Marian Fryer Town Plaza
2424 Reedie Dr. Silver Spring, MD, 20902
The Marian Fryer Town Plaza offers a large open space concept providing natural lighting and relaxing city views, great for entertainment. The Amphitheater seating area contains six levels of terrace seating 12’9” wide and approximately 50’ long. The 20’ x 30’ stage is covered with a large tensile canopy structure measuring 1,144 sf. There are multiple access points to the venue, including a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Wheaton Metro parking garage, the Metro Tunnel Entrance, and access to Georgia Avenue. Click HERE for a link to the building and plaza area features.
Available hours for community use:
Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.*
*Please keep in mind that ALL reserved times must include set up and break down for events. Exceeding hours reserved will be subject to additional fees.
How to reserve:
Users may request space for events as far as 60 days in advance but should provide a minimum of 45 days' notice. Last minute reservations will be considered no more than 14 days' notice. Reservations requests can be submitted through this link: ActiveMONTGOMERY. In person assistance is available by appointment! Please call our Program operations Specialist, Marta Martinez at 240-777-2709.
Specific conditions of use at this facility:
- All signage and banners must be preapproved and removed once the event concludes
- Large event use requires a 3-hour minimum
- No rollerblades or skates
- No cooking or open flames unless authorized and expressed in written contract
- No portable bathrooms directly on the Plaza
- No stakes in the grassy areas
- Reservations must begin and end on the hour or half-hour
- Use of trash containers for any garbage is required on the Plaza
- Important: Review the Facility Use License Agreement (FULA) for specific restrictions and other details about use of this space.
Rates: Please visit this page for current rates: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/fees/fees-overview.html
Additional fees:
- Cleaning Staff: $25 per hour for each person needed
- Event Monitor: $40 per hour
- Security Officer: $35 per hour for each officer needed
All Events must be staffed with an Event Monitor, at least one cleaning staff, and at least one security officer at the rates listed. Additional staff may be required depending on the size and nature of the event.
Learn about Marian Fryer:
Marian Fryer
Wheaton Resident and Community Activist
May 16, 1938 - September 09, 2017
"As a citizen of Montgomery County, I believe my role is to serve my community and advocate for and support the maintenance of programs and activities that help to keep it healthy, viable and stable." — Marian Fryer
A resident of Wheaton, Maryland for over 45 years, Marian Fryer resided on Rose Lane, just outside the Wheaton Urban District. An administrative officer with several agencies of the D.C. and federal governments for over 34 years, she retired in 1995. In 1996, she started her home-based business, Marian's Connections, a consignment boutique specializing in new and pre-owned clothing and accessories for women.
A strong advocate for the arts, Marian was instrumental in assisting Montgomery County staff with Wheaton's first submission to the Maryland State Arts Council to designate Wheaton as an Arts and Entertainment District.
Marian was also a certified Bone Builder trainer, helping seniors increase bone density, improve balance and enhance energy and well-being. She was also an active member of the New Creation Church in Wheaton.
The oldest of six siblings, Marian was the mother of two children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a beloved friend to many.
Marian was active in the Wheaton community from 1996 through 2017:
• Member and Chair of Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
• President of the Wheaton Citizens Coalition
• Member of the Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Member of Business and Economic Development
• Board member of the Allied Civic Group and recipient of the Blanche Cawton Award for Outstanding Community Service
• Associate member of the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board and recipient of the Wheaton Citizen of the Year Award in 1998
• Member of the Montgomery County Housing Advisory Committee
• Member of the Montgomery County Commission for Women
• Graduate of the Senior Leadership Montgomery charter class
• Board member of Leadership Montgomery
• Inductee into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for Community Service
• Member of the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce and recipient of the first Chuck Levin Economic Development Award (2003) and Chamber of Commerce President's Award (2017)
• Honoree of the Toyota Tribute to Working Women
"For many years Marian served as the unofficial 'mayor' of Wheaton, a title justly deserved by her passion over decades to making Wheaton and all of Montgomery County a better place to live, work and raise a family. Truly she was the 'heart' of Wheaton and made a difference for all of us she worked with." — former Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett
"Any
time I look at over at the beautiful Marian Fryer Plaza, I think of Marian and
her family. None of this would be possible without her efforts and
contributions to our local community. Through her legacy, I hope to inspire
others to join us in uplifting and revitalizing the Wheaton Arts &
Entertainment community. It's important to continuously support the Arts and
celebrate Wheaton's diverse culture, various small businesses, and our community programs." — Marian Fryer Program Operations Specialist, Marta
Martinez
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