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The Fairland Community Recreation Center opened on May 19, 2002. It is a multi- purpose recreational facility that provides a variety of activities and events for people of all ages. In June of 2008 it was renamed in memory of the council member who brought many improvements to this area.
The 26,300 square foot facility features a full size gymnasium, social hall, exercise room, game room, community room, conference room, and art room. Each of the rooms at the center are utilized for several different purposes, such as: community meetings, classes, sports leagues and rentals.
Our facility is completely handicapped accessible with ramps, elevators, ladders and lifts.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for most Montgomery County Recreation Department programs.
Americans with Disability Act Montgomery County Government is committed to complying with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). If you need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate, notification of need is required two weeks prior to start of the program.
Rental Information The center provides a variety of spaces for rent for meetings, parties, and other activities. Additional Rental Information.
Center Based Activities More activities will be posted as information becomes available.
After-School Programs Kidz Club for grades K-5: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00pm Open Gym for Elementary-Senior High: Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:00pm Club Friday (October-April): Friday 6:30-8:30pm All Rooms After Hours Friday 8:00-10:00pm All Rooms
Drop-In Programs Men's Basketball (19 & older) Monday, 8:00-10:00pm, Gymnasium Adult Table Tennis Wednesday, 8:00-10:00pm, Social Hall Adult Badminton Thursday, 8:00-10:00pm, Gymnasium Men's Basketball (30 & older) Wednesday, 8:00-10:00pm, Gymnasium Adult Volleyball Tuesday, 8:00-10:00pm, Gymnasium Open Gym (all ages) Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Gymnasium (flexible)
Senior Programs For our older residents, we offer the Fairland Neighborhood Senior Program. We no longer do Senior Access Cards. Learn about the many other programs and activities provided for seniors by Montgomery County Department of Recreation.
Access Cards To learn about the many other programs and activities provided for seniors by Montgomery County Department of Recreation, click here.
Praisner Community Recreation Center hours:
| Monday-Thursday |
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9:00am-10:00pm |
| Friday |
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9:00am-6:00pm |
| Saturday |
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10:00am-5:00pm |
| Sunday |
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closed |
The Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. The Fairland Community Recreation Center is open on the following holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Veteran's Day, and US Presidential Inauguration Day. Election Days: Center is open, however Montgomery County Department of Recreation classes and activities are cancelled. |