Fairland Recreational Park
3928 Greencastle Road
Fairland, MD 20866
Park Manager Office: 301-774-6255
Straddling Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Fairland Recreational Park is the only bi-county park of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Of the 322 acres on Montgomery County side, only 39 acres are developed with athletic fields and courts. The remaining parkland is preserved in its natural state. On the Prince George’s County side the park is home to the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex; for more information on the complex, see Phone Numbers for Park Facilities.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset, year round, except for lighted ball fields.
Courts
Athletic Fields
Playgrounds
Picnic Shelters
Trails
Phone Numbers for Park Facilities
Help us make your visit as enjoyable as possible by adhering to the following recommendations:
- County and park rules require that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Alcohol beverages are not permitted in the park.
- Visitors to the park must follow M-NCPPC Rules and Regulations, as well as any rule specific to a park facility or activity.
Courts
Tennis courts, a multi-purpose court, and basketball courts are available for use by the general public on a first-come, first served basis.
back to topAthletic Fields
The park has two softball fields, two soccer fields, and one practice field. One lighted softball field and one lighted soccer field are available for use by permit only; contact Park Permits for application information and guidelines for use. The remaining softball field and soccer fields are available for general use without a permit, first-come, first-served.
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Playground equipment is available for the enjoyment of families visiting the park.
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Fairland Recreational Park has 4 picnic shelters available by permit. See Recreational/Regional Picnic Shelters for fees and guidelines for use, and contact Park Permits to apply for use.
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There are 1.4 miles of hard surface trails in the park and more than 3 miles of natural surface trails available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Natural surface trails allow visitors to experience the undeveloped areas of the park. More detailed information is available at Fairland Recreational Park Trail Map.
back to topPhone Numbers for Park Facilities
Park Permits Silver Spring Office |
301-495-2525 |
Park Permits Germantown Office |
301-485-2480 |
Ball Field Conditions |
301-774-6611 |
Park Police Non-Emergency |
301-949-8010 |
Park Police EMERGENCY |
301-949-3010 |
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex |
301-362-6060 |
Fairland Community Center * |
240-777-4970 |
Montgomery Parks General Information |
301-495-2595 |
* Fairland Community Center is not located within Fairland Regional Park.
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Montgomery County Department of Parks