Local Park Picnic Shelters
Picnic shelters in local parks can be rented for use between April 1 – October 31. Rentals typically include use of the open picnic shelters with picnic tables, access to permanent restrooms or porta-johns, grills and limited on-site parking. Some parks may also have playgrounds, permitted ball fields and amenities for people using wheelchairs. A visit to the selected park and picnic shelter is recommended prior to applying for rental. All available shelters are listed below.
Please note the Commission Park Rules and Regulations while selecting the facility of your choice.
Local Park Picnic Shelters Listing
Local Picnic Shelter Guidelines and Fees
Make a Reservation with Park Permits
Local Picnic Shelters Listing
Calverton/Galway
3039 Fairland Road
Fairland, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-622-1193
Facilities Available: 2 covered shelters (each
includes 6 picnic tables, 1 large grill), permanent
restroom (Key required Contact Permit Office) at Shelter A.
Porta-johns at Shelter
B.
Parking: Minimal during athletic events
Capacity: 30-40 people
Darnestown
14211 Darnestown Road
Darnestown, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-670-8014
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 1 grill,
porta-johns
Parking: Minimal during athletic events
Capacity: 30-40 people
East Norbeck
3131 Norbeck Road
Norbeck, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-774-6255
Facilities Available: Permanent restrooms (Key required Contact Permit Office), 4 picnic tables and 1 handicapped accessible table, 2 large grills
Parking: Minimal during athletic events (30+ spaces)
Capacity: 30-40 people
Georgian Forest
2720 Silverdale Drive
Silver Spring, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-680-3803
Facilities Available: 7 picnic tables, 1 grill,
permanent restrooms (Key required Contact Permit Office)
Parking: Minimal during athletic events (30+ spaces)
Capacity: 30-40 people
Gunner's Lake
Great Seneca Highway & Wisteria Drive
Gaithersburg, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-972-9396
Facilities Available: 6 picnic tables, 1 small
grill, porta-johns
Parking: Minimal during athletic events (40-50
spaces)
Capacity: 30-40 people
Long Branch - East Wayne
509 East University Blvd
Silver Spring, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-650-2600
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 1 small
grill, 2 port-johns located in parking area
Parking: 20 spaces
Capacity: 30-40 people
Mount Zion
5130 Brookeville Road
Brookeville, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-984-5053
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables (bolted),
water fountain, 1 double grill, porta-johns
Parking: Minimal during athletic events
Capacity: 30-40 people
Olney Mill
19600 Charline Manor Road
Olney, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-774-6255
Facilities Available: Permanent restrooms (Key required Contact Permit Office), 4 picnic tables, 2 handicapped accessible tables, 2 large grills
Parking: Minimal during athletic events (30+ spaces)
Capacity: 30-40 people
Redland
17210 Redland Road
Gaithersburg, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-670-8014
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 1 grill,
porta-johns
Parking: Minimal during athletic events
Capacity: 30-40 people
Stratton
9925 Harrogate Road
Bethesda, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-299-0024
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 2 bathrooms, 2 trash
cans, handicapped accessible porta-johns,
paved access to pavilion
Playground
features:
2 regular swings,
1 baby swing,
1 disabled swing,
2 benches
modern play area (bright, sectioned, multi-colored play unit)
Parking: 25 regular parking spaces, 1 handicapped space
Takoma Park Piney Branch
2 Darwin Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-650-2600
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 2 small
grills; permanent restrooms (Key required Contact Permit Office)
Parking: 30 spaces
Capacity: 30 -40 people
Waters Landing
13701 Waters Landing Drive
Germantown, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-952-9396
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 1 large
grill, porta-johns
Parking: Minimal during athletic events (40-50
spaces)
Capacity: 30-40 people
Wheaton Forest
1700 University Boulevard West
Wheaton, MD
Park Manager Contact: 301-680-3803
Facilities Available: 5 picnic tables, 1 grill,
permanent restrooms (Key required Contact Permit Office)
Parking: Minimal during athletic events (29 spaces)
Capacity: 30-40 people
Montgomery County Department of Parks