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
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 Spring/Summer 2010 season
Below is the list of fields undergoing renovation. These fields - with one exception, noted below - will not be available for the spring/summer 2010 season.
| SUB AREA | PARK NAME | FIELD TYPE | FIELD # | CLOSED | REASON | RETURN TO PLAY |
| ROCK CREEK | Cherrywood LP | soccer | #1 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | April '10 |
| BLACK HILL | Fountain Hills LP | soccer | #2 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| SHADY GROVE | Strawberry Knolls LP | soccer | #2 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| OLNEY MANOR | Cross Creek | soccer | #1 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| LITTLE BENNETT | Clearspring LP | soccer | #1 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| MLK | Hillandale LP | football | #3 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| CABIN JOHN | Avenel LP | soccer | #2 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| CABIN JOHN | Falls Road LP | football | #3 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| WHEATON | Baur Dr. LP | FB/soccer | #2 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
| MEADOWBROOK | Bullis LP | soccer | #1 | Sept. '09 | Renovation | Sept. '10 |
Permit Application Schedule
Spring/Summer Season (April 1 - August 15)
Applications for tournaments, camps/classes/clinics, and other one-time events are due December 1 -
December 15
Game and practice applications are due December 15 - January 15
Fall/Winter Season (September 1 - November 30)
Applications for tournaments, camps/classes/clinics, and other one-time events are due May 1 - May 15
Game and practice applications are due May 15 - June 15
NOTE: First and second 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
The Planning Board approved the new hourly fee schedule proposed by staff on October 23, 2008. These new fees will go into effect on January 1, 2009, for the season starting April 1, 2009. View the staff response memo submitted to the Board. A full copy of the original Board Packet presented at the September 15, 2008, meeting, including memo and attachments can also be downloaded for review.
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. This recording is updated at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends.
Montgomery County Department of Parks