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Looking for a location to hold your child’s next birthday, a meeting of your community group or a private business event?
The Thomas Farm Community Center’s brand new multi-purpose rooms and gymnasium can be configured to meet your needs and are available to rent hourly.
Multi-purpose Rooms
The multi-purpose rooms can be combined into one 1,600 square foot room or divided by a movable wall into two separate rooms. The rooms are available for rent together or separately.
Both rooms have access to an outdoor patio and modern kitchenette. The kitchenette has microwaves, a refrigerator, an ice machine and a warming oven.
Gymnasium
The full-size gymnasium has a hardwood floor with markings for full court basketball, two half courts for basketball, two volleyball courts and three badminton courts. The gymnasium also has bleachers along one wall for spectators.
Rates
| Rental Space | Resident Rate | Non Resident Rate | City Community Organization* Rate | Business Rate |
| Multi-purpose Rooms 1 and 2 | $40 per hour | $50 per hour | $35 per hour | $45 per hour |
| Multi-purpose Room 1 or 2 | $25 per hour | $30 per hour | $20 per hour | $30 per hour |
| Gymnasium | $80 per hour | $90 per hour | N/A | $85 per hour |
| Patio with Multi-purpose Room | $30 fee | $40 fee | $25 fee | $35 fee |
*A community organization is defined as having nonprofit status, a City of Rockville address and 60 percent of its members are City residents.
Rates above do not include a $100 refundable deposit.
Room Descriptions and Capacities
| Rental Space | Style | Capacity | Description |
| Multi-purpose room wood side 35’ length x 23’ width | Tables and chairs | 40 | Wood floor, mirrors, kitchenette, patio |
| Multi-purpose room - tile side 35’ length x 23’ width | Tables and chairs | 40 | Tile floor, mirrors, patio |
| Whole multi-purpose room 70’ length x 23’ width | Tables and chairs | 80 | |
| Gymnasium | Athletic activities | 200 | Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton |
Rental Agreement Guidelines
All paperwork (except the set up plan) and full payment must be completed at the time of the booking. The person signing the contract is the one responsible for the rental and must be in attendance the day and time of the rental.
The set up plan is required one week prior to the date of the rental. The center staff will set up the tables and chairs in accordance to the set up plan. In the event that the tables and chairs need to be rearranged the staff is to be notified.
The renter is responsible for returning the room to its original condition. This includes collecting all trash. The center will provide additional trash bags and cleaning supplies.
If damage is incurred or additional cleaning is required, the $100 security deposit may not be returned. If equipment, fixtures, etc, are damaged you will be billed for the full cost of repair or replacement.
Renters must adhere to the starting and ending times agreed upon in the rental contract. Arriving prior to the start time and remaining past the ending time will result in additional charges. Set up and clean up is to be included in the rental time.
The renter is responsible for the behavior of all attendees. Failure to obey any facility rules and regulations, excessive noise, fighting, vandalism, etc. will not be tolerated. Attendees involved in unacceptable behavior will be required to leave immediately, or the event will be terminated.
Rentals are for private events only. Rentals are not allowed for events advertised to the public, events for which admission or tickets are sold, or for instructional classes.
The maximum number of people accommodated in the multi-purpose room is 80; one side of the multi-purpose room is 40; and the gymnasium is 200. If the number is exceeded the renter will be asked to end the event.
Staff must be notified in advance when contracted entertainment and amusement equipment are arranged for the event.
Catering or DJ equipment must be delivered and picked up on the day of the event. The center is not responsible for the equipment set-up or delivery. The facility does not supply utensils or other food handling equipment.
Cooking is not allowed in the kitchen. Foods are to be refrigerated or kept warm only. All caterers who are employed by the renter must be licensed by the Montgomery County Department of Health. The kitchen is to be shared when only one side of the multi-purpose room is rented.
Patio: Outdoor grilling is not permitted on the patio; facility tables are not to be taken outside; the outdoor furniture is not to be moved. The patio is not rented when only one side of the multi-purpose room is rented and the other side of the multi-purpose room is rented to another party.
Music, PA systems, etc. must be set at a volume that cannot be heard outside the rental space and outside of the building. Facility staff has full control over volume level. Amplified music is prohibited.
Renter and guests are only to use the space that is rented. The remainder of the building is for membership holders only.
Decorations are to be taped to walls only with blue painters tape. Renters must provide their own tape.
Rice, confetti and glitter are not permitted. Birdseed may be used outside the building only. The security deposit will not be returned if this policy is not followed.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Smoking is not permitted in the building.
The renter must provide his or her own equipment, such as a stereo.
Gymnasium: The gymnasium is rented for athletic activities only.
Drinks and food are not permitted in the gymnasium. Water is permitted in non-glass containers.
Appropriate dress is required. Shirts must be worn at all times. Athletic shoes are required for play in the gymnasium.
There is zero tolerance for fighting and using foul language.
Hanging on the basketball rims is not allowed.
The renter must provide his or her own equipment, such as, balls, racquets, and stopwatches.
A 10% administrative fee will be charged for cancellations more than 60 days before the event. If reservation is cancelled 30-60 days before the event a 20% administration fee will be retained. If the event is cancelled less than 30 days prior to the event the entire rental fee will be retained.
The City of Rockville reserves the right to deny future rentals if the above is not followed.