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The Office of Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) is pleased to announce several updates to our 2026 reservation process. We wanted to let you know that our reservation dates have been adjusted to better accommodate everyone's schedules and ensure a smoother experience for all.
In the past, opening day reservation dates that fell on a weekend often brought larger online crowds, which can overwhelm our systems. Launching our opening reservation dates on a weekday gives staff a chance to identify and resolve any issues.
New 2026 Opening Day Reservation Dates
🗓️ February 9, 2026 (2nd Monday in February)
- Opening day to reserve school auditoriums for dates of use during the upcoming MCPS Summer Break.
- Opening day to reserve athletic fields and other outdoor facilities (e.g. school tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and parking lots) for dates of use March 15 through August 15.
🗓️ April 13, 2026 (2nd Monday in April)
- Opening day to reserve library meeting rooms for dates of use July 1 through December 31.
🗓️ May 4, 2026 (1st Monday in May)
- Opening day to reserve school auditoriums for dates of use during the upcoming MCPS School Year.
- Opening day to reserve indoor school facilities (e.g. gymnasiums, cafeterias, classrooms) for dates of use during the upcoming MCPS Summer Break.
- Opening day to reserve government building meeting rooms for dates of use July 1 through December 31.
- Opening day to reserve athletic fields and other outdoor facilities (e.g. school tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and parking lots) for dates of use August 16 through November 30.
🗓️ August 10, 2026 (2nd Monday in August)
- Opening day to reserve indoor school facilities (e.g. gymnasiums, cafeterias, classrooms) for dates of use during the upcoming MCPS School Year.
🗓️ October 12, 2026 (2nd Monday in October)
- Opening day to reserve library meeting rooms for dates of use January 1 through June 30.
- Opening day to reserve "artificial turf" athletic fields and other outdoor facilities (e.g. school tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and parking lots) for dates of use December 1 through March 14.
- Opening day to reserve government building meeting rooms for dates of use January 1 through June 30.
We're grateful for your continued support and patience as we prepare for the upcoming changes to our opening reservation dates in 2026.
Thank you
Thank you for using public facilities for community events and activities! Please reach out to our team of professionals with any questions you may have. Click here to contact CUPF Customer Care—We Are Here to Help!