Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board Thursday, February 2. View the full agenda for that meeting here.
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| Planning Board and Department Announce February 2017 Events The Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department are pleased to announce their February 2017 calendar of events. These meetings offer opportunities for the Planning Department staff and Planning Board members to discuss policies and engage with the public. Review the full list of events and ongoing plans and projects below and go online to www.montgomeryplanning.org for more details. View the full list 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. |
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
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is celebrating Black History Month with a stage production that is written, staged and performed by its staff. Two performances of Voices in the Dark will be held at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland on Friday, February 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each and admission is free for M-NCPPC employees. For details, go to http://www.mncppc.org/Voices_in_the_Dark.html. Learn more here. |
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.
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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: NOTICE: New Traffic Pattern At Trail Crossing and Little Falls Parkway coming soon. Look for a new traffic pattern to improve safety at the intersection of Little Falls Parkway and the Capital Crescent Trail. Work will start late December. 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 for the Bike Share Station.PEPCO crews will begin 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. Bikers and walkers should use caution when traveling through the designated work zone areas. |
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: UPDATE: The Park Staff presentation to the Planning Board on revised recommendations to the Outdoor Tennis Court Policy has been rescheduled to February 2, 2017. Please visit the Montgomery Planning Board Agenda for additional information as presentation time is subject to change. Montgomery Parks will present revised recommendations to the Outdoor Tennis Court Policy to the Planning Board on Thursday, January 26, 2017. A copy of the policy is available for review. Please visit the Montgomery Planning Board Agenda as presentation time is subject to change. Montgomery Parks will have a community meeting to review plans to renovate the playground at Battery Lane Urban Park on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center. Park Staff encourages the public to attend and provide input on potential improvements to the playground. Visit the Montgomery Parks Projects web page for more information on the project. Montgomery Parks is seeking public input to the Preferred Concept Plan for Long Branch-Wayne Local Park. Park staff will host a community meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7pm. Meeting will be held at Long Branch Community Recreational Center. Residents and the community are encouraged to attend to discuss the renovations for Long Branch-Wayne Local Park. |
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
Accessibility Improvement work is scheduled at Fleming Local Park and Clear Spring Local Park this winter. Work is scheduled to begin at Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park and Stratton Local Park in the near future. For more information on these and other accessibility projects please visit Accessibility Information for Montgomery Parks web page. |
Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan Update
Attention Wheaton Regional Park fans! Montgomery Parks is in the process of updating the Master Plan for this park. Be sure to tell us what you think! Public input is encouraged throughout the planning process
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| Park Projects: NEW: Olney Square Neighborhood Park - A part of the park located off of Gelding Lane will be closed to the public this winter. Work is scheduled to begin in January 2017 to remove the parking lot and hard surface court. Staff is planning to re-purpose the area and is seeking public input. Share Your Vision on the Future of Your Community. Do you want a walk-through garden? An outdoor work-out facility? A trail? Or something else? What would you like to see as part of the park renovation? Click here to post a comment and help us make the parks better. NOTICE: Wheaton-Claridge Local Park will be closing as the entire park undergoes renovations. The project is scheduled to be completed by the Spring of 2017. The Park Activity Building will also get a makeover to improve access. 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. Sligo Creek Stream Valley Trail - Park staff will begin culvert repair work this fall 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. Please use caution around work areas. Western Grove Urban Park, formerly the Chevy Chase Open Space Urban Park is closed for renovations. The 1.9 acre project, in partnership with the Chevy Chase Village, will enhance park amenities including improved accessible walkways, lighting, a paved seating area, natural play area, green space, fencing, and a water feature when completed. Click here for additional information on the project. Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park: WSSC work, as part of the WSSC Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Program is in progress. Additional work will include the removal of the tennis court and hard surface path to allow reforestation. Click here for more information. Kemp Mill Urban Park: The park is 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. Playgrounds at John Haines Neighborhood Park, Camp Seneca Special Park, West Fairland Local Park and Wheaton-Claridge Local Park are closed as part of the Playground Renovation Program. All work is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2017. |
| Trail Work in Parks WSSC work, as 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. Trail users should be cautious and avoid work areas. Click here for more information. 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. 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! Click here to see all the various programs, classes and events Montgomery Parks has to offer you and your family. Browse the eGuide from your computer or cell via at Montgomery Parks eGuides.
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The 2017 Summer Camp Guide is Here!
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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| Montgomery Parks Volunteer Opportunities 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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