Montgomery Parks Unveils Concept Plan for New South Silver Spring Park

Montgomery Parks has unveiled the concept plan for the new South Silver Spring Park planned for 1110 East-West Highway in Silver Spring. The park will be on the site of the former National Tire and Battery business.

Montgomery Parks is now working on refining the park concept plan and anticipates demolishing the building on site in the spring of 2023.

The concept plan for the new park was developed based on recommendations in the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan and extensive community feedback gathered through an open house and online surveys.

Many of the amenities specifically requested by the community are incorporated in the concept plan, including a promenade, picnic area, fitness area, stage, dog run, bocce, multi-sports court, drinking fountain, age-specific playgrounds and nature play areas and games.

Plantings will include street trees, shade and flowering trees, bioretention areas and landscape beds for pollinator-friendly plants.

“We are excited to be creating a first-class urban park in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, where nearby residents can gather with their friends and families to enjoy a variety of activities and amenities,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks, “We recognize the important role this park will play for this community, and we are moving swiftly to get it built and open to the public.”

The South Silver Spring concept plan is posted on the project page on Montgomery Parks website.