Health & Fitness
Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Healthy, and Be Active Montgomery!
Be Active Montgomery Initiative Starts June 8th, be there and be happy!
Join us to kick off the Be Active Montgomery! Initiative on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the South Germantown Recreation Park. Admission is free and includes activities for the entire family from kids to seniors!
Activities include: fitness demonstrations, golf clinics, QuickStart tennis, healthy food vendors, United Way’s Fun, Fly and Fit, Zumba®, martial arts, soccer demos, plus a fitness challenge which will earn you free admission to the mini golf and pool when you are done! Plus, everyone can take advantage of the Heart Smart Trail with a Senior Walk at 10:00 am, a Family Walk at 11:00 am, and a Family Bike and Trike ride at 1:00 pm.
The South Germantown Recreation Park is located at 8041 Central Park Circle in
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Boyds, Maryland 20841. For more information visit Montgomerycountymd.gov/rec or call 240-777-6820.
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Get More Pool for the Best Price with an “ALL POOL” Pass
Only with the “All Pool” Pass through Montgomery County Recreation Aquatics can you have access to seven outdoor pools and four indoor pools! This is the best value for your hard-earned dollar. Visit a different pool every day of the week. And the “All Pool” Pass includes indoor swim centers, so you can continue to swim even when summer storms have closed outdoor pools.
Summer and year-round memberships are available for individuals, seniors and families. Print out and complete this form or stop into any pool or Community Recreation Center to complete the registration.
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Summer Guides Came out May 3rd and Registration Begins May 13th
It’s time to break out of the winter routine and start something new this summer! Find a new activity for every member of your family with the Montgomery County Recreation Summer Guide – download the guide starting May 3, 2013!
Whether you are interested in a new fitness class to keep you motivated, or swim lessons for the kids so you can take full advantage of your summer pool membership, the Summer Guide can be searched by keyword, or you can browse by topic.
Registration starts May 13 through our online system, RecWeb. Forgot your RecWeb login? Just go to https://recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov/ and click the yellow Login button. There are options to select if you need your password or login information.
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Recreation for Everyone! Financial Assistance Available to Eligible Families.
Montgomery County wants all families to be able to participate in recreation programs. To help, Montgomery County Recreation offers financial assistance to those families who qualify and who already receive one of the following types of assistance:
Temporary Cash Assistance
Food Stamps
Medical Assistance
Care for Kids
Supplemental Security Income
Recreation will have the application for financial assistance online on June 3rd on the Financial Assistance page of the Recreation website, as well as at each Community Recreation Center, and the main office (4010 Randolph Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 20902). Applications will be accepted starting on June 3rd. Funds are not available until July 1. Applicants will need to provide proper documentation and they will find out the amount of assistance within 10 days. Assistance can be applied to summer camps and summer programs, as well as classes. For more information visit the Financial Assistance page of the website or call 240-777-6840. En Español 240-777-6839.
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Planning a Trip to a Local Amusement Park? We Can Help with Discounted Tickets!
Once again Montgomery County Recreation is partnering with Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) to sell general admission tickets at a discount to area theme parks after Memorial Day. Tickets must be purchased in person at our main office located at: 4010 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, Md. 20902.
Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Payment must be made in cash or money order for the exact amount. We cannot accept credit cards and we cannot offer change if you do not have the exact amount. Tickets are for full admission to the parks on any day during the 2013 operating season, except for special days the park may be closed to the public. Ticket price will vary depending on participant age (adult versus youth) and if you are attending with a group or on a special day. A complete list of parks and available tickets can be seen on our website
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