SILVER SPRING, MD—M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks will host a series of public meetings the weeks of July 16 and July 23 to introduce the organizations that have been selected to lease several park activity buildings that were closed in 2010 due to low use. The organizations were selected in June following a competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) process. All of the selected organizations will offer educational programs, recreational activities, and/or child care at the facilities.
Schedule of Public Meetings
Tuesday, July 17, 7PM
Public Meeting for Clarksburg Park Activity Building
Clarksburg Park Activity Building
22501 Wims Road
Clarksburg, MD
The Clarksburg Sports Association has proposed use of this building to offer curriculum-based after school care programs, Tae Kwon Do classes, youth sports clinics, tutoring, a summer camp, and activities such as art classes, dance and theatre.
Wednesday, July 18, 7PM
Public Meeting for Maplewood-Alta Vista Park Activity Building
Maplewood-Alta Vista Park Activity Building
5209 Alta Vista Road
Bethesda, MD
The YMCA Ayrlawn has proposed use of this facility to provide child care and summer camp programs, and will also make the site available to the community for civic meetings, birthday parties, and other community uses.
Thursday, July 19, 7PM
Public Meeting for the Colesville Park Activity Building
Colesville Park Activity Building
610 Hobbs Drive
Silver Spring, MD
The YMCA Silver Spring has proposed use of this facility to provide child care and summer camp programs, and will also make the site available to the community for civic meetings, birthday parties and other community uses.
Monday, July 23, 7PM
Public Meeting for the North Chevy Chase Park Activity Building
North Chevy Chase Park Activity Building
4105 Jones Bridge Road
Chevy Chase, MD
The YMCA Silver Spring has proposed use of this facility to provide child care and summer camp programs, and will also make the site available to the community for civic meetings, birthday parties and other community uses.
Tuesday, July 24, 7PM
Public Meeting for the North Four Corners Park Activity Building
North Four Corners Park Activity Building
4140 Southwood Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
The YMCA Silver Spring has proposed use of this facility to provide child care and summer camp programs, and will also make the site available to the community for civic meetings, birthday parties and other community uses.
Wednesday, July 25, 7PM
Public Meeting for the Ken-Gar Park Activity Building
Ken-Gar Park Activity Building
4140 Wexford Drive
Kensington, MD
Alef Bet Montessori School has proposed use of this facility to provide a traditional Montessori school experience within an atmosphere of Jewish learning.
M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks staff and the selected tenants will be making brief presentations and answering questions during these meetings. For those unable to attend, comments can be sent to Daniel.Hertz@MontgomeryParks.org.
Eight park activity buildings were offered for lease through the RFP. No proposals were received for two of the buildings: Owens Park Activity Building (19900 Beallsville Road, Beallsville), and Stoneybrook Park Activity Building (4105 Harvard Street, Wheaton). Organizations interested in a possible lease at either of these locations should contact Dan Hertz at the email address above.
Eighteen similar buildings remain available to the public for birthday parties, reunions, celebrations, and other community events. These buildings are located throughout the county, and can be rented through the Park Permit Office. Visit www.ParkPermits.org for more information.
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