manager Ching-Feng Chen, a landscape architect with the Montgomery County Department of Parks, will explain the design of the Little Bennett Regional Park area. The four-acre space welcomes visitors with picnic tables, retaining walls made of salvaged materials, environmental art made of recycled bamboo and a meadow restoration.
Architect Brian Martin of SmithGroupJJR will discuss the design of the Holy Cross Hospital expansion. The awards jury praised this center of healing for its architectural form, orchestrated entrance procession, organization of rooms and illuminated corner tower. They admired its "grace and beauty" and how it provides a new landmark for travelers on the Capital Beltway.
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Join Montgomery Parks for a Special Presentation on the 11th Street Bridge Park!
Heard of the High Line? D.C. is planning its own elevated park - the 11th Street Bridge Park. Come learn all about it during the third session of the Parks (free and open to the public) Speaker Series on March 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Montgomery Regional Office Building (8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring). We'll also hear about efforts to restore the Anacostia Watershed. Complimentary lunch included!
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2018 Montgomery Parks Arbor Day Video Contest
Montgomery Parks is pleased to invite 3rd-5th grade students to participate in a video contest for a chance to host an Arbor Day Celebration at their school this April! In a short video, tell us how "Trees are Superheroes." Trees provide oxygen, wood and food. They filter pollutants from the air, provide shade and provide shelter to a variety of critters. That's why trees are super! Submissions are due March 29 and will be posted to the Montgomery Parks' YouTube Channel. The winning video will be displayed on Montgomery Parks' social media channels and website.
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Kites Over Clarksburg
Join Montgomery Parks and the Clarksburg Foundation, Saturday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for the 10th Annual Kites Over Clarksburg at the Ovid Hazen Wells Recreation Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Bring a canned food item, used eyeglasses, or hearing aid to donate to local charities and receive a raffle ticket for prizes from local sponsors. |
| Park News and Community Meetings Residents are encouraged to participate in the development of the parks. Plan on attending a community meeting, visit our park projects web page or leave a comment on our Open Town Hall web page. Montgomery Parks is currently welcoming public commentary to submit ideas to improve the Archery Range at South Germantown Recreational Park. Input may be submitted online at the Open Town Hall forum. A focus group will meet Wednesday, March 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss the historical interpretation for Acorn Urban Park. The meeting will take place at the Eastern Village Cohousing Common House. More information. |
| Accessibility Improvements Continue Work is underway at the Black Hill Regional Park Boat House to improve accessibility. Other access improvement projects include Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park, the Archery Range at Rock Creek Regional Park and the Archery Range at South Germantown Recreational Park. For more information on these and other accessibility projects, please visit: Accessibility Information for Montgomery Parks webpage. |
Playground Updates Playgrounds at South Gunner's Branch Local Park and John Haines Neighborhood Park are closed as part of the Playground Renovation Program. Work is scheduled is to continue through early Spring 2018.
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Trail Work in Parks
Bikers and Runners should use caution around work areas as improvements are taking place on several trails in Montgomery Parks: Capital Crescent Trail Long Branch Trail Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail Matthew Henson Trail Northwest Branch Trail SVU#3 For more information on Montgomery Parks Trails, please visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org. |
| The Spring GUIDE is Here! Montgomery Parks is offering a wide variety of programs, classes and events great for families, adults and children, this spring. Details are available in the eGuide from your computer or cell. Visit Active Montgomery to register. |
Montgomery Parks Summer Camps!
There is still time to register for Montgomery Parks summer camps, including Outdoor Adventure Camp, Golf & So Much More, Week in the Park, Wee Little Naturalists, Into the Woods, and many more on our Camps and Classes website.
You may also find the perfect camp for your kids at Montgomery Parks' Summer Camp Expos! Montgomery Parks offers more than 100 camps geared towards a wide variety of interests to summer campers of all ages. Many camps even offer before/after care, and camps run throughout the entire summer!
Summer Camp Expo will be held March 10-11;Cabin John Ice Rink - Saturday, March 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Wheaton Ice Arena - Sunday, March 11, 12:00-4:00 p.m. |
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