Community Input for Future New Mural on Glenmont Local Park Activity Building

Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery Parks Foundation, which will commission a mural for the park activity building at Glenmont Local Park, are seeking design ideas for the mural from community members to ensure it reflects the history, values, stories and aspirations of the diverse neighborhood. Community members can provide their input via an online survey open through Aug. 30.

The mural project is made possible by a grant from the Montgomery Parks Foundation.

“We are excited to support this project to bring art to this park while also showcasing the values and culture that are part of this community,” said Katie Rictor, executive director of the Montgomery Parks Foundation. “We are eager for input from the community so we can develop something everyone will love.”

Following analysis of the survey results, Montgomery Parks will issue a call to artists to submit proposals. More details will be available on the park project page.

The Glenmont Local Park activity building is one of 19 park activity buildings in the Montgomery Parks system. Park activity buildings offer convenient and affordable options for residents to host gatherings. The Glenmont Park building, a mid-20th Century modern design, was constructed in 1954 and renovated in 2018.

The mural will be visible from Randolph Road.