Montgomery Parks

May 8, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery Parks Seeks Proposals to Lease Park Buildings

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is seeking interested parties to enter into leases for the adaptive reuse of seven park activities buildings. The buildings are located at the following parks: Colesville Local Park Ken-Gar Palisades Local Park Maplewood-Alta Vista Local Park Nolte Local Park North Chevy Chase Local Park […]

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April 29, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Volunteers Needed for Historic Sites

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks is seeking volunteers to serve as docents and trail guides at two of its historic sites—Oakley Cabin in Olney and the Underground Railroad Experience Trail in Sandy Spring. The volunteer program provides interesting, educational opportunities for history enthusiasts to learn about the rich history of Montgomery County, while providing a valuable service […]

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April 10, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery Parks Wins Six Awards

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has received six awards from the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)<> at the Annual Conference this week in Ocean City, Maryland. Montgomery Parks received awards in the following categories: PARC Branch Planning and Design with Environmental Protection in Mind Award for impervious surface […]

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April 10, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Parks Director Mary Bradford is Retiring (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Parks Director Mary Bradford tells us about her upcoming retirement in June. Related:

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April 9, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Mary Bradford on Her Replacement (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Parks Director Mary Bradford tells us what she thinks is important when it comes to selecting a new Parks Director. Bradford announced earlier this year that she is retiring in June.   Related:

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April 6, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Big Demand for Fields in Montgomery County (Video)

Parks Director Mary Bradford attended Montgomery County’s Little League on opening day on April 5 in Germantown where she talked about the growing demand for facilities and fields in the county. Related:

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April 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Parks Director Mary Bradford at Opening Day (Video)

Parks Director Mary Bradford attended Montgomery County’s Little League opening day on April 5 in Germantown. Related:

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March 21, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 21

Here are five things you need to know today, March 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Korean community will thank Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, today, for including grants totaling $543,301 for four different Korean organizations in his FY 2015 recommended operating budget. 2. Montgomery Parks has announced that athletic fields are closed through March […]

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February 28, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Lake Needwood and Little Seneca Lake Remain Closed

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), has announced it is delaying the opening of Little Seneca Lake in Black Hill Regional Park and Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park because of  icy conditions caused by ongoing cold weather. According to the announcement, both lakes will remain closed for […]

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February 19, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Ovid Hazen Wells Park Update Set for Feb. 19

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is beginning the process to update the Master Plan for Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park, a 290-acre park located in Clarksburg. The public is encouraged to provide input into the planning process at a series of upcoming community and Planning Board meetings, and via […]

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