Civic Center Park


  1. EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
    On Sundays, Woodley Gardens Park and Potomac Woods Park shelters are unavailable to rent and are fully booked out in the 2020-2021 park season.

The largest of our parks, the Civic Center Park is centrally located and surrounded by some of Rockville’s best places - Glenview Mansion, Croydon Creek, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, formal gardens and a forest preserve.

For more information, contact 240-314-8660.

Requirements:

  • Rental requests accepted April 1 through November 10.
  • Park picnic permits available April 15 through November 14.
  • Park must be permitted at least 72 hours in advance.
  • Non-Alcohol permits only. Alcohol prohibited.
  • Permits available from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Permit Fees

All rentals require a $100 security deposit in additional to the rental fee at the time of permitting. Public, charter or private schools received a discounted rate depending on status.  Review the park picnic rental information for pricing details. 


ResidentNon-Resident
Non-Alcohol$150 for 5 hours
$30 each additional hour.		$250 for 5 hours
$50 each additional hour.
Alcohol
$300 for 5 hours
$60 each additional hour
$400 for 5 hours
$80 each additional hour

Application Process


Review Guidelines

Review the park picnic area information for renting a park picnic area in Rockville.


Submit Application

Complete the online inquiry to request a park picnic area.


Approval and Payment

Once the application is received, an approval or denial will be made within 48 hours. If the requested date is available a park picnic permit will be sent via email.  The permit must be signed and returned along with payment within 24 hours.