Takoma Park Recreation Center
PHONE
Main: 301-891-7289
TTY: 1-800-735-2258
ADDRESS
Takoma Park Recreation Center
7315 New Hampshire Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
HOURS
Sunday: CLOSED*
SUMMER HOURS – Camp only
Sunday: CLOSED*
*NOTE: Open Sundays for rentals only beginning Aug 23
Read about the Takoma Park Recreation Center studies here!
Rooms & Amenities at the Takoma Park Recreation Center
Fitness Room
The Fitness Room at the Takoma Park Recreation Center has recently been updated! Stop by and see the equipment and renew your membership! 55+ community members can register for a FREE fitness room membership! Fitness Room memberships are for ages 16 and up and also allow access to the Gymnasium during open gym times. UPDATE: We do not have plans to open the Fitness Room as of yet post-COVID. It is not on the same air filtration system as the rest of the building.
Gymnasium
The Takoma Park Recreation Center gymnasium area is slightly smaller than a regulation basketball court. It makes a great space for team sports, recreation leagues and fitness classes. They gymnasium hosts a full list of fitness classes for all ages and also open gym time depending on the season.
Meeting Rooms
The Takoma Park Recreation Center Front & Back Meeting Rooms are used for a variety of classes and Recreation Department offerings. These rooms are also available for rental for youth birthday parties, showers, and workshops during both regular hours and after hours.
Services Offered at the Takoma Park Recreation Center
Program Offerings
To see a complete list of activities offered at the Takoma Park Community Center view the current version of the City Guide.
07.01.21 The Takoma Park Recreation Center will be open for summer camp only. All other indoor activities will resume once camp ends Aug 23.

About the Takoma Park Recreation Center
The Takoma Park Recreation Center features two small meeting rooms (Front and Back), a gymnasium and a weight room. Sports, arts, fitness, dance, crafts, self-improvement, games, hobbies, martial arts, and do-it-yourself instruction are among the activities offered. The center also hosts clubs, camps, special events, workshops and drop-in programs at various times throughout the year. Tots, youth, teens, adults, and seniors will find a variety of recreation opportunities available at the center. Programs offered at the Takoma Park Recreation Center are co-sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. Find the perfect class or program for yourself or your family in our current Takoma Park City Guide.
Rentals at the Takoma Park Recreation Center
Gymnasium
Capacity: 294
Gymnasium Rental Rates
- $40.00* per hour Montgomery County resident
- $80.00* per hour Business rate
*NOTE: $50.00 security deposit required. Check or money order only.
Meeting Rooms
Capacity: 30
- Front Meeting Room
Capacity: 40
- Back Meeting Room
Meeting Room Rental Rates
- $25.00 per hour Montgomery County resident
- $70.00 per hour Business rate
Please note the business rate applies to any rental held for business purposes (including non-profits), regardless of where the patron or business is located.
To check for availability for your next event, please use ActiveNet. Permits are only issued 3 months in advance of the event date. Recreation Department events and programming takes precedence in scheduling.
Rental Policies
Review Administrative Regulation No. 2011-1 and the Rental Requests page for regulations governing public use, facilities rentals and general responsibilities of the user.
Rental Requests for the Takoma Park Recreation Center are handled through the Center Supervisor. Please email VinceC@takomaparkmd.gov or call 301-891-7286.
Note: New rates took effect September 3, 2019.
Register for a class here
You can register for childcare, classes and renew memberships through ActiveNet.

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The 2019 Fall City Guide is here!
Join a sports league, sign up for a class, or find out about family friendly events... it's all in the City Guide!
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Inclement Weather Line
Bad weather? Call the The Recreation Department’s Inclement Weather Line to check for weather closure information.
Call 301-891-7101 ext. 5605 to check for program cancellations due to weather.
Call The Inclement Weather Line