Three Steps to Save RedGate Park

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UPDATE: With the proposed Veterans Home no longer being considered (see this Bethesda Magazine article), City staff will present a proposed planning process for “engaging the public in a planning process for a new destination park at RedGate on a June 2020 agenda.” But they still need to hear the importance of maintaining the park for activities like walking, biking, exploring, and enjoying wildlife.

Step One: Email, call, and write letters to your council members below. T

Send an email to mayorcouncil@rockvillemd.gov.

Let us know you acted with an email to Save@RedGatePark.org !

You can also use the key talking points below to communicate the importance of RedGate Park to the Mayor & Council.

Send a letter or postcard to:
Mayor and Council Chambers
111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850

Contact individual Council members (same mailing address as above):

Bridget Donnell Newton (Mayor): 240-314-8291, bnewton@rockvillemd.gov
Monique Ashton: 240-314-8295, mashton@rockvillemd.gov
Beryl L. Feinberg: 240-314-8293, bfeinberg@rockvillemd.gov
David Myles: 240-314-8294, dmyles@rockvillemd.gov
Mark Pierzchala: 240-314-8292, mpierzchala@rockvillemd.gov

Talking Points

  • RedGate is perfect the way it is! Make only minor changes to improve the park.
  • RedGate Park hosts over 130 species of birds and other wildlife. It’s one of the few places to consistently see bluebirds.
  • Make it personal! What matters most to you?

Sample Email

Redgate Park is a community gem. It sits right in the middle of Rockville. I can go birding before work, during my lunch hour, on my way home in the evening, or anytime on the weekends. In the short time that Redgate Park has been opened up as a park, there have been 131 species sighted with the promise of many more to come due to the unique habitat on the property. Please leave Redgate Park 100% parkland.
Thank you.
[Your Name]
[Your Street Address, City]


Step Two: Visit the Mayor & Council Members, speak at a Community Forum, and attend Drop-In Meetings!  City Clerk’s Office at 240-314-8280 to find a time.

Step Three: Join our e-mail list for important email alerts for events, news, and key times for you to make your voice heard.