Black History Month Spotlight: The Newmantown Community
In the late 1800s, there was a thriving farming community in Derwood built by an African American couple, Albert and Mary Newman. An exhibit at the Agricultural History Farm Park… Read More
Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks Seeks Applications for Silver Spring Art Installation
Up to $100,000 is offered to an artist for a new public art installation in downtown Silver Spring. The artist would create a permanent installation at the new Gene Lynch… Read More
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Hosts Black History Month Family Day
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park is hosting a family day for Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 18. Families can pick up maps at the Visitor Center and go on a… Read More
Safe Streets Grant Program Awards $7.5 Million to Montgomery Parks
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program awarded Montgomery Parks with $7.5 million towards facilitating safe access to parks, trails and recreation facilities through 2026. Director of Montgomery… Read More
Montgomery Parks to Close Beach Drive Tuesday, Feb. 7
Parts of Beach Drive in Kensington will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 9 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Montgomery Parks’ ongoing deer population management program necessitates… Read More
Montgomery Parks Preserves Black History With Programs and Museums
Montgomery Parks works to preserve African American history with several parks and museums in the county that are open all year. During February, Montgomery Parks offers free educational programs and… Read More
MLK Day Celebrations Around the County
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year to honor the life of the Civil Rights leader. The holiday was signed into… Read More
Historias Principales de 2022: Salsa en el Parque
A raíz de los protocolos de la pandemia, Montgomery Parks creó una ingeniosa idea de generar esparcimiento con una serie de actividades al aire libre: “Salsa en el Parque”, donde… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Weekend
Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Saturday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan. 2. Here’s a breakdown of closures for facilities, services, buildings and offices for New… Read More
El Condado Anuncia Calendario para las Fiestas de Fin de Año
El gobierno del condado de Montgomery seguirá un cronograma de vacaciones desde el sábado 24 de diciembre hasta el lunes 26 de diciembre. Aquí hay un desglose de los cierres… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for Christmas Weekend
Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 26. Here’s a breakdown of closures for facilities, services, buildings and offices for Christmas… Read More
Concept Plan for South Silver Spring Park Revealed
A concept plan for the new South Silver Spring Park includes amenities like a dog run, bocce court, stage, playgrounds and games. Montgomery Parks unveiled the plan for the park… Read More