Program this number into your cell phone before you leave:

Park Police emergency number
301-949-3010

Your safety is our concern!

• Never walk alone and always let someone know where you are going.
  
• Be very observant of your surroundings and of other people. Avoid areas where visibility is poor and don't wear headsets.
• Wear reflective material and carry a whistle or noisemaker.
  
• Don't leave valuable items in plain view inside of your car. Leave them at home or lock them in your trunk prior to arriving at your destination.
  
• Trust your instincts. Don't walk where you feel uncomfortable.
  
• Park in well-lit, heavily traveled areas if possible.
  
• When you approach your car, have your key ready and check the floor and the back seats before you get in.
• Remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way. All trail users should stay to the right on the trail. Pets should be kept on a leash, and owners must clean up after their pets.
• Be sure to carry identification (which includes name, phone number, and pertinent medical information), and record your bicycle serial number. Carry coins for phone calls, or take a cell phone along. Know the locations of phone booths and open businesses in the vicinity you'll be traveling.
  

  Trails are available for use from sunrise to sunset each day.
  
  For Montgomery County, Maryland trail and park maps,
  check out http://www.mc-mncppc.org/gis/.

Protecting Your Parks

Maryland-National Capital Park Police
Montgomery County Division
12751 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
Phone: 301-949-8010
Fax: 301-942-1842

Emergencies: 301-949-3010

Directions to Headquarters