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Montgomery Parks announces winner of the Glenmont Local Park mural design contest

September 19, 2025

WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks announces that the design submission “Rooted and Radiant” has been selected as the winning mural to adorn the park activity building at Glenmont Local Park. Four artists were shortlisted to develop site-specific designs, with the final selection made by the community through an open voting process. The contest generated over 2,500 votes. The artist will begin work on the mural in mid-October, and it will be unveiled in early November.

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Montgomery Planning presents preliminary findings of Development Pipeline Analysis to Montgomery County Planning Board

September 19, 2025

Findings show high interest rates, rising construction costs, regulatory delays, and local policies as major impediments to housing production in Montgomery County Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NPPC),…

Community mural project to bring neighbors together at Agricultural History Farm Park

September 15, 2025

WHEATON, Md. –  Story Tapestries, in partnership with Montgomery Parks will launch the Community Roots: History and Belonging Mural Project on September 20, 2025. This creative initiative invites community members to come together via a series of community meetings to explore their heritage…

Prost and Welcome: Montgomery Parks presents the Parks Ale Trail

September 10, 2025

WHEATON, Md. – Raise a glass and lace up your hiking boots for Montgomery Parks popular Oktoberfest celebration, Parks Ale Trail on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park. This free, family-friendly festival blends live music,…