Montgomery Parks Extends Open Parkways for Labor Day Weekend; Announces Operating Hours

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, announces Labor Day operating hours, including extending its  Open Parkways through Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 7 a.m., for the holiday weekend.    

Open Parkways Schedule 

Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive, and Little Falls Parkway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists for exercise and recreation. 

Open to pedestrians and bicyclists (closed to motor vehicles), from Friday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m., to Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 7 a.m. 

• Sligo Creek Parkway  
• Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)    
• Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)    
• Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.7 miles)     

Open to pedestrians and bicyclists (closed to motor vehicles), from Saturday, Sept. 4, at 7 a.m., to Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 7 a.m.

• Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile) 

Labor Day Marks the Final Weekend to Enjoy Seasonal Amenities

• South Germantown SplashPark & Mini-Golf open daily through Monday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
• Lake Needwood Boat rentals open Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Black Hills Boat Rentals open Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Additional facilities open during the holiday weekend include:

• Parks, trails, gardens, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor exercise stations, and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts* open daily sunrise to sunset. (*select outdoor courts are available for rental.) 
• The in-line hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park may be permitted, or are available first-come, first serve if not reserved. 
• Picnic shelters and campfire rings are available for rental at several locations.   
• Little Bennett Campground   
• Cabin John Miniature Train and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel  Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Monday, Sept. 6.
• Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Monday, Sept. 6.
• South Germantown Driving Range  
• Brookside Gardens grounds open daily sunrise-sunset, Visitor Center and Gift Shop open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conservatory open daily 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
• Josiah Henson Museum and Park Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Monday, Sept. 6. Timed entry tickets required.  
• Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Museum & Visitor Center, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The following facilities will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021

• Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices 
• Montgomery Parks Information and Customer Service Office
• Pauline Betz Addie  and Wheaton Indoor Tennis Centers 
• Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena  (also closed Sept.4 and 5)  
• Josiah Henson Museum and Park
• Indoor nature facilities buildings are closed, visit calendar for schedule of outdoor programming.
• Meadowside Nature Center building remains closed for renovations.
• Brookside Nature Center building will be closed beginning Sept. 1, 2021, for renovations.

Need a jump-start on your weekend planning?  Visit the Parks Picks blog for a weekly list of fun things to do or see in Montgomery Parks.