Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, Recreational Activities

Rent an Athletic Field

The City of Rockville offers premier and non-premier athletic fields for community and league use. All field rentals require a permit and a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI).

Rainout Line: Athletic Field Operating Status

Check the Rainout Line for all field-related updates, including daily field status, weather closures, and cancellations due to unsafe conditions.

Insurance Requirements

To rent any athletic field, the following insurance coverage must be provided and approved. The insurance policy must be issued by a licensed Maryland carrier.

General Liability Coverage: Minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Participant Accident Coverage: At least $25,000.
Additional Insured: Must name the Mayor and Council of Rockville, and all officers, officials, and employees. Endorsements must be submitted along with the COI.
Certificate Holder: Mayor and Council of Rockville, Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.
Policy Cancellation: Requires 30 days’ written notice to the city’s Safety and Risk Management Division.

Rent a Premier Field

Two premier fields are available at each of Broome Athletic Park, Dogwood Park, and Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park. Premier fields are fenced, locked, and professionally maintained to support structured, high-quality league play.

Permits are required and fields are available for individuals or organizations only when city-sponsored leagues, activities, or events are not scheduled. Priority is given to city programs, partners, and field maintenance, then historical annual users, then new applicants.

Pets, food, gum, sunflower seeds, liquids other than water, sharp objects (i.e., stakes or flags), bikes, unauthorized vehicles, and field modifications (i.e., moving mounds or lining) are prohibited.

Users are responsible for:

Damage or loss of city property caused by their participants, staff, or patrons.
Proper disposal of trash and recyclables.
Monitoring weather conditions and ceasing use during inclement weather.

All premier fields are closed from Nov. 15 to March 15. Fields at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park remain closed until April 1. Permit applications for seasonal use must be received by the following dates:

Spring Season: Feb. 15.
Summer Season: May 15.
Fall Season: July 15.

Field Use: $35/hour.
Lights (if applicable): $35/hour.
City Staff (unlock/lock): $40/day.
Security Deposit: 25% of total rental cost. Security deposit is due one week before the rental start date and is applied to the final bill after field use is verified as compliant. Final payment is due within two weeks after field use.

Follow the steps below to rent a premier field. This service is available only to City of Rockville residents. Use our address finder at www.rockvillemd.gov/services to determine if you live within Rockville city limits.

Submit an application using the form below. After submitting your application, Sports Division staff will send you a field permit request packet that includes detailed fees, policies, rules, and requirements.
Submit a completed permit request form and COI. Staff will review field availability, scheduling conflicts, and maintenance needs. The COI will be forwarded to the city’s Safety and Risk Management Division for insurance verification.
Submit payment through the payment link emailed upon insurance approval. Once payment is complete, the permit is issued, and staff are scheduled to open and close the facilities. Staff are available as needed to assist with rescheduling or refund processing and may reach out after the event to address any issues.

Type of Use(Required)

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Amount of Time Needed (two-hour minimum required)(Required)

First Choice of Field(Required)

Second Choice of Field(Required)

First Choice of Date(Required)

Second Choice of Date(Required)

Full Name(Required)

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Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

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Rent a Non-Premier Field

Non-premier fields are open, public-use spaces available for reservation through the Rec1 registration system. A valid permit and approved insurance are required. Follow the steps below to rent a non-premier field.

Standard field rules apply. All users must clean up after use, follow city regulations, and comply with closures or cancellations due to weather or maintenance.

Register a Rec1 account at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.
Email your COI to sports@rockvillemd.gov.
Upon insurance approval, a flag will be added to your Rec1 account, which enables you to request field rentals. Log in to Rec1 and click on the “Facility & Park Pavilion Rentals” tab at the top to browse available fields. Select a park and a field, then submit a request for a date and time.
Sports Division staff will approve or deny the request. If approved, a payment invoice will be sent. Once payment is received, the permit will be issued via Rec1.

Contact

Recreation and Parks Department
Sports Division
240-314-8620
sports@rockvillemd.gov

Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address
Taft Center
6 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850

Resources

Premier Field Permit Policy