News Detail

Montgomery Parks receives over $6 million in funding from the State of Maryland for significant park improvement projects and expansion of its solar initiative

April 15, 2026

WHEATON, Md.—Montgomery Parks received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session
for seven park projects and the expansion of the department’s solar energy initiative. The department will use the funding to renovate parks and
playgrounds in various legislative districts in Montgomery County. The solar energy initiative funding will contribute to the goal of doubling
the department’s solar power production over the next five years.

News Archive

Rose-Budd House given historic designation in Montgomery County

April 13, 2026

Montgomery County Council voted to historically designate century-old home in Sandy Spring symbolizing the contributions of the county’s earliest Black families to education, community building, and cultural heritage Rockville, Md. – The Montgomery County Council voted to add the Rose-Budd…

Montgomery Parks celebrates special national designation for trails in Germantown

April 06, 2026

Montgomery Parks is honored that trails in and around Germantown have been recognized by The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), which has named Germantown as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town. This new national designation honors communities with an exceptional commitment…

Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce April 2026 calendar of events - Montgomery Planning

March 31, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department, both part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), announced their April 2026 calendar of events and meetings. The public can participate in Planning Board meetings by testifying in-person, testifying virtually, over the phone, or by sending written…