Plan Your Long Branch Visit: Gym, Programs, Senior Services & Rentals
Long Branch Community Recreation Center is a Montgomery County Recreation facility at 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. It sits inside Long Branch Local Park beside the seasonal Long Branch Outdoor Pool and offers indoor recreation, drop-in sports, youth and family programs, senior activities and reservable community spaces.
Information reviewed October 30, 2026. Drop-in schedules, holiday closures, program registration and rental availability can change.
Long Branch Community Center Hours
| Day | Regular hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
For a broader explanation of how building hours differ from gym, class, pool and rental schedules, use our community recreation center planning guide.
What Is Inside the Center?
Used for basketball, futsal, pickleball, youth sessions, therapeutic recreation and other scheduled activities.
Exercise space with showers and lockers. Bring your own lock and confirm current pass requirements before using the room.
Large flexible event and program space used for senior fitness, public meetings, classes and approved rentals.
Program and activity space that can also appear among reservable center rooms.
Support casual recreation, classes, meetings and smaller community activities.
A smaller meeting room plus a warming kitchen for approved facility use and reservations.
Current 2026 Drop-In Sports & Family Activities
The live Montgomery County calendar shows a busy rotating schedule. These are examples of current Fall 2026 offerings, not permanent weekly guarantees.
| Activity | Current schedule pattern | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Adult basketball | Multiple weekday and Saturday sessions | Ages 18+; current listings require a valid membership. |
| Youth basketball | Afternoon sessions on multiple days | Generally ages 11–17; supervision language varies by listing. |
| Adult pickleball | Examples include weekday late-morning/early-afternoon sessions | Current listings require a valid membership. |
| Youth & adult futsal | Separate youth, middle-school and adult blocks | Check the exact age group before arriving. |
| Teen Night Out | Friday evening listings | Separate age blocks and pass requirements can apply. |
| Parent + youth basketball practice | Selected evening sessions | Designed for youth practicing with a parent/guardian. |
| Infant & toddler open gym | Monday 10:00–11:15 AM, posted through June 14, 2027 | Ages 0–4; free program but registration is requested through ActiveMONTGOMERY. |
Membership / Pass: Check This Before Drop-In Sports
Current Long Branch calendar listings repeatedly state that a valid membership is required for drop-in basketball, pickleball and futsal. The practical step is to secure or verify the correct Montgomery County Recreation pass before you plan a sports visit.
- Call the center or visit the front desk during regular hours.
- Tell staff whether you live in Montgomery County and which activity you want to use.
- Ask which current RecFit, youth or other pass applies to that activity.
- Bring the identification or residency proof staff requests for the current pass.
- Confirm that the pass covers the gym/game/fitness activity you want; aquatic admission is separate.
Long Branch Senior Center: Ages 55+
Long Branch Senior Center operates at the same 8700 Piney Branch Road location. The senior-program phone is 240-777-6975. Current Montgomery County materials identify the site for adults age 55+, and recent calendars show weekday programming beginning around 9 AM with lunch and afternoon activities.
- Bone Builders
- Tai Chi
- Yoga and chair yoga
- Zumba Gold
- Senior Fit
- Walking Club
- Book Club and table games
- Chinese folk dance and karaoke
Current 2026 calendars show weekday lunch service at the senior center along with coffee socials, games and group activities. Meal participation can require registration or reservation, so call 240-777-6975 rather than assuming walk-in lunch availability.
Several current senior activities show a $0 resident program charge while some listings add a $15 nonresident fee; Bone Builders is currently listed as free for both resident and nonresident participants. Fees are activity-specific, not one universal senior-center admission price.
If you are comparing meal programs, age rules, fitness classes and older-adult services, our senior community center services guide explains what to check before joining.
Youth & Seasonal Programs
Long Branch is more than open gym. Montgomery County uses the facility for structured youth and family programming that changes with the school year and season.
Current 2026 local program listings describe an after-school schedule Monday–Friday from 3:30–6:30 PM following the MCPS calendar. Published local information lists $75 per month, with a reduced amount for qualifying Rec Assist families. Verify the current month before enrolling.
The 2026 Long Branch Summer Fun Center served ages 6–12, required campers to have completed kindergarten, ran Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM and was listed at $200 for residents, with a nonresident surcharge. Treat this as a seasonal example and check the next summer listing when registration opens.
Room Rentals: What You Can Reserve
Montgomery County lists the following Long Branch spaces for facility use: Art Room, Community Room, Conference Room, Fitness Room, Game Room, Gymnasium, Lobby, Social Hall and Warming Kitchen. Not every space is necessarily available for every event type or date.
The current ActiveMONTGOMERY listing for the Long Branch Conference Room caps attendance at 30 people. It displays a $20 hourly nonprofit standard-fee line under its resident section. The nonresident section displays a $25 hourly fee plus a $100 nonresident reservation fee. Because portal charges can depend on renter status and event details, use the final checkout quote as controlling.
Estimate attendance and decide whether you need meeting, social, gym or kitchen space.
Search Long Branch facility rentals for the exact room.
Use an accurate headcount and disclose food or other event needs.
Check hourly rent, nonresident charge, food-related charge and any other displayed fee.
Check in at the front desk when you arrive and keep the approved reservation confirmation.
For comparison with another Maryland public recreation facility offering sports, child care and rentable multipurpose space, see our Lake Arbor Community Center guide.
Long Branch Local Park & Outdoor Pool
The recreation center is within Long Branch Local Park. The surrounding park adds outdoor options such as a playground, basketball courts, soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas and community garden space.
The seasonal Long Branch Outdoor Pool is next to the center. It is an aquatics facility with a separate operating season, schedule and admission structure. If swimming is your main reason for traveling, confirm pool opening dates and admission before leaving home.
Map, Entrance & Arrival
Address: 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901.
5-Step First-Visit Plan
Open gym, pickleball, futsal, youth program, senior program, class or rental.
Use the center calendar or ActiveMONTGOMERY because room and court availability changes.
Many drop-in sports require a valid membership; registered programs use separate enrollment.
Follow the Piney Branch Road and Barron Street entrance direction.
For classes or rentals, save your registration or permit and bring anything the program requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Branch Community Recreation Center?
Long Branch Community Recreation Center is at 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Montgomery County Recreation lists the main center phone as 240-777-6965.
What are Long Branch Community Center hours?
The current Montgomery County Recreation page lists Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and Sunday closed. Individual programs can use different schedules.
Which entrance should I use for Long Branch Community Center?
Montgomery County Recreation currently directs visitors to the newer entrance at the intersection of Piney Branch Road and Barron Street. Follow current traffic signs because construction and road patterns in the Long Branch area can change.
Does Long Branch Community Center have a gym and fitness room?
Yes. The center lists a gymnasium, fitness room, game room, art room, community room, conference room, social hall, lobby and warming kitchen. The fitness room has showers and lockers, and visitors should bring their own lock.
Do I need a membership for drop-in basketball, pickleball or futsal?
Current Montgomery County Recreation calendar listings for Long Branch say a valid membership is required for many drop-in basketball, pickleball and futsal sessions. Secure the required pass before participating and confirm the current session schedule.
What activities are currently offered at Long Branch Community Center?
Current 2026 listings include adult and youth basketball, adult pickleball, youth and adult futsal, teen drop-in sessions, parent-and-youth basketball practice, infant and toddler open gym, senior fitness and wellness classes, and other seasonal programs.
Is there a senior center at Long Branch Community Center?
Yes. Long Branch Senior Center operates at the same 8700 Piney Branch Road location and serves adults age 55 and older. Its program phone is 240-777-6975, and current schedules include fitness, social, educational and meal activities.
Can I rent a room at Long Branch Community Center?
Yes. Montgomery County Recreation lists reservable spaces including the art room, community room, conference room, gymnasium, social hall and warming kitchen. Availability, capacity and fees depend on the space, renter status and event details.
How much is the Long Branch conference room rental?
The current ActiveMONTGOMERY listing caps the Long Branch Conference Room at 30 people and displays a $20 hourly nonprofit standard-fee line under the resident section. The nonresident section displays a $25 hourly fee plus a $100 nonresident reservation fee. Confirm the final quote in ActiveMONTGOMERY before paying.
Is the outdoor pool part of Long Branch Community Center?
Long Branch Outdoor Pool is next to the recreation center at the same Piney Branch Road complex, but it is a separate seasonal aquatics facility with its own schedule and admission rules. Recreation-center access should not be assumed to include pool admission.
Official Links for Final Actions
- Montgomery County Recreation — Long Branch Community Recreation Center
- Current Long Branch activity calendar
- ActiveMONTGOMERY — programs, memberships and facility reservations
Independent visitor guide. Community-center.org does not operate Long Branch Community Recreation Center, issue Montgomery County recreation passes or approve facility reservations.