This project implements Phases IX, X and XIII and portion of Phase XIV of the Brookside Gardens Master Plan. Phases IX, X and XIII: New Conservatory adjacent to the Visitors Center, associated renovations to the Visitors Center to join the two structures, and the creation of an outdoor event space for special events and rentals. Phase XIV: Accessibility Renovations to the core Formal Gardens. Phase XIV: Renewal of the Rose garden will update failing infrastructure.

Estimated Schedule: Phases IX, X, and XIII: FY22, Phase VII, XI, XIV, and XV: FY23, ADA renovations to Formal Gardens: FY23. Completed Phases: Phase I and II (FY17), Phase IV (FY16), Phase V (FY18). Remaining Phases: Phase III (TBD) and Phase VI and VII (TBD).

FY22 a Contribution of $250k for the Rose Garden renewal project added. FY15 transfer in of $451k of Current Revenue and GO Bonds from SGDA P058755 and Trails Hard Surface Design and Construction P768673. FY14 transfer in of $460k GO bonds from Black Hill Trail P058701, Montrose Trail P038707, and Rock Creek Sewer P098701. $1.2m of Program Open Space for Greenhouse Project. Additional private donations of $1.374m were raised for the greenhouse, public artwork, a gatehouse, site furnishings and other improvements.

A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project. M-NCPPC asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.

Friends of Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Small Grants/Donor Assisted Capital Improvements, PDF 058755, Montgomery Parks Foundation.