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Budget Cuts Impact Lining of Local Park Athletic Fields

Due to severe budget cuts and a shortage of available staff and supplies, effective September 1, 2010, Montgomery Parks will lay out and paint local fields only once at the beginning of each season. This change will not apply to regional and recreational park fields. More info.

Montgomery County Council Vice President Valerie Ervin Commends Department of Parks on Community Gardens Program.

On July 30, 2010, Council Vice President Valerie Ervin issued an update on the progress of the community gardens initiative in which she thanked Montgomery Parks. Learn more about our Community Gardens Program.

Avoid Contact with Lake Water at Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park

There is a strong possibility that a current algal bloom in Lake Needwood is Microcystin—a toxic substance produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water that contains Microcystin can cause minor skin irritation and gastrointestinal discomfort in humans and has been reported to result in health problems to animals that drink infected water. The Montgomery County Department of Parks is working with the Maryland Department of the Environment to complete lab tests to identify the species of Microcystin. These tests should be completed in approximately one week. In the meantime however and as a precaution please avoid all contact with the lake water and do not allow dogs or other pets to drink from or swim in the lake. More on Microcystis... We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Dog Park Permits Required for Use of Montgomery Parks Dog Parks as of August 1, 2010.

Effective August 1, 2010, permits will be required for the use of all Montgomery County dog parks managed by Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC. The fee charged by Montgomery Parks will allow you and your dog(s) access to all Montgomery Parks dog parks located in Cabin John Regional Park, Olney Manor Park, Black Hill Regional Park, Ridge Road Recreational Park, and Wheaton Regional Park—five at present, with the possibility of more to come. Learn more.

Consolidation of Park Police, Programming, Permitting and Registration Functions into County Government Being Considered by Council

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Show Us the Parks that Matter to You!

Even in tough fiscal times, it's important to remember that Parks Matter!

1. Download a "Parks Matter" sign.
2. Take a picture of yourself (or your children) at one of your favorite Montgomery County Parks (or park facilities) holding the sign.
3. Send us your photos.

We'll show off your photos online and send you a "Parks Matter" button and complimentary "Come Play in the Parks" pass.

Construction Notice: Trail Work in Black Hill Regional Park

Construction of a new hard surface hiking trail in Black Hill Regional Park is underway. The trail will be eight feet wide, approximately 6,000 feet long and consist primarily of asphalt. The construction area is from the Lake Ridge Drive loop along Picnic Lane to the existing bridge at Little Seneca Creek and connecting to the existing trail near Spinning Wheel Drive. Completion of the work is anticipated in November 2010. Questions? Contact Parks Construction Manager Bob Kane.

Come Play in the Parks!

Flea Market in the Park

September 11 & 25
October 9 & 23

Got stuff? Sell your treasures (old or new, crafts, art, etc.) at Wheaton Outdoor Rink, next to Wheaton Dog Park. Vendor fees for the last four "Fleas" of the year is only $20 for a 10' x 10' space. Register at ParkPASS.org for your space. Need stuff? Come on out and shop the wide variety of treasures at Flea Market in the Park! Free admission and parking.

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Community Corner

Vision2030 Project Seeks Public Input to Determine Direction of Future Parks and Recreation Services

Help Shape the Future of Parks and Recreation in Montgomery County!
Montgomery Parks (Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission) and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation are interested in your opinions on our parks, open spaces, recreation programming, and trails. Your ideas will help guide the long-term planning for our county’s parks and recreation services, facilities, and programs.

For more information or to comment, visit VisionMontgomery2030.org.

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