This project expands the active recreation area in Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park and relocates the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel from Wheaton Regional Park. The expansion of the active recreation area as recommended in the 2014 Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park Master Plan Update will occur in two phases. This project currently funds the design and construction of Phase I, which includes the carousel roundhouse, carousel relocation, skate park, amphitheater, accessory building (with ticketing and restrooms), parking, trails, stormwater management, utilities, additional playground equipment, and landscaping. The future Phase 2 will include an adventure playground, water play area, dog park, community green, additional picnic shelters, teen adventure play (climbing/fitness tower and fitness equipment with running track), athletic field improvements, additional parking, maintenance building, trails, open meadows, and landscaping.

Design in FY 21/22. Construction to begin FY22.

Cost increase reflects additional Program Open Space funding and other State Aid.

The Park Facility Plan for the active recreation area was approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board on September 24, 2015. The program of requirements for this project was recommended in the Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park Master Plan Update, approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board on November 20, 2014.

FY21 Savings Plan slipped $100k from FY21 to FY24 due to affordability. FY20 Supplemental Appropriation of $200k in State Aid. FY21 reduction of $100k in G.O. Bonds and switched $2.9 million in G.O. Bonds with Program Open Space. FY21 Reduced Spending Plan shifted $100k GO Bonds from FY21 to FY24. Slippage in FY22 shifted $1 million from FY22 to FY23-25. M-NCPPC was awarded a FY24 State Bond Bill for $300k and FY24 Program Open Space funding of $1 million.

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. 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.

Maryland State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Revenue Authority, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services.