Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
Temporary Closure of Cosca Lake for Fishing – June 23 to December 2025
Please be advised that Cosca Lake will be closed for fishing starting Monday, June 23, 2025, through December 2025 due to scheduled dredging and major maintenance work.
This essential project will improve the long-term health and usability of the lake. While the lake will be closed for fishing during this time, the surrounding park areas will remain open for general use.
Amenities
Rentals
Please note that the Cosca Pavilion at Cosca Regional Park will only be available for rental from May 1, 2025, to June 15, 2025, due to upcoming construction at the lake that will take place later in June. During this period, the area around the pavilion and the lake will experience significant traffic from construction vehicles. Picnic Shelters 1-6 will still be available to rent. Additionally, the playground at Cosca Regional Park will be closed until further notice.
Shelter, Capacity, & Fees
The Pavilion
- Capacity: 250
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $425
- Non-Resident Fee: $550
Shelter Area #1
- Capacity: 100
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $250
- Non-Resident Fee: $325
Shelter Area #2
- Capacity: 100
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $250
- Non-Resident Fee: $325
Shelter Area #3
- Capacity: 100
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $250
- Non-Resident Fee: $325
Shelter Area #4
- Capacity: 100
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $250
- Non-Resident Fee: $325
Shelter Area #5
- Capacity: 50
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $150
- Non-Resident Fee: N/A
Shelter Area #6
- Capacity: 50
- Prince George’s/Montgomery County Residents Fee: $150
- Non-Resident Fee: N/A
Reservation Details
- Picnic Shelters are reserved from 10 am to 7 pm on Sunday-Saturday.
- Must be a verified Prince George’s or Montgomery County resident at least 21 years of age to reserve.
- Non-residents may reserve certain shelters at Watkins Regional Park or Cosca Regional Park.
- Picnic shelter reservations must be made 72 business hours in advance.
- A $100 security deposit in addition to the rental fee is due at the time of reservation.
- All reservations must be made online via your Parks Direct Account.
- Please call the Park Permits Office with reservation questions at 301-699-2400
Prohibited Activity
- Electricity is not available at any of the shelters.
- Amplification or excessive noise is prohibited.
- Moon bounces, dunk tanks, or pony rides are not permitted.
- No sale of merchandise.
- No bands or amplified music.
- No generators or propane.
- For a list of Rules & Regulations, please review a sample Rental Agreement.
Weather Cancellation Policy
No refunds or reschedules will be processed due to rain, snow, or other weather issues.
