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WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites families to experience the wonders of nature during Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens, the free annual event offers hands-on activities and live entertainment designed to inspire children and their families.

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC),
has been awarded a $100,000 Maryland Department of General Services FY27 Capital Grant to develop a streetscape improvement plan for downtown Damascus, a significant step toward creating a safer, more connected, and economically vibrant Main Street corridor.

R ead more about Montgomery Planning receives $100,000 state grant to advance streetscape improvements in Damascus

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks is seeking review and input for a new Athletic Field Amenity Donation Draft Policy that provides an avenue for individuals and groups to donate funds to improve Montgomery Parks’ athletic fields. The public may provide feedback on the proposed policy by taking a short survey from September 9 – October 9, 2026. Survey responses will be considered when updating the policy before the Montgomery County Planning Board approves it.

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks will cut the ribbon on its newest park, Bottleworks Lane Park, on Friday, September 18, 2026. The celebration will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. at 1110 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Md. 20910. There will be a brief speaking program, as well as live music, food, and beer trucks.

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks is marking the completion of the renovation of Meadowside Nature Center with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This project marks the facility’s first major renovation since it opened in 1972. The celebration will take place at Meadowside Nature Center, located at 5100 Meadowside Lane in Rockville, and will include brief remarks and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting followed by tours of the new space and conversations with the center’s raptor trainers on the raptor deck.

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s Capital Planning and Development Division and MCN Build have received the ENR MidAtlantic Award of Merit in the Sports and Entertainment category for the new Marlow Heights Community Center project.

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites all residents and visitors to welcome fall at Brookside Gardens with four free Wednesday evening concerts in September. The Twilight Concert series runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Visitor Center lawn and features live music, dancing, and opportunities to gather with family and friends.

WHEATON, Md. – For 60 years, the beloved Cabin John Miniature Train has chugged along creating memories for generations of families, delighting children and adults alike as it winds through Cabin John Regional Park. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Montgomery Parks invites the community to join to enjoy half-price train rides all day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children under 12 will receive a free train whistle, while supplies last, and kids under age 2 ride free with a paying adult.

The Montgomery County Council voted to reappoint Commissioner James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), at its July 28, 2026, meeting. Hedrick, who was first appointed in 2023, will now serve a new four-year term on the Planning Board.

Montgomery Parks is closing select outdoor facilities today because of Code Purple air quality conditions affecting the region. Closed facilities include: