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General Public Use

General public use reservations are first-come, first-served. A minimum of seven (7) calendar days advanced notice is required for general public use. We strongly encourage community use be schedule as far in advance as possible within the established scheduling timeframes.

Payment: Full payment is due at the time of reservation. See current fiscal year fee guide posted on our website for hourly facility rates: www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/CUPF

Important: Click “Item Details” button when viewing or reserving online for more information such as available equipment, capacity, street address, access to building, etc.

How to reserve: See below for specifics on requesting reservation based upon facility type:


Indoor Facilities

  • August 15: Opening day for dates of use during the MCPS School Year
  • May 1: Opening day for dates of use during the MCPS Summer Break
  • Request reservation via the online customer e-portal: www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
Outdoor Tennis Courts and Basketball Courts

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • November 1: Opening day for dates of use December 1 through March 14
  • Request reservation via the online customer e-portal: www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
Natural Grass Athletic Fields

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • Request reservation via the online customer e-portal: www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
Artificial Turf Athletic Fields

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • November 1: Opening day for dates of use December 1 through March 14
  • Request reservation via: www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
Parking Lots

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • November 1: Opening day for dates of use December 1 through March 14
  • Request reservation via:www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
  • Groups with reservations of indoor facilities or athletic fields are entitled to the use of parking spaces for automobiles and do not need to reserve the parking lot.
  • Requests for use of parking lots may only be approved no more than 30 days prior to the date of use unless an exception is granted by the CUPF Director or designee.
  • Use of parking lots by summer camps or other activities for pick-up and drop-off is allowed—an administrative fee will be assessed.
  • Building access requires booking an indoor facility (classroom, restrooms, etc.)
  • Vehicles deemed as “commercial” by US Department of Transportation or Maryland Department of Transportation, weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds, are not allowed to park or sit on MCPS parking lot areas. Large trucks, dump trucks, tow trucks, commercial tour buses, auto carriers, etc. should not be issued a reservation for the vehicle to sit more than a few minutes to complete a pickup. They should not be allowed to use a school site for day, evening, or overnight parking.
  • Farm Markets may request weekly access during established booking periods requesting an exemption from CUPF. CUPF management will review requests for exceptions in order to assess whether the perceived need(s) of the community for such activity may outweigh the 30-day restriction on receiving a reservation approval.

Restrooms (with no other indoor reservation)

Restrooms are provided for all scheduled indoor activities. However, when user groups reserve outdoor areas and request access to restrooms, appropriate fees will be charged based on the current fee schedule. Approval for restroom access will be based upon availability of appropriate staff. 

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • November 1: Opening day for dates of use December 1 through March 14
  • Request reservation via: Priority, High Volume and Other Bulk Use Request Form

Computer Lab

Technical support staff will be required at additional hourly cost; approval for room use will be based upon availability of staffing requirements. No internet access is available from MCPS.

Running Track

Requires written approval to CUPF from the High School Business Administrator prior to group submitting a request. Building access, including restrooms, will require booking an indoor facility (classroom, restrooms, etc.)

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • November 1: Opening day for dates of use December 1 through March 14
  • Request reservation via: www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org

High School Natural Grass Athletic Fields (including Stadium)

Requires written approval to CUPF from the High School Business Administrator prior to group submitting a request. Building access, including restrooms, will require booking an indoor facility (classroom, restrooms, etc.)

  • February 15: Opening day for dates of use March 15 through August 15
  • July 15: Opening day for dates of use August 16 through November 30
  • November 1: Opening day for dates of use December 1 through March 14