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NOTE: Keep Out of the Water at Flower Valley Neighborhood Park

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the Department of Parks are currently investigating a recent unidentified contamination of the waterways leading into Flower Valley Neighborhood Park, 4510 Hornbeam Drive in Rockville. Contact with the water is prohibited at this time.

The contamination occurred upstream and outside of the park, killing a significant number of fish and other aquatic life.  Currently MDE and parks aquatic biologists are continuing to look into the exact cause of this contamination and working to return this area to environmental health.   Map of impacted area.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.  In the meantime, please enjoy the park’s ballfield, tennis and basketball courts, new playground and picnic shelter—they are safe to use.

Half-Price Mooring Sites at Lake Needwood

Effective August 4, 2008, mooring site fees for the remainder of the 2008 boating season (through December 15, 2008) at Lake Needwood will drop from $50.00 to $25.00. The seasonal boating permit remains $65. There are only a few sites left, so call 301-948-0501 today to secure your mooring site at Lake Needwood.

Portion of Hoyles Mill Trail Closed Until Mid-November

A portion of Hoyles Mill Trail is closed through approximately mid-November as the Department of Parks constructs a new bridge over the old ford across Little Seneca Creek on Hoyles Mill Road in Boyds. For more information on the project and trail maps, visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center Closes for a Facelift July 7

In the continuing effort to make the Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center the very best place to play indoor tennis in Montgomery County, we'll be resurfacing and color coating all six courts this summer. The center will close to start this work beginning Monday, July 7, and we hope to have the work completed and re-open the facility on Thursday, September 11.

Cabin John Summer Tennis Clinics Move Outside

If you sign up for a Summer '08 tennis clinic at Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center between July 7 and September 10 (while we're redoing the courts), instruction for your class will take place at the outdoor tennis courts at Cabin John Regional Park (right next to Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive). more

Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility Update

We truly regret the inconvenience caused to the tennis community by the multiple delays to the renovation project at the Wheaton Indoor Tennis facility. We rarely have had so many bad things happen to a good project. Find project history, answers and plans for moving forward here.

Ag Farm Trail Detour on Tree Farm Trail

Trail users visiting the Agricultural History Farm Park trails should use caution when using the Tree Farm Trail.  A temporary detour has been established due to construction work along Airpark Road and is clearly marked. For more information, call the Park Manager at (301)-948-5053.

Portion of Muncaster Mill Trail at Rock Creek Regional Park Closed Due to WSSC Water Line Break

A WSSC water line break has closed the portion of Muncaster Mill Trail between the Smith Environmental Center and the Meadowside Nature Center. Repairs are expected to begin today and will be completed as soon as possible. For more information contact the Park Manager at 301-948-5053 or our Park Information Line at 301-495-2595.

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Women's Outdoor Weekend:
A "Girls' Getaway" in the Great Outdoors

Join us for the third annual Fall Women's Outdoor Weekend at Rockwood Manor in Potomac, Maryland on Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7. New activities include horseback riding at Potomac Horse Center, trap shooting, fly fishing and tree identification, in addition to old favorites like rock climbing, archery, archaeology and kayaking. Registration is now open! Visit ParkPASS.org to register online, or call us at 301-299-5026 for more information.
Activity descriptions for Fall '08 Women's Outdoor Weekend

Get Your Discount Amusement Park Tickets

Want to save big bucks at area amusement parks? Visit Cabin John Ice Rink or South Germantown Splash Playground & Miniature Golf, and we'll hook you up! Tickets are available for family fun spots like Busch Gardens, Six Flags Great Adventure, Hershey Park, Kings Dominion, Six Flags America, Sesame Place, and more! The discounts are substantial, and are offered to you through Montgomery Parks' partnership with the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association.

Where's the Water? New "Cool-Off Coupons" available for Little Bennett Campers

You want water? We got water! Come camping at Little Bennett Campground (Sunday - Thursday check-ins) and receive a coupon good for significant savings at one of two wonderfully cool nearby Montgomery Parks facilities. See the "Special Announcements & Events" section on LittleBennettCampground.com for more information.

Video: Parks on TV

"In Montgomery County" host Toby Beach interviews Parks Director Mary Bradford and Marketing Manager Kate Stookey to talk about Montgomery County parks. watch video

See Us on the Parks Show

Each month, the Parks Show explores our County parks. From canoeing on Little Seneca Lake to attending a gardening lecture at Brookside, our cable show can help you discover more about our many parks. more

Community Corner

Upper Rock Creek Trail Corridor Plan Public Hearing

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tentatively scheduled for 7:30 pm
Park & Planning Headquarters
8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
For more on the draft plan

Battery Lane Urban Park Renovation

Let us know your thoughts on this redesign! Take the online survey by Friday, September 12, 2008. More

New Deer Management Workgroup Report

Read the report (pdf). Share your comments by email or call 301-949-2909

 

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