Did you know that wherever you are in Montgomery County, you’re never more than 2 miles from a park?
Parks provide extraordinary opportunities for reflection, rejuvenation, and relaxation. You and your family likely visit Montgomery County Parks several times a year, maybe once a month, every week, or even more! You have probably shared a picnic, taken a bike ride, enjoyed a baseball, soccer, or tennis game or walked your dog in the park. Your parks are safe, clean and a great place to spend time outdoors alone or together as a family.
Your parks are also suffering.
Over the past 10 years, the total acreage managed by M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks has increased by 11% to over 35,000 acres- that’s 11% of the land mass of the entire county. Over the same time period, the staff available to support the work program has decreased by 22% and funding has been declining at an alarming rate for the past three years.
“What we’re doing to the park system is really a shame.” County Council President Valerie Ervin (Washington Post 2/23/11)
What might this mean for your favorite park? You will see the grass mowed less frequently, repairs to playgrounds, tennis courts and other facilities will take longer and any planned improvements or renovations will be significantly delayed.
How can you help?
Become a Friend of Montgomery Parks! Join at one of the following levels and you’ll receive:
Basic- $35
- Welcome Packet!
- Parks magnet/bumper sticker
- Invitation to Friends night at the Garden of Lights 2012 (a car load of people are welcome)
Basic Plus- $55
- Includes all of the above plus:
- Invitation to the preview evening of the Harvest Festival, Butterfly exhibit or Haunted Train for two people
Supporter- $75
- Includes all of the above plus:
- Invitation to the preview evening of the Harvest Festival, Butterfly exhibit or Haunted Train for two people
- Invitations to two (2) Friends-only park opportunity* for two (2) people
Contributor- $95
- Includes all of the above plus:
- 5% off permit fee for park activity building
*Friends-only unique park opportunities will include:
- Wildflower hike with guide
- Campout a Seneca Stone Barn with a campfire
- Behind the scenes tours of Woodlawn Barn and/or Kingsley School
- Archaeological digs
- Birdtalk hikes
Show your support for Montgomery County Parks— Click here to become a Friend TODAY!
