Montgomery County Recreation closed all outdoor pools and canceled or moved indoors any outdoor activities scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. or later on Friday, July 17, 2026, in response to the Code Purple air quality alert. Program participants are being notified by staff of any programming modifications. Residents with questions can contact the Recreation customer service team at CustomerService@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Officials Issue Health Advisory After Code Purple Air Quality Alert”, received Jul 17, 2026.
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2026-07-17
effective — All outdoor pools closed and outdoor recreation activities canceled or moved indoors from 11 a.m. onward
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