anchor Description
This project implements multiple phases of the Brookside Gardens Master Plan. Upcoming projects include planning and design for renovations to the Conservatory and the surrounding grounds and gardens, renovation of the Rose Garden, and accessibility improvements to the core Formal Gardens. This project includes renovation, protection, modernization, conversion, and/or replacement of aging, unsafe, or obsolete infrastructure, facilities, and features within Brookside Gardens and additional future phases of master plan work.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Planning for renovations to the conservatory and surrounding grounds and gardens, the rose garden, and accessibility improvements: Renovation and modernization work will continue indefinitely.
anchor Justification
Visitor Survey Brookside Gardens Master Plan including data from several focus groups held during the planning process and public testimony at planning board hearings. Renovations address critical maintenance needs for the facility that is one of M-NCPPC's most popular destinations and a regional tourist attraction. Brookside Gardens Master Plan approved by Montgomery County Planning Board, March These renovations are also required to ensure that this unique facility in Montgomery Parks portfolio is in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
anchorFiscal Note
A contribution of for the Rose Garden renewal project was added. transfer in of of Current Revenue and GO Bonds from SGDA and Trails Hard Surface Design and Construction transfer in of GO bonds from Black Hill Trail Montrose Trail and Rock Creek Sewer of Program Open Space for Greenhouse Project. Additional private donations of were raised for the greenhouse, public artwork, a gatehouse, site furnishings and other improvements.
anchorDisclosures
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.
anchorCoordination
Friends of Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Small Grants/Donor Assisted Capital Improvements, PDF Montgomery Parks Foundation, Wheaton Regional Park Improvements PDF