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LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) won the 2026 Maryland Planning Award from the American Planning Association Maryland Chapter (APA MD) for Best Community Engagement for the Walker Mill CDC Youth Wellness and Opportunities Assessment.

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), has earned six honors in the 2026 MarCom Awards international competition, including one platinum award, three gold awards, and two honorable mentions. The awards recognize excellence in communications, marketing, graphic design, public outreach, and creative storytelling that support Montgomery Planning’s mission of informing and engaging residents in shaping Montgomery County’s future.

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks will celebrate the department’s first 18-hole disc golf course on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Northwest Branch Recreational Park at 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, Md., 20905. The celebration will feature a brief speaking program followed by demonstrations and tutorials. Disc golf, a rapidly expanding sport, is simple to play and draws people of all ages and abilities.

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.

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.