March 18, 2015

Montgomery Parks Athletic Fields Opening Delayed until April 1 due to Harsh Weather Conditions

The opening of all Montgomery Parks’ park and elementary/middle school athletic fields (excluding synthetic turf fields) will be delayed until April 1, at the earliest, due to this year’s extremely harsh winter weather conditions.

Field conditions will be assessed on a daily basis beginning April 1 to determine if they are suitable for use. Until then, teams are not permitted to play or practice on fields due to the risk of destroying surfaces as well as the ground underneath.

For additional information and updates about fields, contact the Montgomery Parks and Community Use of Public Facilities athletic field rainout line at 301-765-8787 or register for Montgomery Parks ALERT notifications at www.montgomeryparks.org/media/alerts.shtm to receive updates on field conditions. Updates regarding field status will also be available at www.MontgomeryParks.org