Long Branch (Silver Spring, Maryland)
Long Branch, Maryland | |
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Interactive map of Long Branch, Maryland | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
Long Branch is an unincorporated community and commercial district located in the eastern portion of Silver Spring, within Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.[1]
Location
The area is centered along Long Branch Road (Maryland Route 193) and is recognized for its ethnically diverse population and its role as a local retail and transit-oriented corridor.[2]
Long Branch is not an incorporated municipality and has no formally defined boundaries; instead, it is generally understood through historical usage, commercial activity, and planning designations used by Montgomery County.
Infrastructure
Libraries
Long Branch Library located on Garland Ave serves the immediate community is part of the Montgomery County Public Libraries.[3]
Parks
There are 10 parks in the Long Branch neighborhood managed by Montgomery Parks, a division of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).
| Park Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Long Branch Stream Valley Park (Units 1 & 2) | Land along Long Branch stream corridor |
| Upper Long Branch Neighborhood Park | 9335 Wilmer Street, Silver Spring, MD 20901 |
| Long Branch–Wayne Local Park | 509 E. University Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20901 |
| Long Branch–Arliss Neighborhood Park | 8810 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901 |
| Long Branch Local Park | 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 |
| Flower Avenue Urban Park | 8746 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
| Long Branch–Garland Neighborhood Park | 8601 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20912 |
| Seek Lane Neighborhood Park | 701 Seek Lane, Takoma Park, MD 20912 |
| New Hampshire Estates Neighborhood Park | 8825 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903 |
Long Branch Parks Initiative
The Long Branch Parks Initiative is a planning effort led by Montgomery Parks to improve and coordinate public parks in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland.[4] The plan selected ten parks along the Long Branch stream corridor for park renovations, trail connectivity, environmental improvements, and new amenities. There are several projects moving forward into design and implementation.[5]
Recreation Center
Montgomery County Parks operates the Long Branch Community Center within the Long Branch Local Park. The center was temporarily utilized as a shelter for the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] In 2022, the community center resumed normal operations following a renovation.[7]
Transportation
Long Branch is served primarily by bus transportation provided by Montgomery County's Ride On system, including Routes 14, 15, and 16, which operate along Piney Branch Road and University Boulevard and connect the community to Silver Spring Transit Center, Takoma Metrorail station, and the Takoma–Langley Crossroads area. Additional WMATA Metrobus routes operate on nearby arterial roads, providing regional connections. The nearest Metrorail access is the Red Line at Silver Spring station, which is accessible by bus. The Maryland Purple Line light rail, currently under construction, is planned to include a Long Branch station near Arliss Street and Piney Branch Road, providing future east–west service between Bethesda and New Carrollton.[8]
References
- ^ "Long Branch". Montgomery Planning. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ UMD Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability (19 December 2025). "a long life for long branch tools to preserve independent retailers" (PDF).
- ^ "Long Branch Library - Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) - Montgomery County, Maryland". www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Melissa (2024-09-19). "Montgomery Parks finalizes comprehensive Long Branch Parks Initiative report with presentation to the Montgomery Planning Board and Long Branch community". Montgomery Parks. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "The Long Branch Parks Initiative". Montgomery Parks. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Pollak, Suzanne (2022-05-09). "Long Branch Reopens to Community After Filling in as Homeless Shelter". Montgomery Community Media. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Martin, Colleen; src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/>, Patch Staff<img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__np_hU" (2022-05-16). "Long Branch Community Center Reopening After Serving As A Shelter". Silver Spring, MD Patch. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "WMATA | MDOT MTA Purple Line Construction". WMATA. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
