Thomas Farm Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Opening Hours & Contact Information

What Can You Do at Thomas Farm?

The community center opened in February 2009. Its building includes environmentally conscious features, and it serves residents and nonresidents through separate pricing categories.

Membership Prices: Residents vs. Nonresidents

The City publishes separate fitness memberships and center memberships. The difference is important if you want to use exercise machines.

Fitness Memberships

Fitness memberships include the fitness room, open gym periods, drop-in sports and tot programs. The combo fitness option adds participating amenities at Thomas Farm, Lincoln Park and Twinbrook community centers.

Center-Only Memberships

Which Membership Makes Sense?

Simple cost example: For a Rockville resident, four $7 daily visits cost $28. An annual center-only membership costs $45. The annual center pass becomes cheaper once your total daily admission spending would exceed $45, provided your activity is covered.

Purchase membership through the center’s customer service desk. Ask what proof is accepted for Rockville resident eligibility.

Gymnasium, Pickleball & Drop-In Sports

Thomas Farm includes a 5,700-square-foot gymnasium with hardwood flooring. Its sports markings support a full basketball court, two half basketball courts, one regulation-size volleyball court, two recreational volleyball courts and three badminton courts.

How to Plan a Sports Visit

1. Choose the sport. Decide whether you want basketball, pickleball, badminton or volleyball.
2. Check the posted gym schedule. Look for the activity and the specific drop-in window.
3. Confirm the correct pass. Use a daily or eligible membership for access.
4. Bring suitable athletic shoes. Appropriate footwear is required in the gym.
5. Arrive ready to share. Follow posted game rotations, staff instructions and equipment rules.

Fitness Room: Age Requirements & Rules

The center’s fitness area provides exercise equipment for eligible visitors. City membership guidelines specify the following:

• Fitness-room users must be at least 13 years old.
• Teens ages 14–17 can use the fitness room without adult supervision.
• Thirteen-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult fitness member.
• Children younger than 13 cannot use the fitness center.
• Shirts and athletic shoes are required.
• Water is allowed in non-glass containers, but food and other drinks are not permitted.
• Equipment use is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
• Users must clean equipment before and after use with available wipes.
• Outside personal training is prohibited under the city’s rules; ask staff about approved on-site trainers.

For a first visit, ask the front desk to explain equipment access, member check-in and any facility-specific fitness guidance.

Children’s Programs, Toddler Time & After-School Care

Thomas Farm offers recreational opportunities for children, including creative activities, movement-based programs and after-school enrichment.

Beyond the Bell After-School Club

Room Rentals: Capacity & Facilities

Thomas Farm has flexible event rooms for birthdays, gatherings, meetings and approved private or community functions.

The multipurpose room can be divided by a movable wall. One side has tile flooring and the other has wood flooring. The arrangement is useful for small meetings or larger gatherings requiring both halves.

Thomas Farm Rental Rates

These are the published standard hourly rates from the City of Rockville. Late-night rentals and patio use have separate charges. A $175 security deposit is listed across the standard rental categories.

Standard Hourly Rental Fees

Late-Night Rentals: Friday & Saturday, 9–11 PM

Late-night availability is subject to approval. Verify the total cost, security deposit terms and approved event schedule with the center before submitting a reservation.

How to Book a Room or Gym

1. Estimate guest count. Decide whether a half room, full room or gymnasium fits the approved event type.
2. Choose the date and time. Include sufficient setup, event and cleanup time.
3. Review the hourly fee. Compare resident, nonresident and community-organization pricing.
4. Read rental policies. Check food restrictions, insurance, decorations, vendor disclosures and equipment rules.
5. Use the official application. Open the rental page and select the city’s room and gym rental application.
6. Provide event details. Include your preferred space, date, time, attendance and any outside vendors.
7. Complete staff approval and payment. Confirm the final rental amount, security deposit and required documents.
8. Keep the approved agreement. Follow the check-in, setup and cleanup rules on event day.

Furniture cannot be taken outside, grilling is not permitted on the Thomas Farm patio, and the patio may only be rented with the full multipurpose room. The renter must arrange appropriate event equipment and remove personal items within permitted hours.

Fallsgrove Park: Outdoor Activities & Pavilion

Thomas Farm Community Center sits next to Fallsgrove Park, a city park with outdoor recreation amenities. This makes it convenient to combine an indoor activity with a playground visit or short walk.

The City’s Thomas Farm rental page lists the Fallsgrove gazebo season as April 15 through October 31. Other Rockville park-pavilion guidance describes a wider park permit season, so confirm the exact gazebo dates for your requested reservation.

A pavilion booking is separate from an indoor multipurpose-room booking. For the broader park-pavilion program, Rockville lists a $100 security deposit and a resident non-alcohol permit rate of $155 for five hours; actual gazebo eligibility and applicable dates should be confirmed through the pavilion reservation process.

Parking, EV Charging & Accessibility

The official Thomas Farm facility listing identifies on-site parking and accessible features.

If arriving for a large party or evening program, confirm the correct building entrance and parking arrangements in advance. EV charger pricing and availability were not confirmed, so do not assume charging is free.

Important Visitor Rules

• Visitors age 5 and older need appropriate daily or annual center access.
• Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children ages 8–14 require supervision after 7 PM during the school year and after 8 PM on weekends and during summer.
• Membership cards must be scanned when entering.
• Memberships cannot be transferred or refunded.
• Athletic shoes are required for gym and fitness use.
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the gym or game room; water in non-glass containers is permitted in the gym.
• Smoking, alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited on the facility grounds.
• Bicycles, skateboards and skating are prohibited inside the building.
• Game equipment borrowed from the desk must be returned by the membership-card holder.

Final Visitor Checklist

Official contact: Thomas Farm Community Center, City of Rockville Recreation and Parks, 700 Fallsgrove Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone: 240-314-8840.

Hours, fees and programs reflect published City of Rockville information reviewed in October 2026. The city may update rates and activity availability.