Politics & Government

Using Parks and Recreation to Find a Place for Family Fun

Here's how to reserve a county facility for your next celebration or event.

Celebrating a birthday, retirement, anniversary or just feel like hanging out with friends? There are many places available through the county where you can plan your next event.

Here's a quick reference guide to the closest areas available through Montgomery County Parks. 

Campsites:

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  • Little Bennett Regional Park: 23705 Frederick Road Clarksburg, MD 20871; call  301-528-3430  for check availability. 
  • Robert C. McDonell Campground: 7701 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854; check here for availability. 
  • Parklawn Campsites: 12724 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853; check here for availability.

Gyms:

Woodside Gym is available for rent on an hourly basis ($30/hour). A refundable cash deposit ($25) and a security deposit ($150) are also required at the time of reservation. Click here for more information.

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In-Line Hockey Rink:

Ridge Road In-Line Hockey Rink: 21155 Frederick Road Germantown, MD 20874. Rentals cost $10/hour (with a two hour minimum booking period). Click here to check availability. 

Park Activity Buildings: 

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  • Tilden Woods Local Park: 6800 Tilden Lane, Potomac, MD 20852; click here to view availability. 
  • Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park: 12015 Suffolk Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; click here to view availability. 

Park Shelters

  • Black Hill Regional Park: 20930 Lake Ridge Drive Boyds, MD 20841
  • South Germantown Recreational Park: 17920 Germantown Park Drive
    Germantown, MD 20874
  • Ridge Road Recreational Park: 21155 Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876 

Note: You need to request a special events permit if your event:
  • is advertised or open to the public
  • requires maintenance, police or sanitation services
  • will offer items for sale
  • will provide entertainment (like shows or music)
  • will attract more than 100 people
  • requires use of facilities for more than four hours

Download a special event request form here.


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