The use of recreational/regional fields is by permit only. Local field permits are not required, but recommended, non-permitted users must relinquish the field to permit holders. Permits are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recreational/Regional Park & Synthetic Turf Fields:
Local Park Fields:
Athletic field fees are approved annually by the Planning Board. Click here for a full list of permit fees.
Prior to each season, we will forward a permit application packet to the representative of their league. League permit packets for the Spring/Summer season will be sent in mid-December and the Fall season will be sent in late May.
All Athletic Tournaments and Special Events on an Athletic Field, Event organizers must submit their requests:
To be considered for a Tournament or Special Event on Park Property, email the Park Permits Office a completed Special Event Request Form along with the following supporting documentation:
Visit our Special Events Page for more information
To obtain permission to host a camp or clinic on Park Property, email the Park Permits Office a completed Special Use Form along with the following supporting documentation:
All Permit Holders Must Follow
All Local Park athletic fields are closed for play from December 1 – March 14 to allow for rest and seasonal maintenance. All Recreational / Regional Park athletic fields are closed for play from December 1 – March 31 for rest and seasonal maintenance. Artificial Turf fields are open year-round with only seasonal Holiday closures.
Park | Field Number | Target Re-Open Date |
English Manor Neighborhood Park | Field 1 | 3/15/2023 |
Hillandale Local Park | Fields 3 | 3/15/2023 |
Mount Zion Local Park | Field 1 | 3/15/2023 |
Nolte Local Park | Field 2 | 3/15/2023 |
Stewartown Local Park | Fields 1 & 2 | 3/15/2023 |
Spring/Summer Closures | ||
Argyle Local Park | Field 1 | 8/16/2023 |
Batchellar’s Forest | Field 1 | 8/16/2023 |
Columbia Local Park | Fields 3 & 4 | 8/16/2023 |
Flower Hill Local Park | Field 2 | 8/16/2023 |
Glenmont Local Park | Field 1 | 8/16/2023 |
Hillandale Local Park | Fields 1 & 2 | 8/16/2023 |
Longwood Local Park | Fields 1, 2 & 3 | 8/16/2023 |
Randolph Hills Local Park | Field 2 | 8/16/2023 |
Partial Closures | ||
Broadacres Local Park | Field 3 | 6/1/2023 |
Cabin John Regional Park | Fields 4 & 7 | 5/1/2023 |
Calverton Galway Local Park | Field 4 | 6/1/2023 |
Damascus Recreational Park | Fields 5, 6 & 7 | 4/30/2023 |
Kings Local Park | Field 2 | 4/30/2023 |
Nolte Local Park | Fields 1, 2 & 3 | 4/1/2023 |
Ridge Road Recreational Park | Field 1 | 4/30/2023 |
Additional Closures | ||
Farmland Local Park | Fields 1 & 2 | Closed 7/1/2023-7/30/2023 |
Flower Hill Local Park | Field 1 | Closed 8/1/2023-8/13/2023 |
Redland Local Park | Field 1 | Closed 6/15/2023-9/1/2023 |
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:
If you’re unsure if a field is closed, please call the ballfield rainout number first: 301-579-5610.
Rainout number recordings are updated by 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. on weekends. Each recording applies to all parks listed under that number. You may also check the rainout line webpage
For decisions about the use of athletic fields refer to the appropriate rainout number on the field listing or call Park Permits at 301-495-2525, 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.