Did you know that in Montgomery County…
- …you're never more than two miles away from a park
- …19% of the land is parkland, with 61,250 acres of federal, state, municipal and county parks
- …there is a dedicated Department of Parks that manages more than 33,000 acres of parkland
- …more than 100 miles of natural surface trails are maintained by the Department of Parks
- …there are 89,500 acres of forested land, of which 31,300 acres are protected in existing parks
- …90,000 acres have been set aside for an Agricultural Reserve, 17% of which is public parkland
Our wild areas…
- Reduce air and water pollutants
- Reduce greenhouse gases
- Reduce stormwater runoff
- Alleviate flooding
- Lower stream temperatures
- Control erosion
- Replenish groundwater
- Provide habitat for wildlife
- Are beautiful places for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, birdwatching, and more!
About Rachel Carson
“Drink in the beauty...and wonder at the meaning of what you see.” - Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson, an environmental visionary who lived in Montgomery County, knew that natural surroundings are vital to our existence and important for our happiness.
It was Rachel Carson’s belief that if people appreciated these natural spaces, they would be more likely to protect and care for them; therefore, the Wild Montgomery campaign seeks to connect - or reconnect - citizens with the County’s public green spaces.
