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Patuxent River Park Pavilion
The park offers a premier location for group picnics April-December. The site includes a large pavilion with electrical outlets and 25 picnic tables. Parking is permitted in the large grass field between the gate and the barn.
The pavilion area features indoor, accessible restroom facilities. The onsite well house provides drinking water seasonally as well as a locked storage room containing sports equipment and lawn games. The pavilion is located near several park trails and is within walking distance of the river.
Use of park facilities for commercial enterprise or private profit is strictly prohibited. Permit holders may not accept admission fees or sell or off for sale any merchandise (include food & beverages and raffles/fundraising). This includes ticket sales of any kind (in advance or at the door). Permit holders may not conduct, practice, or solicit for any trade occupation, business or profession. This includes event planning businesses.
Make a Reservation
Pavilion rentals are by reservation only and full payment is due at that time. A $100 security deposit is also required. Permit holders will be issued the gate combination code at the completion of the reservation. To reserve the pavilion for overnight use, a day-use rental for the day of and following day are both required. Reservations can be made for the current year and the following year.
To begin the reservation process, please complete the online application form. For questions and additional information, please call the park office at 301-627-6074. Submitting an application does not guarantee a reservation.
View and download the Patuxent River Park Pavilion & Campsite Area map.
Pavilion Rental Application
Patuxent River Park’s pavilion is available for day use and overnight rentals for private groups up to 500 people. Reservations can be made for the current year and following year. Rates varies based off group size. Overnight rentals require the reservation of the pavilion for the day of and next day for each night. For example, a Saturday overnight use would require reserving Saturday day use and Sunday day use. Submitting this application does not guarantee a reservation
For additional information please contact PatuxentRiverPark@pgparks.com or call 301-627-6074.
| Purpose | Fee | Group size | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Use | $400 Residents; $520 Non-Residents | Up to 200 | 10 am-7 pm |
| Day Use | $800 Residents; $1040 Non-Residents | 200-500 | 10 am – 7 pm |
| Off-Season (Nov-Mar) Use | $100 Residents; $130 Non-Residents | 10 am-7 pm | |
| Overnight* | $100 Residents; $130 Non-Residents | Up to 200 | |
| Overnight* | $200 Residents; $260 Non-Residents | 200-500 | |
| Off-Season (Nov-Mar) Overnight* | $50 Residents; $65 Non-Residents |
- * In order to reserve the pavilion for overnight use, a day-use rental for the day of and following day are both required*
- Group size restrictions subject to change
- $100 security deposit required
- Full payment is due at time of reservation
- Residents are those who reside in Prince George’s or Montgomery County. Proof of residency is required.
