We’ve put together this page to provide a summary—with links and other helpful details—of government services and public resources available to the Burnt Mills community, and in the nearby surroundings.
For a more comprehensive and up-to-date guide to daily life in Burnt Mills, curated by the BMCA’s Welcome & Wellness Committee, be sure to visit our new residents-only Forum, or contact the BMCA to request a PDF copy.
Note: Distances listed below are approximate, based on driving directions from the intersection of US-29 (Colesville Road/Columbia Pike) and Burnt Mills Avenue.
Police
Montgomery County Police Department, Third District (1.4 miles)
Fire
Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department, Station 12 (1.4 miles)
Hospitals and Urgent Care
- Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center (3.3 miles)
- Holy Cross Hospital (2.9 miles)
- MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Silver Spring (1.5 miles)
Pharmacies
- Lockwood Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
- Little Acorn Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
- CVS (1.5 miles)
- Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Utilities
- Pepco (electricity)
- Washington Gas (gas)
- WSSC (water & sewer)
- If any excavation or digging is required on your property, be sure to contact Miss Utility online, or by dialing 811
Trash & Recycling
- County-provided weekly pickups are Wednesday mornings, except for certain holiday weeks that slide to Thursday
- Household recyclables are collected in separate containers for paper, glass/plastic, and yard trim
- Residents are allowed up to five bulk trash pickups a year
- Drop-offs of trash, recycling, and hazardous materials can be made directly at the county’s Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood, MD (16.5 miles)
- Woodmoor Post Office, University Blvd (1.5 miles)
- Colesville Post Office, New Hampshire Ave (3.2 miles)
- Silver Spring Carrier Annex, Plum Orchard Rd (3.6 miles)
- USPS Mailbox located in front of 10750 Columbia Pike
- USPS letter carrier will pick up outbound letters directly from your home mailbox, if indicated by raised flag or otherwise noted
Public Schools
The Burnt Mills neighborhood is part of Montgomery County’s Northeast Consortium (NEC) of feeder schools, with three high school options families can request via a lottery process.
- Burnt Mills Elementary School (0.4 miles)
Grades PreK–5
Highlights: Spanish Immersion program; new building completed in 2023 - Francis Scott Key Middle School (1.2 miles)
Grades 6–8 - Blake High School (6.5 miles)
Paint Branch High School (4.9 miles)
Springbrook High School (2.4 miles)
Choice of three High Schools (Grades 9–12) with signature programs based on potential career pathways.
Learn about the high school choice process.
Libraries
- White Oak Library (1.3 miles)
Highlights: Baby, toddler, and preschool story times; three book clubs for adults; small and large rooms available to reserve; many monthly events.
Open Monday to Thursday: 10 am–8 pm; Friday to Sunday: 10 am–6 pm
Public transportation services in Montgomery County include local bus provided by RideOn as well as WMATA MetroBus and MetroRail, MetroAccess, MARC trains, and commuter bus lines. The county also operates a specialized transportation service, Call ‘n’ Ride, for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Bus Lines
These bus lines serve the Burnt MIlls Community with stops in both directions on US-29, within 0.5 miles of Burnt Mills Avenue. All southbound buses terminate at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center, adjacent to the Silver Spring Metro station.
Metro Stations (Red Line)
- Silver Spring (3.6 miles)
- Forest Glen (3.7 miles)
- Wheaton (4.2 miles)
For easy door-to-door trip planning using any of the public transportation lines above, please visit WMATA’s free Trip Planner site.
Montgomery County Recreation Centers
All County Recreation Centers offer free center membership passes for residents through 2024. Each center offers a variety of social and fitness activities for children, adults, and seniors (55+), year-round, both indoors and out.
- White Oak Community Recreation Center (1.7 miles)
- Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (3.7 miles)
- Wheaton Community Recreation Center (4.5 miles)
Pools
- Martin Luther King Jr. Aquatic Center (2.3 miles)
A county-managed aquatic recreation center with both a year-round indoor swim center and a summer-only outdoor pool. A variety of passes are available for purchase, with discounts for county residents. - Northwest Branch Pool (0.4 miles)
A small private pool club offering a competitive swim team and other family recreation activities. Membership is currently at capacity with a wait list of approximately two years.
Parks & Trails
Montgomery County manages dozens of parks (large and small) and an extensive network of trails which provide endless outdoor recreation opportunities for its residents and visitors.
- Northwest Branch Stream Valley Parks (Access to trail available from 200-block of Burnt Mills Ave.)
Several multi-use trails that run along both sides of the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia. - Brookside Gardens (5.6 miles)
50-acres of public gardens within Wheaton Regional Park which include an Azalea Garden, a Butterfly Garden, a Fragrance Garden, a Perennial Garden, a Rose Garden, a Japanese Style Garden, and a Woodland Walk. There are also two conservatories for year-round enjoyment. Admission to the gardens is free.
Polling Station (as of April 2024)
Burnt Mills Elementary School
415 Prelude Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Federal Representatives
- U.S. Senate
- Ben Cardin (D)
- Chris Van Hollen (D)
- U.S. House of Representatives (Maryland 8th District)
- Jamie Raskin (D)
Maryland Representatives
- Maryland Senate (District 20)
- Will Smith (D)
- Maryland House of Delegates (District 20)
- Lorig Charkoudian (D)
- David Moon (D)
- Jheanelle Wilkins (D)
Local Representatives
- Montgomery County Council (District 05)
- Kristin Mink (D)
- At-large: Gabriel Albornoz (D), Evan Glass (D), Will Jawando (D), Laurie-Anne Sayles (D)
- Montgomery County Board of Education (District 05-05)
- Brenda Wolff
- At-Large: Karla Silvestre, Lynne Harris
For additional information, the state website Maryland Manual On-line is a comprehensive guide to Maryland and its government, providing extensive detail and links to state code, agencies, and elected officials at all levels.
