Published November 6, 2024
Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy
Montgomery County residents voted to pass Issue 35, Five Rivers MetroParks’ 1.0-mill, 10-year levy.
“Five Rivers MetroParks is essential to our quality of life, and the parks stimulate community economic development,” Chief Executive Officer Karen Hesser said. “We greatly appreciate the support of the voters. These results reinforce how much our community values the high-quality parks and open spaces that MetroParks has protected for more than 60 years. With this levy, MetroParks will continue to offer access to nature for all who live, work, learn and play in Montgomery County.”
The levy will generate more than $14 million annually, which will go towards repairing, replacing, and taking care of MetroParks’ amenities, such as trails, restrooms, and play areas.
“On behalf of the Board of Park Commissioners, we are grateful for the support of the Montgomery County voters,” Board of Park Commissioners President Karen Davis said. “Five Rivers MetroParks will be able to continue to provide opportunities for our community to connect to nature and protect our parks for all of Montgomery County.”
The new levy will benefit the 35 locations MetroParks manages, including 18 MetroParks, the 2nd Street Market, eight conservation areas and eight portions of the region’s paved trail network.
“The importance of the MetroParks to our community is apparent in this outcome,” Hesser said. “On behalf of everyone at the agency, we offer a sincere thank you to Montgomery County voters for their support.”
