Montgomery Parks has released details regarding its operating hours and programs for the upcoming Presidents Day holiday.
Open Parkways Schedule
During the Presidents Day holiday, the Open Parkways schedule will be in effect. This means that parkways will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists while being closed to motor vehicles.
- Beach Drive between Connecticut and Knowles Avenue (2.9 miles)
Saturday, February 17, starting at 7 a.m. until Monday, February 19, until 4 p.m. - Sligo Creek Parkway between Old Carroll Avenue and Piney Branch Road, and from Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West
Friday, February 16, from 9 a.m. until Monday, February 19, until 4 p.m.
Please note: The gate closures are scheduled to be completed by the specified times mentioned above. The reopening of the parkways will commence at the indicated times; however, this process may take up to 30 minutes to finalize.
Fun Activities Available During the Presidents Day Weekend
Various fun activities will be available throughout the Presidents Day holiday weekend:
- Parks, trails, gardens, nature centers, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor exercise stations, and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts* will be open daily from sunrise to sunset. (*Certain outdoor courts are available for rental.)
- The inline hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park and the street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park may be permitted or are available on a first-come, first-served basis if not reserved.
- Campfire rings can be rented at multiple locations.
- Ice skating at Cabin John Ice Rink or Wheaton Ice Arena
- Little Bennett Campground
- Brookside Gardens grounds will be open daily from sunrise to sunset, with the Visitor Center operating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Conservatory from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Please note that the Visitor Center and Conservatory will be closed on Presidents Day, February 19)
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park will have special hours on Presidents Day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Presidents Day Holiday Operating Hours
On Monday, February 19, 2024, the following facilities will be CLOSED:
- Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices
- Montgomery Parks Public Information and Customer Service Office
- Brookside Gardens Visitor Center and Conservatory
- All Montgomery Parks Nature Centers (Grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset)
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks oversees more than 37,000 acres of parkland, comprising 419 parks. It operates as a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to manage public land. M-NCPPC has gained national recognition for its exceptional parks and recreation services, serving as a model for other parks systems nationwide.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, under The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, actively promotes and facilitates the involvement of individuals with disabilities. For disability modifications, please reach out to the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724, or [email protected]. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for further details.