City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Facility Rental Application
City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
223 Little Falls St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027
Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Reservation of Facilities Information
Once the application has been submitted for approval, the process can take
up to 5 business days to complete. Staff will contact you when the reservation
is approved. Please note the following:
Reservations are NOT FINAL until you receive your confirmation
email with a receipt. Please be mindful of this when sending
invitations
Rooms are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. While staff
may check the availability of a room for you, sometimes there
may be requests pending that have yet to be processed.
Include set up/clean up time in your reservation request.
(Example: If you are holding a birthday party from 2-4pm, you’ll
want to request the room from 1:30-4:30pm so you have time for
set up and clean up.)
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City of Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027
City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Facility Rental Information
Rental Facilities Listing
FALLS CHURCH RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
Room Size Capacity Special Features
Art Room 26 x 32 40 Tile floor, sink, and marker board
Senior Full 50 x 30 75 Tile floor, sink, refrigerator
Senior 1 (Left) 25 x 30 35 Sink, refrigerator, microwave, stove
Senior 2 (Right) 25 x 30 35 Tile floor and marker board
Community Room 29 x 32 50 Carpet, projection screen, marker board
Teen Center 50 x 26 50 Tile floor, sink, mini fridge, pool table, large
screen TV, ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard
table, air hockey
Gymnasium (Full) 98 x 68 400 Wood Floor, 6 basketball ball hoops
Picnic Shelters
The following picnic shelters are available for rent:
Berman Park: 236 Irving St.
Cherry Hill Park: 300 Park Ave.
Madison Park: 334 Lawton St.
Roberts Park: 510 Lynn Pl.
Other parks with picnic tables and grills are available for rent at the discretion of the Director.
*There are no restrooms available at any of the City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks picnic shelters.*
Mr. Brown’s Park
Mr. Brown’s Park is located on the 100 block of West Broad St and features tables, chairs, Adirondack
chairs, lighting, landscaping, synthetic turf, and a small stage. Please be aware there is no available
restroom at this location.
Cherry Hill Farmhouse
The historic Cherry Hill Farmhouse and grounds provide a lovely setting for a wedding ceremony,
reception, or small private party. The farmhouse holds a maximum of 50 people standing or 20
people for seated dining. The patio and lawn can be used for larger gatherings. For hosting events
accommodating more than 50 people, a tent rental is required. Visit cherryhillfallschurch.org
for more information and application.
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City of Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027
City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Facility Rental Information
To open the facility when it is normally closed requires an additional $40 per hour fee and is subject to the Director’s
approval. The Director of the Recreation & Parks Department has the authority to set fees for any unusual use.
Picnic Shelters
Roberts Park, Madison Park, Berman Park:
City: $10/hr.
Non-City: $20/hr.
Cherry Hill Park:
City: $15/hr.
Non-City: $25/hr.
*Renters are responsible for all set up and clean up*
Mr. Brown’s Park
City: $40/hr.
Non-City: $60/hr.
*Renters are responsible for all set up and clean up*
Community Center Gymnasium
Group Type Full Day
Non-Profit, Civic City: $360
Non-City: $485
Private Events City: $720
Non-City: $975
For Profit City: $1080
Non-City: $1,480
*Fee does not include possible maintenance and/or
facility supervisor fees. Additional fees will be based on
set up needs and will be determined by staff at the time
of application review.*
All gym rentals require a refundable security deposit of $200
Facility Rental Rates
(As of January 1, 2020)
Reservations are not final until approved by the Director of Recreation and Parks.
Approval takes up to five business days. Do not send out invitations until you receive confirmation.
Applicants and their guests must abide by the rules of the Community Center.
See next
page for
birthday party
packages
Gym Party
Package!
Teen Center
Party Package!
or
Ideal for energetic toddlers and
sporty big kids & teens.
Packageincludes a party room for 3
hours, including exclusive access to
half the gym for 1 hour.
For parties of 35 or fewer.
Gym activity gear provided:
Tot-time play equipment,
Indoor appropriate equipment for
soccer and basketball included.
Fee is $120 for City residents; $220
for non-City residents. (Plus
additional security deposit.)
Private access and full use of the
Teen Center.
Packageincludes exclusive use of Teen
Center amenities, including:
Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foosball,
Shuffleboard, and Pool Tables;
Big Screen TV;
In-room microwave, refrigerator, and
serving counter.
Great for tweens or teenagers.
For parties of 50 or fewer.
Fee is $40 per hour for City residents;
$70 per hour for non-City residents.
(Plus additional security deposit.)
BIRTHDAY
PARTIES
at the community center!
For availability and other inquiries, please contact the
City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department
at 703-248-5027 (TTY 711).
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City of Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027
City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Facility Rental Information
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department welcomes the opportunity to serve you as a
rental patron. Please read these guidelines in their entirety for information pertaining to rental use.
Hours of Operation
The normal operating hours of the
Community Center are:
Monday - Thursday 8am 10pm
Friday 8am 11pm
Saturday 8:30am 11pm
Sunday (April - December) 2pm - 6pm
Sunday (January - March) 12pm 6pm
Holidays
The Community Center is usually closed on
the following holidays*:
o New Year’s Day
o Easter Sunday
o July 4th
o Labor Day (Sunday and Monday)
o Thanksgiving Day
o Christmas Eve (closes at 12 noon)
o Christmas Day
o New Year’s Eve (closes at 5pm)
*Dates are subject to change
Emergency Cancellations
Use of the Community Center by user organizations is automatically cancelled when the Community
Center must close due to inclement weather or other emergencies.
Rental Policies
o Anyone wishing to rent space at the Falls Church Community Center must fill out an “Application for Use
of Facilities and Equipment.
o The completed application form must include set-up instructions and request for any equipment the
applicant may want to use.
o Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Applications for groups of minors will be approved, only if
the adult who fills out the form, accepts the responsibility for supervision throughout the rental. No
applications will be approved for a teen activity or program that is opened to the public.
o The Recreation & Parks Department reserves the right to require additional security at the expense of
the renter.
o To obtain a resident fee, the applicant’s home address must be within the corporate limits of the City of
Falls Church, or the address of an organization or business must be within the City.
o Requests for a rental should be made at least five days prior to the event. Requests for use of the
gymnasium can be made one year in advance. Request for use of other rooms can be made no more
than six months in advance.
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City of Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027
City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Facility Rental Information
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (continued)
o When scheduling the use of the Community Center, the activities and programs sponsored by the
Recreation & Parks Department are given first priority. Space not used by the Recreation & Parks
Department is allotted, using the following priority list:
City government agencies
City civic organizations and clubs
City residents and businesses
Non-City civic organizations and clubs
Non-residents and businesses located outside the City limits
o All permits are subject to cancellation by the Director of Recreation & Parks if determined to be in
conflict with departmental policy or activities.
Fees
Rental fees will be assessed when the application is processed and approved. Payment is due no later
than two weeks prior to the approved reservation date or upon receipt of the approved application
form and the accompanying invoice. Rentals are subject to cancellation if payment is not received
when due. A security deposit may be required for use of rooms, depending on the type of activity.
Security deposit must be paid in the form of a check.
o Cancellations by the rental patron are subject to a 20% service charge if made more than 5 business
days in advance. Cancellations made 5 business days in advance or less will not be refunded.
User’s Responsibilities
o Rental applicants should anticipate the amount of time necessary for set-up and clean up and
include this time in the rental request.
o Rental patrons are expected to arrive and depart at the times specified on the rental permit.
o Rented rooms should be left in the same condition in which they were found. If a room is not
adequately cleaned, a custodial fee will be charged to clean the room.
o Confine rental event to the room that is identified on the rental permit.
o Smoking in the building is prohibited.
o No thumbtacks, tape or other adhesive materials may be used on any of the walls or ceilings.
o Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any Recreation & Parks facilities except as approved by
the Director of Recreation& Parks. A request to serve alcohol must be made in writing and attached
to the “Application for the Use of Facilities and Equipment.” Approval will be done on an individual
basis for City of Falls Church residents only. An ABC license must be obtained once approved.
o Rental patrons are solely responsible for damages or injuries to persons or property resulting from
inadequate supervision or carelessness on the part of the user.
o Rental patrons are expected to comply with the City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Code of Conduct.
Insurance
o For all special events and shows open to the public, the rental patron must provide a certificate of
insurance in an amount of $1,000,000 for personal injury and property damage, naming Falls Church,
and its agents and employees as additional individuals to be insured. Proof of insurance is required
before holding an event.
City of Falls Church • Recreation & Parks Department • 223 Little Falls Street • Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027 • Fax 703-536-8150 • recreation@fallschurchva.gov
APPLICATION FOR USE OF
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1) Today’s Date____________________________________________
2) Organization____________________________________________
3) Applicant Name__________________________________________
4) Address________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
5) Phone (H) ________________ (W)___________________________
6) E-Mail__________________________________________________
7) Person in Charge (if other than applicant)
Name___________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________
8) Activity Type____________________________________________
9) Date(s) of Use___________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
10) Time Rental Begins___________Time Rental Ends______________
11) Number of people expected? Min.___________ Max.___________
12) Is organization a civic or community organization? YES NO
13) Does user collect fees? YES NO
Admissions: Adults $______________ Youth $________________
14) Proceeds will be used for? _________________________________
15) Will food and beverages be served? YES NO
Requests for alcohol can only be made by residents and only for the
Cherry Hill Shelter or Mr. Brown’s Park. A written request must
accompany the application and is subject to the Director’s approval.
An ABC License is required.
16) Space Requested (fee varies upon space selected):
Art Room Mr. Brown’s Park
Community Room Cherry Hill Shelter
Senior Center 1 (Left) Roberts Park Shelter
Senior Center 2 (Right) Madison Park Shelter
Full Senior Center Berman Park Shelter
Teen Center Full Gym
Party in the Gym Package
The Party in the Gym package includes use of half of the gym and a
party room (Art Room or half Senior Center) for 3 hours.
17) Is room setup needed? YES NO
If yes, please detail needs here or attach a separate diagram:
18) Equipment Requested: (enter quantity where applicable)
Tables - If so, how many? __________
Chairs - If so, how many? __________
Podium Microphone
Other (Specify) ______________________________
* Security Deposit will be fully refunded at the end of the reservation if
the space is left in the same condition as it was found.
The undersigned certifies that he/she is familiar with the Falls Church
Recreation & Parks Department policies and regulations as stated on the
accompanying pages of the agreement, and that these shall be enforced
as well as honored by the using group. The undersigned further certifies
that he/she is the authorized representative to act for and accept the
responsibility for the organization.
________________________________________________________
Signature of Representative
PERMIT NOT TRANSFERABLE
Type of Rental:
Civic Resident Civic Non-Resident
Private Event - Resident Private Event - Non-Resident
For-Profit Resident For-Profit Non-Resident
Room Rental Fee: Personnel Fees:
No. of Hours_________ Supervisory Fee: $_________
No. of Meetings_________ Maintenance Fee: $_________
Total $___________ Other Fees $___________
Total $___________
Total Balance Due $___________
Security Deposit $ _____________
Space Assigned_______________________________________________
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
APPROVED DENIED
________________________________________________
Director of Recreation & Parks
Comments__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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