This project provides for design and construction for a new community facility to serve the Town of Poolesville and neighboring communities in Western Montgomery County. The facility will include recreation and health and human services uses developed in coordination with representatives from the Town and surrounding communities. The facility will be located at Dr. Dillingham Park, owned by the Town of Poolesville, which will be ground leased to the County.

Design will begin in FY28 with construction in FY29 and FY30.

Cost updated to reflect updated placeholder costs pending the completion of design.

The Town of Poolesville and neighboring communities in Western Montgomery County are located in the Agricultural Reserve, a vast region covering nearly one-third of the County's land area but with only just over one percent of the County's total population. Consequently, residents in this area have limited access to County services that are commonly available in more densely populated settings. These services include recreation classes, medical/clinical services, mental health services, social services, senior living services, and rentable space for social events. There is a great need for the envisioned facility as no such facility currently exists in Western Montgomery County. Many groups in the area must rent space from private entities, which often do not meet needs in terms of size, amenities, hours, and availability, therefore limiting activities. The facility will allow local community groups and County departments to improve and expand programming and participation to better address the needs of these communities.

Department of General Services, Department of Recreation, Department of Health and Human Services, Town of Poolesville