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1. How can I reserve a pavilion at one of the parks?

Beginning on the 1st business day of January, we start accepting reservations for use of our facilities. Pavilion reservations are accepted for City Park, Fairgrounds Park, Hager Park, Pangborn Park and Wheaton Park. For rental reservations, call the Parks & Recreation office at (301) 739-8577, extension 169. Additional information can be found on the City's Facility Rental Overview.

2. How do I request to rent the indoor Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park?

Download the application to request rental of the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park, 532 N. Cannon Ave. for your private party or business function. Return completed pages of the application to the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation division, 351 N. Cleveland Ave. The cost is $50/hour with a 4 hour minimum, plus a $25 admin fee, and a $75 COVID cleaning fee. For more information, or to check availability of the Fit Room, call: 301-739-8577 x 170. Please keep in mind: a key pick-up date will need to scheduled the week prior to your rental, and a key drop-off following your Fit Room Rental. 

3. How do I sign up for a recreation program?

To view listings of indoor and outdoor recreation programs, visit: www.hagerstownmd.org/recreationprograms

You may enroll and pay online by clicking through the registration links. Your first time enrolling in a City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation program, you will need to create a customer account first, by submitting requested customer information, before enrolling in the program. For enrollment assistance over the phone, call our Parks & Recreation staff: (301)739-8577 x 170. 

4. How can I tell whether or not a particular park pavilion has electric service, a BBQ grill, nearby restrooms, or nearby parking?

All park pavilions available for rent have electric service and a grill; the distance to restrooms and/or parking depends upon the particular park and pavilion in question. You can view maps showing the amenities available at each park through the Park List link below; for more information, contact the Parks & Recreation office at (301) 739-8577, extension 169. Park List

5. How much does it cost to get married in the park?

Pavilions can be rented, however, we do not accept reservations for specific areas such as the rock springs, fountains, gardens, etc.

6. Are dogs allowed in the parks?

Dogs are permitted in all City parks provided they abide by the Washington County Animal Control Ordinance, are kept on a 6-foot leash, and follow the posted rules. Dogs are not permitted in children’s play areas and pavilions occupied by others. For more information, see Dog Policy and Dog Park

7. Refund Policy for all(non-pavillion) Facility Rentals

All reservations are rain or shine; the City does not issue refunds due to inclement weather.

All requests for refunds and/or changes must be submitted in writing to the Parks & Recreation office at 351 N. Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Requests received by the Parks & Recreation officeforty-five (45) business days or more before the date the facility is reserved will receive a fifty percent (50%) refund of the total paid in the form of a credit which can be used for future City Parks & Recreation events or facility reservations. No cash, check, or credit card refunds will be issued. After forty-five (45) days, renter forfeits the entire amount paid.

If you need to change the date or location of your facility rental, please contact our office. The request must be received by the City forty-five (45) business days or more before the original reservation date. No date or location change requests will be accepted by the City if LESS THAN forty-five (45) business days before the original reservation date.

8. Refund Policy for Pavilion Rentals

The City does not issue refunds, credits, or transfers due to inclement weather. All requests for refunds and/or changes must be submitted in writing to the Parks & Recreation office at least (30) thirty days before the date the Pavilion or Band Shell is rented to receive a refund of the total amount paid. If the request is received less than (30) thirty days, renter forfeits the entire amount paid.