Park Athletic Fields
Montgomery Parks maintains close to 300 fields for public games, practices and walk-on play. These fields can be reserved in advance through the Park Permit Office. Search for fields in Montgomery County.
NOTE: You will not be able to complete your reservation unless you have a ParkPASS account number. If you don't have one yet, please go to www.ParkPASS.org and sign up today. These accounts are FREE, easy to set up, and will make your future bookings quick and convenient. Plus, as a ParkPASS holder, you'll be able to book park facilities and register for classes and programs online 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office!
Announcements
NEW! Application deadlines and forms for athletic field requests will change this Fall
Beginning with the Fall 2010 season, the application deadlines for Athletic Field requests will change as follows:
- Spring/Summer Season (April 1 - August 15)
- December 1 - 15: Game requests from first priority users and applications for tournaments, camps/classes/clinics and other one-time events
- December 15 - January 1: Game requests from all other users
- February 1 - 15: Practice requests from all users
- Fall/Winter Season (September 1 - November 30)
- May 1 - 15: Game requests from first priority users and applications for tournaments, camps/classes/clinics and other one-time events
- May 15 - June 1: Game requests from all other users
- July 1 - 15: Practice requests from all users
New application forms for games and practices are also being introduced this Fall. You can download the new copy online or pick one up at one of our offices.
Park athletic fields closed December 1 - March 31
NOTE: All park athletic fields are closed for play from December 1 - March 31 to allow for rest and seasonal maintenance. Please respect our inclement weather guidelines and stay off the fields during this time. This will help ensure our playing fields are in the best condition possible for the spring/summer season for the enjoyment of all players.
Athletic Field Renovation List for Fall 2010 to Spring/Summer 2011
Below is the list of fields undergoing renovation.
SUB AREA |
PARK NAME |
FIELD TYPE |
FIELD # |
CLOSED |
REASON |
RETURN TO PLAY |
| Rock Creek | Bowie Mill Laytonsville |
soccer soccer |
#2 #2 |
September 2010 September 2010 |
Renovation Renovation |
September 2011 September 2011 |
| Black Hill | Gunners Lake LP | soccer | #1 | September 2010 | Renovation | September 2011 |
| Shady Grove | Centerway Hunters Wood |
soccer soccer |
#2 #2 |
September 2010 September 2010 |
Renovation Renovation |
September 2011 September 2011 |
| Cabin John | Stratton Falls Road |
soccer soccer |
#2 #2 |
September 2010 September 2010 |
Renovation Renovation |
September 2011 September 2011 |
| Wheaton | Parklawn | soccer | #1 | September 2010 | Renovation | September 2011 |
| Meadowbrook | Rosemary | soccer | #2 | September 2010 | Renovation | September 2011 |
Permit Application Schedule
- Spring/Summer Season (April 1 - August 15)
December 1 - 15: Game requests from first priority users and applications for tournaments, camps/classes/clinics and other one-time events
December 15 - January 1: Game requests from all other users
February 1 - 15: Practice requests from all users -
Fall/Winter Season (September 1 - November 30)
May 1 - 15: Game requests from first priority users and applications for tournaments, camps/classes/clinics and other one-time events
May 15 - June 1: Game requests from all other users
July 1 - 15: Practice requests from all users
NOTE: First priority user groups must submit their requests by December 1 for the Spring/Summer season and May 1 for the Fall/Winter season or their first priority status will be forfeited for that season. For a list of priority user groups, please see our Athletic Field Use Permit Policy.
Athletic Field Fees
Athletic field fees are approved annually by the Planning Board. Click here for a full list of Permit fees.
NOTE: Full payment for all reserved fields is due to the Park Permit Office by April 1 for the Spring/Summer season and September 1 for the Fall season.
Field Use Policy
A new Athletic Field Use Permit Policy (pdf, 172KB) was approved by the Planning Board on June 19, 2008, and amended on April 9, 2009. This new policy outlines guidelines for use of park athletic fields. As of June 2008, all organized, league or team play is prohibited on all athletic fields from December 1 - March 31 and from August 15 - August 31. These periods are established to allow for rest and seasonal maintenance, and no exceptions will be made.
Rules and Regulations
All Permit Holders must follow M-NCPPC rules and regulations, contract rules and regulations, as well as the specific Guidelines and Conditions of Use as stated on the facility permit.
Inclement Weather Policy
Please always remember that playing on a field under any of the conditions listed below can damage the field and make it unplayable, for everyone, for the rest of the season. All play on any park athletic field is prohibited whenever:
- The field is closed for renovation or repair;
- Water is standing on the field;
- One half inch of rain or more has fallen within the previous 24 hours;
- Soil is frozen;
- Soil is wet and "spongy";
- The ground is muddy and soil clumps or clings to shoes;
- Steady rain is falling;
- A lightning/electrical storm is occurring;
- The field is deemed unplayable by Park staff or Park Police.
If you’re unsure if a field is closed, please call your ballfield rainout number first! Rainout number recordings are updated by 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. on weekends. Each recording applies to all parks listed under that number.
For decisions about the use of school fields refer to the appropiate rainout number on the field listing, or call Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) at 240-777-2706, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For decisions about sports programs offered by the Montgomery County Recreation Department, call their update line at 240-777-6889.
Date of last update: May 17, 2010
Montgomery County Department of Parks