Parks & Recreation

View Recommendations on Using Parks Safely During COVID-19

COVID-19 OPERATION UPDATES (Updated 2/1/21)

1. The William R. Talley Recreation Center will be open for select pre-registered programming.   Walk-in activities are not permitted at this time. New facility reservations are currently unavailable. All existing reservations have been canceled and cannot be rescheduled.
2. All satellite recreation centers will be closed until further notice. New facility reservations are currently unavailable. All existing reservations have been canceled and cannot be rescheduled.
3. The Talley Fitness Center is open with safety precautions and a reservation system in place for members only.
4. The Department is offering Return to Recreation Programming with safety precautions in place. Winter 2020-21 Program Brochure |  Register Now
5. All park facility permits, park pavilion permits, permitted use of city fields, and permitted use of city tennis courts has resumed.  Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, wear a mask when unable to socially distance, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.  Applications are being accepted.
   1. All COVID-19 Parks and Recreation Permit Application Information
   2. City Pavilion Permit Application
   3. City Park Facility, Bandshell, and Amphitheater Permit Application (application available on-line 9/8/20 for permitted usage beginning 9/15/20)
   4. City Field Permit Application - Registration is now open.  Please submit ASAP, preferably by March 15th.  Goal is to issue permits by the end of March.  Play may begin March 1st, weather permitting.  Be sure to signup for the field closure notifications via the City's alert system.    
   5. City Tennis Courts Permit Application - Registration is now open.  

6. All parade/walk/race permits are canceled through March 1, 2021.  New applications and applications currently under review for parade/walk/race permits are not being accepted/processed at this time.  As conditions warrant, the City will communicate plans to resume the application and permit process.   Please signup for the alert system at https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/AlertCenter.aspx..  

7. All park playgrounds, pavilions, basketball courts, tennis courts, in-line rinks, the Dog Park, and skate parks are open. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, wear a mask when unable to socially distance, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.
8. Parks remain open to the community. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, wear a mask when unable to socially distance, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.
9. The Clustered Spires Golf Course is open with safe operating procedures in place. Please contact the facility at 301-600-1295 for more information on tee times, safety measures, and operations.