Wheaton Claridge Local Park

Wheaton-Claridge Local Park boasts a serene stream that flows through its 21.1 acres.   The park completed renovations in 2018 and includes multiple community gathering spaces including a picnic area and the Wheaton-Claridge Park Activity Building, an air-conditioned, recreational facility with over 1,800 square feet of space, including a kitchen with a refrigerator, warming oven, and bathrooms.  The park also includes an accessible playground, an accessible basketball court, and a network of natural surface trails.

Wheaton-Claridge Park Activity Building

The Wheaton-Claridge Park Activity Building provides a convenient, unique, and affordable location for your next party, bridal shower, graduation party, meeting or event!

Floor Plan

Building Amenities

• Air-conditioned
• Keyless Entry
• Accessible Building
• Shared Parking (22 spaces, 2 accessible spaces)
• Kitchen (Refrigerator & Warming Oven)

Park Amenities

• Basketball court with lighting (Contact Park Permits Office to reserve)
• Community Open Space
• Multi-purpose terraces
• Picnic area with grills
• Multi-age playground and nature play areas
• Accessible paths and trails
• 26 parking spaces
• Vehicular bridge

Capacity

150 Max (Standing room only)

Park Activity Building Reservations – Availability

Park Activity Buildings are available year-round on weekdays and weekends. Park Activity Buildings are available for reservations in two-time slots per day. Please choose from either 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. or 5 – 11 p.m. If you wish to reserve a different time slot, it must be a minimum of 8 hours or more.

Reservation can only be made over the phone by calling the Permit Office at (301) 495-2525 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Reservations are first-come, first-served basis and can be made up to six months in advance.   

Permit Office: 301-495-2525
ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To tour this Park Activity Building before renting, contact the Park Permits Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to acquire your access and alarm codes to the building.

Rental Fee Includes

• Tables and chairs are included in the rental fee
• Renter is responsible for setting up and cleaning areas and the kitchen if used.
• PLEASE NOTE: Park amenities are available at this location. Please be aware that some amenities are fee-based and some are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of permitted fields or courts, customers with the appropriate permit have priority.

Rules and Regulations

All Permit Holders must follow M-NCPPC rules and regulations as well as the specific Guidelines and Conditions of Use as stated on the facility permit. Also, visit with our knowledgeable Permits staff on how to best accommodate and plan your event.

Visit ActiveMontgomery.org and Request a Reservation for an athletic field.