Ballenger Creek Community Building

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Rental Information


Location


The Ballenger Creek Community Building is located in Ballenger Creek Park
5420 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
Directions

Building Blueprint (PDF)
Virtual Tour

Rental Times


10:00 am-10:00 pm
Facility Reservations can be made one year in advance of the desired reservation date.

WiFi is available inside the Community Building

Building Capacity


  • No more than 140 persons permitted in the Ballenger Creek Community Building, by Order of the County Fire Marshal.
    • Please Note: If you will be having 100 or more persons in the building during your reservation, you must have a Certified Crowd Manager on site during your reservation. Please complete the Certified Crowd Manager training online at one of the following links: Maryland State Fire Marshal ($19.95 fee), or North Carolina State Fire Marshal (Free). A copy of your Crowd Manager Certificate must be submitted along with your signed Rental Application and Rental Agreement to complete your reservation.

Tables / Chairs Available


  • 10 - 5 feet round tables
  • 10 - 8 feet rectangular tables
  • 125 stacking chairs

Kitchen


  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Sink / counter area
  • Small refrigerator
Ballenger Building

Please Note


The Ballenger Creek Community Building is unavailable for public rental, Monday-Friday, during the summer months due to our full-day summer camps. The approximate dates for closure are mid-June through Labor Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Fees

Renting A Room & Other Charges
 In-County Cost
 Out-of-County Cost
Multi-Purpose Room
 $300 $450
Kitchen Usage Fee
 $75 $75
Alcohol Permit
 $25 $25

Alcohol Permit 

Only the applicant making the Community Building reservation can purchase an alcohol permit. Applicant must appear in person and show proof of age (21 or older) by providing a valid driver’s license or identification card.
Alcohol Permit Details

Recycling


Events at this facility serving food or drink AND expecting 200 or more persons in attendance must comply with State of Maryland Special Event Recycling legislation. For more information, please visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/EventRecycling.

Making a Reservation


  • Reserve Online
  • To make a reservation by phone, please call 301-600-1646
  • Walk in between 8am-4pm, weekdays to make your reservation: 355 Montevue Lane, Suite 100, Frederick MD 21702

Forms


​How to Make Facility Reservations Online