Frequently Asked Questions
8 am to dusk daily. Hours are subject to change.
Public restrooms are located adjacent to Field 1 and Field 3.
Dogs are permitted on the paved and natural grass areas of The Fields. Owners are required to leash and clean up after their pets at all times. Dogs are NOT permitted on the turf playing fields or the playground.
Food and beverages are permitted in the Pavilion, picnic tables and natural grass areas. They are not permitted on the playing fields or any turf areas. No alcohol is allowed on site unless specifically permitted. Only water is allowed on the playing fields.
For organized activities, such as practices and games, yes. During Community Open Play, patrons are welcome to come down for pick-up play with friends, to kick the ball around, etc. See the Permit Schedule for times.
Organizations can apply for field use during open application permit windows each season. Field allocation will be according to the published criteria. After each window closes, organizations may apply for remaining field time during that season on a first-come, first-served basis.
Users should request permits on the Book a Field page. View season dates and permit application windows on the Season Dates page.
The schedule of field use is published on the Permit Schedule.
Field fees can be found on the Field Permits page.
Pavilion fees can be found on the Pavilion Rental page.
Yes. All activities at the pavilion require a permit. See the Pavilion Rental page.
The playground area, including the playground picnic area, is for everyone’s use on a first-come, first-served basis. The playground cannot be reserved, but patrons may reserve the playground picnic area for small gatherings for free. See the Playground and Picnic Area page for more information.
Hours will be allocated according to the following framework:
60% of scheduled hours will be allocated to Amateur Sports Programs (including league/team practices) with priority given to teams/leagues within close proximity to the RFK Campus. Of those scheduled hours, 70% will be dedicated to youth leagues and 30% to adult leagues
20% of scheduled hours will be dedicated to Community Uses — less formal, non-league sports and recreational activities sponsored by area community organizations and groups including “pick-up games.” Regular days/hours will be scheduled and published for Community Uses.
20% of scheduled hours will be set aside for Events DC Programming.
Community uses are informal sports and recreational activities open to area families, individuals and informal groups.
Go Play will schedule Community Open Play - unprogrammed free play on otherwise unreserved fields. Go Play may also schedule time for sport-specific Pickup Play. Both Community Open Play and Pickup Play will be free and open to the public and will appear on the Permit Schedule.
Sports organizations and other organized groups may not hold practices or games during Community Use time.Individuals or organizations may not coach players of any age, or conduct commercial recreational activities or other paid services during Community Use time. All organized activities require a permit. See more at the Community Open Play page.
No. Grilling and open flames are prohibited throughout the campus.
The playground area, open from 8 AM to dusk daily, is designed and designated for youth, ages 12 and under, with adult supervision. This area, including the playground picnic area (tables next to the playground, under the shaded structure), is for everyone’s use on a first-come-first-served basis. Patrons are expected to be neighborly and share the area. Being the first does not mean being the only.
Patrons may have small birthday parties and other informal social events at the playground picnic area for up to 20 people, for up to two hours, using up to four tables, as long as patrons do not prevent shared use by others who are already there. There is no charge for this use.
Patrons who wish to reserve space at these tables may visit the field office up to 48 hours in advance of their party/gathering. The same 20-person/two-hour/four table limit applies to these reservations.
Patrons assume their own risk when using the playground and the tables next to it.
- All children under the age of 18 must have adult supervision.
- Patrons must clean up after themselves before leaving.
- Confetti, glitter, rice, birdseed, and spray “silly string” are prohibited.
- As with the entire complex, alcoholic beverages, smoking, and drug use is prohibited.
- Dogs are not in the playground and adjacent areas but are allowed elsewhere on The Fields complex
- Barbecuing and open fires are prohibited.
- Amplified music is prohibited.