Updated park rules go into effect July 1

| at 2:00 pm | Categories Montgomery County
Updated park rules go into effect July 1

North Four Corners park photo by Mike Diegel. Montgomery Parks has updated rules and regulations for the use of county parks that will go into effect July 1. This is the first comprehensive update of the rules since March 2001. Some of the major changes include: Except where otherwise prohibited, fishing is allowed in all park locations, as long as … Read More

Ellsworth Urban Park will be expanded after house demolition

| at 11:57 am | Categories Montgomery County

This house will be torn down to allow more space for the adjoining park. Photo by Mike Diegel. Montgomery Parks plans to demolish a house the department owns at 8915 Colesville Rd. to expand Ellsworth Urban Park, which abuts the property. The addition will expand the park’s acreage by about 30 percent, said Dominic Quattrocchi, planner coordinator for the department. … Read More