Parks & Recreation: Protecting the Spaces That Bring Us Together
Protect our 420+ parks from overdevelopment and ensure every family has access to green space, sports facilities, and inclusive playgrounds.
My Approach
Ask residents what they love most about Montgomery County and parks top the list, with over 90% satisfaction ratings year after year. Our 420+ parks aren't just green spaces. They're where communities come together, where kids play, and where families make memories. As a father of four, I've spent countless hours at playgrounds, sports fields, and trails across this county. Protecting and expanding these spaces is essential to who we are.
What I Will Do As County Executive
- Protect parks, trails, and green spaces from overdevelopment
- Ensure equitable access across all communities
- Expand youth sports facilities and recreation opportunities
- Continue building inclusive playgrounds for children with disabilities
- Grow sports tourism for economic opportunity
What I Have Done
- Prioritized park investments via Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee membership
- Co-led Montgomery County's first Sports Tourism Task Force
- Championed inclusive playgrounds for disabled children
- Secured funding for improvements in underserved areas
