Glen Echo
A town in Montgomery County, Maryland — population 269 as of 2020.
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Upcoming Election Forums: Mayor & Ward 2 (Oct. 8); Ward 1 & Ward 6 (Oct. 15)
Four forums are scheduled in the Community Center Auditorium, featuring contested races for Mayor and City Council. Candidates will speak to Takoma Park issues and outline their visions for Takoma Park and their philosophies of government.
Government & Civic
Rent Stabilization Policy Options: Utility Transfers
This is the second of six blog posts covering topic areas that City Council, City Staff, and the project consultant, RSG, are exploring under the Rent Stabilization Policy Review. This second blog post covers Utility Transfers.
Government & Civic
WSSC Essential Water Use Only Lifted
WSSC Water has lifted its essential-water-use-only request for all customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, effective 5 pm today.
Government & Civic
Green Homes and Businesses Grant Cycle Opens October 12
This funding opportunity aims to improve sustainability and energy efficiency for homes and businesses across the city. Interested residents are encouraged to attend our online information session on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 12pm-1pm.
Government & Civic
Rent Stabilization Policy Options: Capital Improvement Petitions
This is the first of six blog posts covering topic areas that City Council, City Staff, and the project consultant, RSG, are exploring under the Rent Stabilization Policy Review. This first blog post covers Capital Improvement Petition policy options.
Government & Civic
45th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival Returns Sunday, October 4, 2026
The 45th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival is set to bring music, art, and community spirit to the heart of Takoma Park on Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature almost 200 booths showcasing the region’s creative scene.
EventsIn and around Glen Echo
See & do
- Adventure Theatre MTC
- Clara Barton National Historic Site
- Glen Echo Park
- Glen Echo Park Aquarium
- The Journey Space
Eat, drink & stay
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Glen Echo by the numbers
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.27 km²)
- Median age
- 47.5
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median house value
- $1,163,500
- Office
- CLERK-TREASURER
- Address
- PO BOX 598, GLEN ECHO, MD 20812