Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board Thursday, February 2. View the full agenda for that meeting here. |
 Planning Board and Department Announce February 2017 Events |
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. |
M-NCPPC Presents Voices in the Dark on February 3 at the University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center to Celebrate Black History Month
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Planning Department Launches Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan with Community Meeting on February 22 at Sargent Shriver Elementary School
The Montgomery County Planning Department is launching the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sargent Shriver Elementary School (12518 Greenly Street, Silver Spring, MD).
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. |
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. Visit the Montgomery Parks Weather Alert page for details to better prepare your day. 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 fall. Trail users should be cautious around work areas and watch for partial trail closures as park staff begin work to improve trail use: |
Upcoming Community Meetings Make plans to attend upcoming community meetings. Park Staff will be on site to present projects and plans for upcoming park renovations and upgrades are scheduled for this fall season. The community is encouraged to attend these meetings and provide input on the upcoming projects: |
 Carroll Ave Bridge Over Sligo Creek Parkway Remains Closed Maryland State Highway is doing major rehabilitation work of the MD 195 (Carroll Avenue) Bridge over Sligo Creek and Sligo Creek Parkway. The bridge will remain closed and traffic detoured during the one-year project. Work may intermittently close Sligo Creek Parkway. Traffic will be detoured and drivers encouraged to seek alternate routes. Use caution around work areas and continue to share roadways. For more updates... |
  Emerald Ash Borer in Montgomery Parks
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 |
 Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan Update |
Trail Work in Parks -
- 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.
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 Parklawn Local Park - 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. -
UPDATE: 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 in December 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.
For more information on Montgomery Parks Trails please visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org. |
The Winter Program GUIDE Is Here and Online! |
Want a warmer thought? Start thinking about summer now! Get ready for our amazing Summer Camps and Programs. Registration begins January 17. Check out MontgomeryParks.org to see the scheduled summer camps, programs, activities, and offerings throughout Montgomery Parks.
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- MLK Day of Service, many parks in MoCo, Weekend of Jan. 14-16 - Click Here!
- Maple Sugar Days, Weekend in February, Brookside Nature Center - Click Here!
- Program Access Volunteer - Inclusion Support - Click Here!
- Weed Warrior Workdays, many parks in MoCo - Click Here!
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Boulevard will keep the trail open during construction with signage and flagmen posted during working hours. Bikers and walkers should use caution when traveling through the designated work zone areas.
