County Highlights Local Parks for Women’s History Month
Montgomery Parks is highlighting five parks across the county to honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8. Each of the parks are named after local female leaders, scientists, farmers and educators.
The five parks include Caroline Freeland Urban Park in Bethesda, Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park in Kensington, Lois Y. Green Conservation Park in Gaithersburg, Opal Daniels Neighborhood Park in Takoma Park and Rachel Carson Conservation Park in Olney.
Caroline Freeland Urban Park is named for the first woman to chair the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). During Freeland’s time in office, Montgomery Parks more than doubled in size.