Gaithersburg Parks & Recreation

⚽🏐 Fall Youth/Teen Sports Registration Deadline is Fast Approaching! 🏃‍♂️🍂

Keep the kids active and engaged this fall! We’re excited to offer a variety of sports programs for all skill levels:
✅ Soccer
✅ Volleyball
✅ Cross Country Running
✅ Flag Football
✅ Startsmart™ Football & Soccer (for the little ones!)

Whether they’re learning the basics or building on their skills, there’s something for everyone. The deadline to register is Monday, August 17, don't delay!

👉 Register now https://gburg.md/sports26

Be chic, volunteer coach with the City of Gaithersburg! 🌟

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteer coaches to help guide our youth and teen sports programs — and you don’t need to be a pro to make a big impact. 🏀⚽🏈
Just bring your passion for helping kids learn, grow, and have fun. 💙✨ We’ll take care of the rest!

Ready to inspire the next generation? 🙌

Sign up today! 📣 For more information, call 301-258-6350.

📚✨ The school year is right around the corner! Do you have plans for your kiddos on MCPS half days and no‑school days? We’ve got you covered with Half Day Hooplas and Break Blasts!

Our fun-filled programs offer engaging recreational activities for elementary school children on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) half days and no‑school days. Children from any elementary school are welcome—just note that parents are responsible for transportation to the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.

From designated activities to exciting field trips, there’s always something for your child to look forward to. We’ve already planned 7 awesome field trips for the upcoming months, including Mini Golf, the Maryland Science Center, and more! 🎉

👉 Check out https://gburg.md/3WFg242 to register today!

Our Sports Camp campers had an absolute blast this summer! From jumping around at Skyzone, to exploring D.C. United's stadium, and touring the Maryland Football facilities, our campers were living their best life! ☀️📸⚽️🏈

Check out some snapshots from our many adventures this summer!

🌞 Skywatching Event Alert! 🌙
Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 11:30am at the Gaithersburg Community Museum for a special skywatching experience!

A partial solar eclipse will be visible — the Moon will cover about 3% of the Sun! 😎✨

Stop by to safely view the eclipse through a solar telescope or eclipse glasses, and enjoy hands-on solar science activities while you’re here. 🔭🧪

Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event! 🌟

Details: https://gburg.md/skywatching

🎉 Just a friendly reminder that the 88th Annual Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade is coming up!

Community groups and organizations are invited to march and be part of the celebration.

👉 Register here: https://gburg.md/4vAttSZ
⏰ Registration deadline: August 11

Don’t miss your chance to participate! 🎈

Registration for Amazing Afternoons is now open! 🎉

The free Amazing Afternoons Program (AAP) for students in grades 1–5 offers arts & crafts ✂️🖍️, indoor games 🎲, organized outdoor recreation ⚽🌳, and dedicated homework time ✏️📚. A small snack is provided 🍎.

Participants must attend the school where the program is offered.

Find out which day AAP is available at your child’s school and register today 👉 https://gburg.md/3WFg242

Oops, we missed — but better late than
never! Shoutout to our amazing lifeguards who keep every visit to the Gaithersburg Water Park fun, and most importantly, safe. Thanks for all you do! 💦🛟🌞

Join us tomorrow for National Night Out at the Casey Community Center!

This FREE event is all about raising safety awareness, strengthening our community spirit, and building strong partnerships between residents and first responders. 💙🚓👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

The fun starts at 6 PM — hope to see you there!

Get all the details here: https://gburg.md/NNO