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Fee Reduction Program

Montgomery Parks is committed to serving the needs of all residents of Montgomery County and recognizes that many residents are financially unable to participate in the activities and programs offered at our fee-based facilities. Therefore, we have established a Fee Reduction Program, so these programs are available to as many county residents as possible.

Our Fee-Reduction Program

This program is open to Montgomery County residents only and offers two ways to save:

  • Part 1 -Half off an eligible program
  • Part 2 – Half Off admission coupons to specific facilities

The Fee Reduction Program is open to Montgomery County residents only and proof of residency is required. The fee reduction is awarded based on an individual or family member receiving outside public assistance.

An individual’s or family’s application will be approved annually. An approved application will qualify a participant for a program each season (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). Program offerings are on a “first come-first served” basis and are subject to space availability.

Part 1 – Programs

How To Apply For A Fee Reduction On A Class or Program Registration

  • You may submit your application at the facility or by emailed all documents to the ActiveMONTGOMERY Help Desk.
  • If the application is submitted via email, a Help Desk Team member will review the application and confirm approval. If it is submitted at a facility, the facility manager will review the application and confirm approval.
  • Once approved, the individual will be able to register online during the registration period or in person at the facility.
  • Each approved person in the family will be permitted one program or group lesson class reduction per season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).

Eligible Facilities / Programs for Fee Reductions

Ice Skating Group Lessons – Preschool Ice Skating 1, Preschool Ice Skating 2, Preschool Ice Skating 3, Youth Ice Skating 1, Youth Ice Skating 2, Youth Ice Skating 3, Teen and Adult Ice Skating 1, and Therapeutic Ice Skating 1.

Tennis Group Lessons– Beginner and Intermediate Tennis only

Golf Group Lessons– Beginner Golf Adult, Beginner Golf, Junior, and Parent and Child Golf

Archery Group Lessons– Beginner Archery and Parent and Child Archery

Brookside Gardens– All programs are eligible except the hands-on workshops

Nature Centers– Some programs are eligible.

Check with hosting facility to confirm the eligibility of the programs you are interested in.

Part 2 – Half Off Admission Coupons

How to Receive Admission Discount Coupon Books

  • Mail or Email Applications for Admission Discount Coupons Only:
    M-NCPPC, Enterprise Division Seneca House Attention: Fee Reduction Program
    14500-B Clopper Rd. Boyds, MD 20841
    301-670-3293
    Email:  Enterprise Division  

Allow up to 2 weeks for processing and delivery of coupon books if approved, for applications mailed. Coupon books of three discount Once approved for the fee reduction program, an individual or family may apply for a discount coupon book.  Coupon books containing three discount tickets will be issued on a bi-annual basis to the head of the household. Tickets are non-transferable and are good for any one of the following:

Admission Coupon Discount – 50% off one admission for:

  • A train ride at Cabin John Regional Park or Wheaton Regional Park
  • A carousel ride at Wheaton Regional Park
  • An hour boat rental or pontoon boat ride at Lake Needwood or Black Hill Regional Park
  • Admission to a public skating session at Cabin John Ice Rink or Wheaton Ice Arena (skate rental not included)
  • Admission to the Splash Park or Miniature Golf Course at South Germantown Recreational Park
  • A regular bucket of balls at the South Germantown Driving Range
  • A non-electric campsite at Little Bennett Campground