Permits & Rentals – Athletic Fields

Local Park fields are open for play from March 15 through August 15

Regional and Recreational Park fields are open for official game play only from April 1 through August 15

Synthetic Fields are open for play from March 15 through August 15

Visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org to reservation online beginning February 15 at 6:30am

Local Park fields are open for play from August 16 through November 30

Regional and Recreational Park fields are open for official game play only from September 1 through November 30

Synthetic Fields are open for play from August 16 through November 30

Visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org to reservation online beginning July 15 at 6:30am

Synthetic Fields are open for play from December 1 through March 15

All Montgomery Parks’ natural grass athletic fields are closed during the winter season

Visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org to view availability online beginning November 1 at 6:30am

To be considered for a Tournament or Special Event on Park Property, email ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org a completed Special Event Request Form along with the following supporting documentation:

1. Promotional flyer and all other publications
2. Certificate of liability insurance naming M-NCPPC, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902 as a secondary insured on the certificate in the amounts of $1,000,000 per accident/$500,000 per person
3. Vendor/Merchandise Sales, or any collection of monies on Park Property require Temporary Concessions Permit for each vendor. For more information on obtaining permission for sales, visit the Food, Beverage or Memorabilia Vendors’ Page
4. Alcohol Consumption/Sales require a one-day or seasonal liquor license from Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Department

Visit our Special Events Page for more information

To obtain permission to host a camp or clinic on Park Property, email ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org a completed Special Use Form  along with the following supporting documentation:

1. Certification from Sports Organizations, e.g. USTA, USPTA, NAYS, MSYSA, etc.
2. State Sales and Use Tax License
3. Camp flyer and all other publications
4. Background checks on camp staff for the current year
5. Certificate of liability insurance naming M-NCPPC as a secondary insured on the certificate in the amounts of $1,000,000 per accident/$500,000 per person
6. Bullying protocol (or Code of Conduct)

The following fees are in addition to all applicable athletic field reservation fees.

Application Fees

• Tournament Request standard non-refundable application fee – $85
• Tournament Request expedited non-refundable application fee – $185
• Camp or Clinic standard non-refundable application fee – $35

Grounds Fees

• Special Event/Use of Local Park Grounds, less than 500 participants – Up to $400
• Special Event/Use of Local Park Grounds, over 500 participants – Up to $800
• Special Event/Use of Regional or Recreational Park Grounds, less than 500 participants – Up to $500
• Special Event/Use of Regional or Recreational Park Grounds, over 500 participants – Up to $1,000

Security Deposit for Special Event

• A refundable security deposit will be charged of $200 per field is added to the event.

Additional fees may apply if required by park staff or park police.

Minimum Hours per Use:
Weekdays – 2 hours
Weekends & Holidays – 3 hours

Youth All Sports (17 and under)

Adults All Sports Adults (18 and over)

Minimum Hours per Use:
Weekdays – 2 hours
Weekends & Holidays – 3 hours

All Sports Unlit

All Sports Lighted

Lights are programmed to automatically turn on during confirmed reservations at the following times:

• January through March – 5pm to 11pm
• April – 7pm to 11pm
• May through August – 8pm to 11pm
• September – 7pm to 11pm
• October through December – 5pm to 11pm

To be valid, this permit must be in the permitholder’s possession at the field site and all permit holders must be over the age of 21.

Consumption and distribution of beer and all other alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

This permit is valid for use only by the team or group designated and only for the field and time indicated on the permit.

Vehicle parking is allowed in designated parking areas only. Vehicles are not permitted on natural turf. Parking may be limited.

All trash MUST be bagged and placed in the nearest trash/recycle cans. Any additional trash bags must be taken offsite for proper disposal/recycling.

No grills of any kind are allowed on any Park field.

Application of paint or permanent markings is prohibited.

Use of stakes or other items that may damage natural turf is prohibited.

Smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco or any other smokeless tobacco products is prohibited on park property.

No exchanges of monies or collection of fees permitted on park property.

Storage of personal equipment may be allowed with prior approval from Montgomery Parks. Please contact the Permit Office at least ten (10) business days before your event to be considered.

Regional & Recreational Natural Turf Fields, Synthetic Fields, and Miracle League Field Additional Restrictions:

All Regional, Recreational Fields and the Miracle League Field can be used by Permit only.
Drop-in Play is prohibited on these fields. Only official games or tournaments with paid referees in uniform are permitted on our Regional/Recreational natural turf fields.
Proper athletic footwear must be worn on synthetic turf fields
Pets are prohibited from synthetic turf fields.
No food, sunflower seeds, candy, gum, or drink (other than water) is permitted on synthetic turf fields.
Games and Events may not occur until the field is unlocked by Park Staff.
Groups must abide by all posted and contracted Park Regulations.

M-NCPPC Inclement Weather Policy: Call the Rainout Line at 301-579-5610 for up-to-date field statuses. Learn your fields’ phone extensions online at Rainoutline.com. The Rainout Line is updated daily by 3 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends.

Use of a natural turf athletic field is prohibited when:
A steady rain is falling
A lightning or electrical storm is occurring
Water is standing on the field
One-half inch of rain or more has fallen within the previous 24 hours.
The ground is muddy and soil clumps or clings to shoes.
The ground feels “spongy” and/or soil is frozen.

Synthetic Fields will close for lightning or other conditions Park Managers deem unsafe.

Officials Must Cancel All Games If Any of the Above Conditions Are Present.

Please note the Synthetic fields can get hot on warm, sunny days. If you experience symptoms of a heat-related illness, such as dizziness, weakness, headache, vomiting or muscle cramps, move to a shaded area. Drink water, rest and seek medical attention if you do not feel better. Alert Park Police at 301-949-8010 that you are leaving.

Any violation to the above rules, including damaged facility will result in all applicable fines and penalties, including loss of future permitting and use privileges.

Local Parks’ Fields are closed from December 1 – March 14.
Regional & Recreational Parks’ Natural Turf Fields are closed from December 1 – March 31 & August 16 – September 1
Regional & Recreational Parks’ Synthetic Turf fields are open year-round.

Montgomery Parks’ Field Conditions of Use

M-NCPPC rules and regulations

M-NCPPC Inclement Weather Policy: Call the Rainout Line at 301-579-5610 for up-to-date field statuses. Learn your fields’ phone extensions online at Rainoutline.com. The Rainout Line is updated daily by 3 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends.

• Use of a natural turf athletic field is prohibited when:
• A steady rain is falling
• A lightning or electrical storm is occurring
• Water is standing on the field
• One-half inch of rain or more has fallen within the previous 24 hours.
• The ground is muddy and soil clumps or clings to shoes.
• The ground feels “spongy” and/or soil is frozen.

Synthetic Fields will close for lightning or other conditions Park Managers deem unsafe.

Officials, Coaches, or Group Representatives Must Cancel All Games If Any of the Above Conditions Are Present.

Please note the Synthetic fields can get hot on warm, sunny days. If you experience symptoms of a heat-related illness, such as dizziness, weakness, headache, vomiting or muscle cramps, move to a shaded area. Drink water, rest and seek medical attention if you do not feel better. Alert Park Police at 301-949-8010 that you are leaving.

Any violation to the above rules, including damaged facility will result in all applicable fines and penalties, including loss of future permitting and use privileges.

Weather Cancellations: Field time cancelled by park staff due to inclement weather or other reasons – refunds requests for park closures may be submitted in writing no later than July 15 for scheduled field time from March 15-June 30 and by December 15 for scheduled field time from July 1-November 30. Any refund requests received after those dates will not be honored. Field users are responsible for tracking these cancellations and must submit a list of all refund requests to ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org for consideration. These lists will be compared against staff cancellation lists and refunded accordingly.

Field cancellations must be submitted in writing at least ten (10) business days prior to the date of the event and an Admin Fee for $50 is required at the time of the request. Reservation changes must be submitted in writing at least five (5) business days of the requested date and an Admin Fee of $50 is required for each change.

Cancellations and Change requests can be submitted via email to ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org. If an organization returns field time from its historic allocation list, those fields will be removed from the organization’s historic use and made available for other groups.

Each approved permit represents a financial obligation. No refunds of facility fees will be processed without adequate notice per the cancellation policy. Otherwise, all facility fees will be retained. Neither refunds nor credits will be processed for permits that are not cancelled in a timely manner even if the space is not used.

Weather Cancellations: Field time cancelled by park staff due to inclement weather or other reasons – refunds requests for park closures may be submitted in writing no later than July 15 for scheduled field time from March 15-June 30 and by December 15 for scheduled field time from July 1-November 30. Any refund requests received after those dates will not be honored. Field users are responsible for tracking these cancellations and must submit a list of all refund requests to ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org for consideration. These lists will be compared against staff cancellation lists and refunded accordingly.