Facility Rentals

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The City of Hagerstown welcomes the opportunity to serve you as a rental patron at our many parks and play areas. We aim to serve the community by providing clean, attractive, and well-maintained facilities in our parks. We are now accepting online reservations for pavilions. You can call the office to request to rent other facilities subject to review and approval by the City. Below you will find links to assist you in renting our facilities. Call the Parks and Recreation Division office at (301) 739-8577 ext.169.

Reserve a Pavilion Online

We are now accepting online reservations to rent pavilions. You can reserve a pavilion as early as 180 calendar days prior to your event but you must reserve at least 10 calendar cays prior to your event. If you have any special needs or requests, rather than reserve online, please call our office at (301) 739-8577 ext.169 to discuss those options with our staff.

The cost to rent a pavilion is $75 per day (effective July 1, 2023). Additional fees may apply for special needs or requests. All pavilions have electricity available. Other amenities like restrooms can be viewed online using the various "Amenities Maps" for each park. Please vacate the park by sunset.

Facilities are available for rent from mid-April to mid-October. Please contact our office if you have questions. Pavilion Refund Policy

Rent the Train Pavilion

The City Park Train Hub as a large pavilion that seats 100+ people. This facility offers an enclosed playground area, restrooms and a more private event experience. To confirm availability call 301-739-8577 x 170.

Train Pavilion Facility Use Application


Reserve a Pavilion Online

Hager Park Pavilion and Picnic Table

Rent the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park

The City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation division's first indoor recreation space is located at 532 N. Cannon Ave. in Fairgrounds Park. The Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park holds up to 144 people. Rentals include the use of bathrooms, tables, and chair amenities. The cost is $50/hour with a 4-hour minimum, plus a one-time $25 administrative fee and $75 cleaning fee. Set-up and tear-down time is included in billable hours. 

 Complete and return the Fit Room Rental Request Application to reserve the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park for your private party. Once the rental request has been approved, payment in full is required. A key pick-up date must be scheduled the week before the approved rental, and a key drop-off date and staff walk-through-site inspection the Monday following the weekend reservation.

For more information, or to have the application mailed to you directly, please call: 301-739-8577 x 883.  
 

Rent our Indoor Recreation Space

Fit Room Interior from entrance

Rent University Plaza

Located at 50 W. Washington St In downtown Hagerstown, University Plaza is an urban pocket park with amenities that include a small stage, electricity, lawns, paved areas, benches, tree s, a fountain, public art, and restrooms. It is fenced with access from both Washington Street and Wareham Alley. The University Plaza does not have a pavilion or picnic tables. Basic electricity Is available at the University Plaza. For larger needs, you may be required to provide an independent power source. The City's logistics team will work with you to determine needs.

To reserve the Plaza, please complete a Park Facility Use Application. Parks staff will coordinate application requests with USMH and the City’s Downtown Community Events Coordinator. In some cases, depending on the event, you may be required to meet with the City's logistics team to review details related to security, liability, and fire safety. 

Rent Other Park Facilities

We are now accepting online applications to reserve other park facilities (other than pavilions) such as band shells, stages, courts, fields, etc. Prices vary based on your needs.

When your request is submitted you will receive an estimate of cost. Your application will be reviewed by Parks and Recreation management and staff will notify you of our decision. If you have any special needs or requests please call our office at (301) 739-8577 ext.169 to discuss those needs with our staff.

Plan a Special Event

  1. 1 Fairground Park Entrance
  2. 2 Basketball Courts
  3. 3 City Park Train Hub
  4. 4 Mural
  5. 5 Peter Buys Band Shell

To request a facility in person, our office is located at 351 North Cleveland Avenue in Fairgrounds Park. Office hours, 8am - 4pm. Please bring the approriate completed forms to our office. Events open to the public require insurance certificates with the City named as an "additional insured" party. A collection fee of $37.50 will be assessed for any check returned by the bank for whatever reason. All park patrons are asked to comply with the Park Rules and Regulations

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