There is no Planning Board Meeting on Thursday, November 24, 2016. View past agendas here.
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Community Meeting for MARC Rail Communities Plan Will Be Held on November 30 at the Upcounty Regional Services Center
The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 2 of the Upcounty Regional Services Center (12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874) to discuss the MARC Rail Communities Plan.
Planners will present information from consultants studying the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) station areas in Germantown and Boyds. The public discussion will focus on road "diets" - reducing the number of travel lanes or road widths - in Germantown and a possible overpass or underpass in Boyds. Learn more here.
RSVP for the November 30 MARC Rail Communities Plan meeting. |
Coming Soon! Garden of Lights, Brookside Gardens' holiday outdoor light exhibit! Celebrates its 19th season as a Baltimore/Washington, DC area family holiday tradition! November 25, 2016 - January 1, 2017 (Open every night except December 24 & 25)
Step into a magical winter wonderland illuminated with more than one million dazzling colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted, original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements. Stroll from garden to garden enjoying twinkling tree forms, fountains, sparkling snowflakes overhead and more.
The night wouldn't be complete without a visit inside the Conservatory to enjoy watching G-Scale model trains wind through a seasonal landscape. Afterward, warm up inside the Visitors Center while you sip hot cocoa and listen to one of the nightly musical performances. Isn't it time you made the Garden of Lights your family's holiday tradition?
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Planning Department Co-Sponsors Artomatic 2016 at Park Potomac Development from November 3 through December 9
The Montgomery County Planning Department is one of this year's sponsors of Artomatic, the arts festival being held from Thursday, November 3 through Friday, December 9 at Park Potomac (12435 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854). The event is known for transforming empty spaces into vibrant displays for discovering new art and artists, and this year's event will be held on the fifth and sixth floors of an office building within the mixed-use Park Potomac development at Montrose Road and Interstate-270. Learn more here.
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Public Hearing for Rock Spring Master Plan Will Be Held on December 1
The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, has posted the Public Hearing Draft of the Rock Spring Master Plan on its website for public review and invites members of the community to testify about its recommendations at the Planning Board meeting on Thursday, December 1. For details about speaking or submitting testimony, consult the Planning Board website. Learn more here.
View the Rock Spring Public Hearing Draft.
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Planning Department Will Host Public Art and Placemaking Discussion on December 2
The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will host a discussion on the financial and social benefits of public art and placemaking in its auditorium (8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD) on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more here. |
Work on the Capital Crescent Trail
Several projects are scheduled to begin on the Capital Crescent Trail this fall. Trail users should be cautious around work areas and watch for partial trail closures as park staff begin work to improve trail use: PEPCO crews will be on the Capital Crescent Trail as they begin a 3-month electric infrastructure replacement project. Mobile work zone from River Road to MacArthur Boulevard will start in November that will keep the trail open during construction with signage and flagmen posted during working hours. Bikers and walkers should use caution when traveling through the designated work zone areas.Bike Share Station Installation - MCDOT will be installing a Bike Share Station at the trail intersection on Hillandale Road. Traffic and trail access may be interrupted as equipment is installed for the Bike Share Station |
Upcoming Community Meetings
Community meetings to present projects and plans for upcoming park renovations and upgrades are scheduled for this fall season. The community is encouraged to attend these meetings and provide input on the upcoming projects: Montgomery Parks presented to the Planning Board recommendations to the Outdoor Tennis Court Policy on Thursday, November 17, 2016. A copy of the agenda and policy is available for viewing here. The public is encouraged to comment on the policy changes by emailing Montgomery Parks at info@MontgomeryParks.org. |
Public Input Sought For North Branch Hiker-Biker Trail Realignment
Montgomery Park Staff is seeking public comment on a proposed shift in the alignment to the new North Branch Hiker-Biker Trail. This recommended alignment shift would reduce the potential damage to both the stream and the trail during major storms. Visit the New Parks & Projects tab at MontgomeryParks.org to "Tell Us What You Think!". |
Make Plans to Visit Woodlawn Visitor Center Before the Season Ends
Visit and explore the county's newest historical exhibit that echoes the past and tells the story of a bustling farm, its community, and those who made a bold bid for freedom on the Underground Railroad. The Woodlawn Visitor Center, is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm through November. The trail and grounds are open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Click here for more info. |
Elevated Levels of Microcystin at Lake Frank and Lake Needwood
Lake Needwood and Lake Frank in Rock Creek Regional Park are being monitored for elevated levels of microcystin, a blue-green algae that can be harmful to people and their pets. Visitors, particularly dog owners, are urged to use caution in and around the lakes. More information is available here. |
Emerald Ash Borer in Montgomery Parks
Emerald Ash Borer in Montgomery Parks A non-native invasive beetle in Montgomery County is wreaking havoc on ash trees, many which are located in stream valleys on parkland. Learn more on the department's plan to address the issue here. |
Accessibility Improvements Continue
Accessibility Improvement work is scheduled at Fleming Local Park, Clear Spring Local Park and Meadowside Nature Center- Raptor Walkway Exhibit this fall. Work is scheduled to begin at Aberdeen Local Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park and Stratton Local Park in the near future. For more information on these and other accessibility projects please visit: Accessibility Information for Montgomery Parks webpage. |
Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan Update
Attention Wheaton Regional Park fans! Montgomery Parks is in the process of updating the Master Plan for this park. Be sure to tell us what you think! Public input is encouraged throughout the planning process.
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| Park Projects: NEW: Sligo Creek - Inwood Tributary- Highway safety maintenance is starting this fall just south of University Boulevard on the Sligo Creek Parkway Trail for culvert repairs. Work will include stream stabilization when finished. The trail will remain open with minimal interruption during work, but construction vehicles will be designated to access through Wheaton Lane. Please use caution around work areas. NOTICE: Wheaton- Claridge Local Park will be closing as the entire park undergoes renovations. The project is scheduled to be completed by the winter of 2017. The Park Activity Building will also get a makeover for improved access. Park users are encouraged to visit other parks in the area as park amenities will not be accessible to the public. Click here for more information on the project. Western Grove Urban Park, formerly the Chevy Chase Open Space Urban Park is closed for renovations. The 1.9 acre project, in partnership with the Chevy Chase Village, will enhance park amenities including improved accessible walkways, lighting, a paved seating area, natural play area, green space, fencing, and a water feature when completed. Click here for additional information on the project. Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park: WSSC work, as part of the WSSC Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Program is in progress. Additional work will include the removal of the tennis court and hard surface path to allow reforestation. Click here for more information. Kemp Mill Urban Park: The park is closed for renovations to improve overall access, update the pond and expand the playground. Renovations are expected to be completed by spring 2017. Click here for a list of alternative parks in the area. Playgrounds at John Haines Neighborhood Park, Camp Seneca Special Park, West Fairland Local Park and Wheaton-Claridge Local Park are closed as part of the Playground Renovation Program. All work is scheduled to be completed by summer 2016. Click here for more information. |
| Trail Work in Parks Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail - The trail section on Beach Drive between Franklin Street and the Saul Road Connector is currently closed and inaccessible to the public. The work will require the area to be closed for an extended period of time for trail renovations and realignment. A 0.5mile detour has been measured using Franklin Street to Parkwood Drive connecting back to trail at Saul Road. Click here for more information.Parklawn Local Park - Trail improvements will continue through the winter for the Rock Creek Biker-Biker Trail at Parklawn Local Park. The project will include a new connector to the trail, stream sediment control and storm water management.Wheaton Regional Park - Trail work continues around Pine Lake trails to improve access and storm water management. Watch for detours posted around designated work areas as work is scheduled to continue through the winter. For more information on Montgomery Parks Trails please visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org. |
The Winter Program GUIDE Is Here and Online!
Click here to see all the various programs, classes and events Montgomery Parks has to offer you and your family. Browse the eGuide from your computer or cell via at Montgomery Parks eGuides.
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| Montgomery Parks Volunteer Opportunities Trail Workdays through December - Click Here!Garden of Lights Assistant, Brookside Gardens - Click Here!Family 5K Forest Fun Walk, Wheaton Regional Park, Nov. 19th - Click Here!Winter Solstice Campfire, Meadowside Nature Center, Dec. 17th - Click Here!Winter Solstice Festival, Brookside Nature Center, Dec. 18th - Click Here! |
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