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Sept. 7 and Sept. 8, CUPF Wheaton Office telework schedule


Important Message

The CUPF Wheaton office located at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902 will be closing early Thursday, September 7, 2023. The office will also be closed Friday, September 8, 2023. The closing of the office is a safety measure being taken due to excessive heat, which is affecting the temperature in our building and surrounding community. 

During this time, CUPF staff will be working remote, shifting to a temporary telework schedule. The adjustment regarding staff availability will not interfere with the continuous support being provided to our community members and user groups. The Wheaton office will resume normal in-person business hours on Monday, September 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

General Inquiries: 
 
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: 240-777-2725 

After-Hours Help Line:

During your reservation, if you experience a lockout, HVAC issue, security concern, equipment failure, rooms permitted not available for use upon arrival, or other comparable situation, you must call or send a text message to 240-490-CUPF (2873). 

Provide your name, the reason for your call, and the phone number where you can be reached.

Thank You

Thank you for using public facilities for your community events and activities!


CUPF Reminders: Labor Day Closing, Mon., Sept. 4

Labor Day Closing

Monday, September 4, 2023, CUPF will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Montgomery County Government acknowledges Labor Day as a scheduled holiday. CUPF will reopen Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notable Closures

  • County offices—Closed
  • Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza—Closed
  • MC 311—Closed
  • State offices and courts—Closed
  • State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed
  • Libraries— Closed
  • Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)—All stores open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • County-operated COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinics—Closed. (The County no longer is operating PCR testing clinics.) Vaccine clinics will be closed on Sept. 4.
  • Department of Permitting Services—All offices, including the customer service lobby, will be closed.
  • Ride On—Will operate on a Sunday
  • Ride On extRaand Flex bus services--Not in service
  • Ride On Flash– The Orange Route will operate on a Weekends & Holidays schedule. The Blue Route (typically, weekday only) will not be in service.
  • MARC Train—No service
  • TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store—Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 4
  • TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store—Closed
  • Metrobus—Will operate on a Sunday schedule
  • Metrorail—Trains will operate on a Sunday schedule, with trains running from 7 a.m.-midnight.
  • Public Parking Garages, Lots, Curbside Meters—Free
  • County-provided trash and recycling collections: There will be no trash and recycling collections on Monday, Sept. 4. Collections will slide one day throughout the rest of the week, with the last pickup on Saturday, Sept. 9.
  • Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center—Closed on Sept. 4
  • Aquatic Centers— County outdoor aquatic facilities will be open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. The Upper County Outdoor Pool is closed for the season. Indoor aquatic facilities will close at 6 p.m., with the exception of the Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center. It will be closed all day.
  • Community Recreation Centers—Closed
  • Senior Centers—Closed

Facilities open Labor Day weekend

After-Hours Help Line:

If you experience a lockout, HVAC issue, security concern, equipment failure, rooms permitted not available for use upon arrival, or other comparable situation, you must call or send a text message to 240-490-CUPF (2873) so that our office may assist in remedying the problem. 

General Inquiries: 

 
If you have any questions or concerns, please call CUPF Customer Service at 240-777-2725, or send an email to CUPF at: cupf@montgomerycountymd.gov

Thank You

Thank you for using public facilities for community events and activities!

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Office of Community Use of Public Facilities
Montgomery County Government, Maryland
Phone: 240-777-2725

Priority of Use, Established by the Interagency Coordinating Board (ICB)


Below is the Priority of Use for public facilities established by the Montgomery County Interagency Coordinating Board (ICB) in 1978, modified most recently by voting members in 2016:

  • Primary tenant to include school (K-12) activities or County department
  • Maryland State Department of Education licensed before and after school childcare selected by Montgomery County Public Schools*
  • Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings and activities*
  • Government administrative bodies
  • Other publicly supported programs
  • High-volume use meeting applicable criteria*
  • General public (via customer e-portal)

* Applies to MCPS facilities only.



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Office of Community Use of Public Facilities
Montgomery County Government, Maryland
Phone: 240-777-2725

CUPF User Guidebook: Air Conditioning (HVAC) Reminder


News, Reminders, and More:

CUPF staff works with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) personnel creating a report that outlines events according to classroom and other indoor community usage. The report highlights specific zone locations within MCPS building's that will need to be properly cooled during various times of the day, especially during the summer months. 

Those zones are designated by the MCPS Energy Management Division. This data provides the Energy Management with information about every scheduled event taking place in MCPS facilities. The purpose of the list is to give information about when and where HVAC services will be needed to ensure that cooling is made available to all groups while onsite. 

User Guidebook 

Energy curtailment practices during summer months: 

In order to conserve energy and ensure the lowest possible energy rates, MCPS turns air-conditioning off between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. during summer break. All groups, including community user groups and MCPS-related groups, who choose to use MCPS indoor facilities during this time should prepare accordingly. 

Click HERE for additional information regarding the CUPF User Guidebook.

Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• There is no additional fee for HVAC; it is included and turned-on during hours reserved
• Air Conditioning/Cooling temperature set point per MCPS is 76 degrees Fahrenheit
• No air conditioning available in gymnasiums. There are some rare exceptions; however, A/C is not guaranteed even if such is installed

After-Hours Help Line:

If you experience a lockout, HVAC issue, security concern, equipment failure, rooms permitted not available for use upon arrival, or other comparable situation, you must call or send a text message to 240-490-CUPF (2873) so that our office may assist in remedying the problem.
 
General Inquiries: 
 
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: 240-777-2725 
Email: cupf@montgomerycountymd.gov 
 
Thank you for using public facilities for your community events and activities! 


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