Parks & Recreation

View Recommendations on Using Parks Safely During COVID-19

COVID-19 OPERATION UPDATES (Updated 9/30/2020)

• 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.
• 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.
• The Talley Fitness Center is open with safety precautions and a reservation system in place for members only.
• The Department is offering Return to Recreation Programming with safety precautions in place. Fall 2020 Fall Program Brochure |  Register Now
• All park facility permits, park pavilion permits, permitted use of city fields, and permitted use of city tennis courts has resumed.  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
  5. City Tennis Courts Permit Application
• All parade/walk/race permits are canceled through December 31, 2020.  Patrons will receive a refund.  Refunds will be processed and issued as promptly as possible.  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.
• 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, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.
• Parks remain open to the community. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings. 
• 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.