SplashPark & Mini-Golf

The SplashPark is one of the most popular features of South Germantown Recreational Park. Kids will have an excellent time and stay cool playing in the one-of-a-kind 280-jet water maze, cave with a waterfall, water bucket drops, slide, and spraying animals. Tables and umbrellas provide shaded rest areas. On-site restrooms, changing rooms, and vending machines are available. The SplashPark also features a fun Jumping Pillow that will keep kids hopping all day long!

An 18-hole miniature golf course sits adjacent to the SplashPark. Designed with delicate contour changes, sloping greens, and natural obstacles, this accessible course will challenge golfers of all ages (including adults). NEW! The miniature golf course will be open weekends in October!

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2477 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org/access for more information.

Admission Fees

• SplashPark: $5.50 per person, ages two & up (all patrons age two and up who come into the SplashPark must pay admission).
• Miniature Golf: $4.50 per person, per round
• Splash & Golf Combo: $8 per person; includes one round of golf and a full day’s admission to SplashPark. Available to groups of up to 30 people.
  Splash & Golf Combo tickets are not available for groups of 31 or more people; please see the “Group Rates” below.
• Discount Ticket Books: $49.50 for 10 daily admission passes to the SplashPark. It’s 10 for the price of nine!
• Family Memberships If you find yourself at the South Germantown SplashPark a couple of times a week, why not get a Family Membership and save some cash? $110 covers unlimited admissions to the SplashPark for one full season for up to four family members. membership can be purchased at the SplashPark entrance.
• Group Rates: Groups of 31 or more people qualify for a Group Rate of $5 per person. If you would like to bring a group to the SplashPark, please make advance reservations at least one week in advance by calling 301-670-4685 (ask to speak with a manager), this is only for groups that have not rented a party tent.
• Fee Reduction Coupons may be used for admission to both the SplashPark and Miniature Golf.

Rent a Tent at the SplashPark

Want a cool, fun place to host your party or group activity? Party at South Germantown SplashPark & Miniature Golf! It’s as easy as 1-2-3. All three party tents are available to rent during the days and times the SplashPark & Miniature Golf course are open, May 26 – September 3.

Tent Party Rentals Include:

• 2 hours of a reserved party tent
• 8-foot picnic tables under each tent
• Use of a wagon cart to assist in unloading party supplies from parking lot
• 20 admissions (additional admissions may be purchased the day of your event)
• Rental time includes setup and clean-up – no additional time is added

Party Rental Times
Available any day the park is open. Choose from:

• 10am to Noon
• Noon to 2pm
• 2 to 4pm
• 4 to 6pm

For step-by-step directions on how to book your party online, click here and visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org.

Rent the Whole Park for a “Big Splash”

Now you can rent the entire SplashPark from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., any day of the week! Splash, play miniature golf, and have a blast–the Park is all yours! Visit Active MONTGOMERY reserve online. For step-by-step directions on how to book your party online, click here.

Big Splash Rentals (with or without unlimited Mini Golf) Include:

• 2 hours use of the Park from 6pm – 8pm
• Use of wagon carts to assist in unloading party supplies from parking lot
• 40 complimentary admissions (additional admission tickets may be purchased the day of your event)
• Rental time includes setup and clean-up – no additional time is added
• Maximum Capacity 500

Book your Party Online

For your convenience, book your party online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. The party tent is available by reservation only. Availability is limited and time slots fill quickly, so please book your party well in advance of your preferred date. Dates and times of availability can be found online (see “How to Book Your Party tent Online” below).

If you already have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account and know your login and PIN number, you’re ready to go! If you don’t have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account, why not sign up for one right now? It’s free and only takes a few minutes. If you have questions about ActiveMONTGOMERY, please call 301-495-2580 Monday – Friday.

How to Book Your Party Tent Online

1. Go to www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org.
2. Click on the middle of three boxes marked “Facilities” (between “Activities” and “Memberships”).
3. Click on “Quick Reserve.”
4. Login to your account, or click on “Create Account” if you do not have one already.
5. Click on the “Reservation Group” and select “Parks SplashPark Tent Rentals.” 
6. The times listed correspond to the facility name on the left.
7. Enter the event name at the top of the table (for example, “John’s 5th Birthday Party”).
8. Select the reservation that you are interested in by clicking on the first checkbox and the rest of the greyed-out boxes will check off to show the entire reservation. Note: a red check means that the timeframe is unavailable.
9. Click the “Calculate Charges” button to see the rental fee.
10. After reading the waiver by clicking on the description, enter your initials to agree to the waiver.
11. Click “Reserve.”
12. Enter your payment information on the next screen and click “Continue” to complete your order.

How do I cancel a Party Tent Rental or the Big Splash Rental?

To cancel your rental and receive a refund; please submit your cancellation request in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the rental date to splashandgolf@montgomeryparks.org.   A $25 cancellation fee will be subtracted from your total refund.   No refunds will be issued if the cancellation request is submitted less than fourteen (14) days prior to your rental date.

What about inclement weather?

During rainy days, the SplashPark will remain open except in the case of extreme weather conditions (thunder and lightning).  If the SplashPark closes, staff will notify you as soon as possible and will work with you to reschedule your reservation.  If we are unable to find another date, we will issue you a refund or credit to your ActiveMONTGOMERY account.   Please note:  if the SplashPark is open, all reservations will go on as scheduled.  If you choose not to utilize the rental time slot but the SplashPark is open, there will be no refund or credit issued.