Who does the purchasing for the Commission?

November 3, 2023

The Commission operates under a decentralized purchasing system in which Field Purchasing Agents have been given signature authority to make purchases not to exceed $10,000. The Central Purchasing Division provides assistance during the purchasing process and reviews documentation to ensure that purchasing procedures are followed. For more information please call (301) 454-1609.

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Garden of Lights returns to illuminate Brookside Gardens for the holiday season

November 10, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ popular Garden of Lights returns to Brookside Gardens on Friday, November 20, transforming the grounds into a glowing winter wonderland with more than a million twinkling lights. New displays this year feature nighttime creatures, including…

Montgomery Planning releases new design guidelines for parking lots and parking garages in Montgomery County

November 06, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented the Montgomery County Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board, also part of the Commission, during the Board’s…

Skip the checkout line: Montgomery Parks’ Holiday Share Fair offers free “shopping” and a greener way to give

November 03, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Calling all generous neighbors and gift seekers: Montgomery Parks invites residents to give once-loved items a second life at its Holiday Share Fair on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Residents with gently used items to pass along can…