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NATIONAL HARBOR GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SIX FLAGS AMERICA CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CTR. SHOW PLACE ARENA HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS PARKS & RECREATION FREE Prince George's Visitors Guide Click here...  |
Parks & Nature...IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTYCountywide Park National Parks Natural Park Areas Regional Parks State Parks Countywide ParkPatuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/patuxent.html Comprised of more than 6,000 acres of natural area parklands along the eastern boundary of Prince George's County. Features boat ramps, fishing piers, and hiker/biker, horseback trails. Camping, canoe and kayak rentals, nature hikes, river ecology boat tours, and natural history programs.  National ParksFort Washington Park US National Park Service 13551 Ft. Washington Rd. Ft. Washington, MD 20744 301-763-4600 www.nps.gov/fowa/ Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry defending the Nation's Capital, for over 180 years. As technologies advanced so did Fort Washington. Fort Washington is one of the few remaining Seacoast Forts in its original designs. This 341-acre national park on the Potomac River features scenic areas, a visitor's center, trails and picnic facilities. Greenbelt Park US National Park Service 6565 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-334-3944 www.nps.gov/gree/ This 1,078-acre woodland park site is administered by the National Park Service. The park includes nature trails, picnic facilities and special park and nature programs. Open daily. Oxon Cove Park / Oxon Hill Farm US National Park Service 6411 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-1176 http://www.nps.gov/oxhi The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands on activities, living history programs, and more, you can experience farm life and how it's changed overtime. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today. Take a step back into time when life seemed more simple. Explore Oxon Hill Farm, the main feature of Oxon Cove Park, and its outbuildings, join in on the typical farm day activities, learn about the dairy cow and other farm animals, or take a wagon ride through the natural areas of the park. Natural Park AreasBladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd. Bladensburg, MD 20710 301-779-0371 www.pgparks.com/places/nature/bladensburg.html Bladensburg Waterfront Park, formerly known as Bladensburg Marina, is a park along the Anacostia River, nestled among the Port Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor and Cottage City. The park features a public boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic pavilion, playground, a B & O Railroad caboose, community boathouse (storage facility) and historical displays. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are available on weekends from May 26 to October 31. Free pontoon boat tours allow visitors to explore this surprisingly scenic river with the guidance of a naturalist. Canoeing and kayaking lessons are offered, as well as many other interesting natural and historical programs. Special events include the annual Port Towns Day, Paddlesport Regatta, and river clean-ups. The hiker/biker bridge links this park directly to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. Lake Artemesia 8200 55th Ave. Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 301-927-2163 www.pgparks.com/places/nature/artemesia.html Highlighted by a 38-acre lake, the park includes an aquatic garden, good fishing areas, and miles of hiker/biker trails. Accessible from the Paint Branch Trail section of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. Vehicles not permitted on park grounds. Regional ParksCosca Regional Park 11000 Thrift Rd. Clinton, MD 20735 301-918-8111 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/cosca.html Located in southern Prince George's County, Cosca Regional Park is more than 690 acres in size. Some areas within the park have been developed for recreational use, but much of the park remains in its natural, undeveloped state. Clearwater Nature Center, a staffed facility which offers a variety of interpretive programs, exhibits, and special events, is located in the park. Cosca Regional Park also includes picnic areas and shelters, a picnic pavilion, a tram train, four lighted outdoor tennis courts, two unlighted outdoor tennis courts, a lake for boating and fishing, a boathouse, playgrounds, an equestrian trail network, a nature trail network, 25 campsites, comfort stations, two lighted softball fields, one unlighted softball field, two lighted baseball fields, and the Cosca Tennis Bubble, with four lighted tennis courts. Fairland Regional Park 13820 Old Gunpowder Rd. Laurel, MD 20707 301-362-6060 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/fairland.html Fairland Regional Park includes more than 150 acres of parkland in Prince George's County. The park is developed with many different facilities to serve the varied recreational interests of county residents and visitors. Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex (including a gymnastics center, racquetball courts, a weight training center, the Fairland Tennis Bubble, outdoor tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and a 50-meter indoor swimming pool), and The Gardens Ice House (a year-round, indoor skating facility). The park also includes four lighted softball fields. Walker Mill Regional Park 8840 Walker Mill Rd. District Heights, MD 20747 301-699-2255 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/walker.html Walker Mill Regional Park includes more than 470 acres of land, a portion of which has been developed for recreational uses. Facilities accessible from the entrance road off Walker Mill Road include the 100-space lighted parking area, a lighted baseball field, two lighted softball fields, a lighted soccer/football field, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, play equipment, a picnic area, an open shelter, a comfort station, and a trail. There is also an outdoor art sculpture on-site. The southwestern portion of the park, accessible from Berry Lane, includes a half basketball court, play equipment areas, an open shelter, a picnic area, and a pathway. Much of Walker Mill Regional Park remains undeveloped and provides open space and woodland for the community. Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr. Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6700 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/watkins.html Covering more than 850 acres, Watkins Regional Park features the Chesapeake Carousel, Old Maryland Farm, miniature train, miniature golf course, lighted softball fields, practice softball field, lighted football/soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, lighted indoor tennis courts, Watkins Tennis Bubble, campsites, picnic areas with shelters, playgrounds, comfort stations, a paved, 1-7-mile circuitous hiker/biker trail, as well as miles of trail through deciduous forest. State ParksCedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd. Brandywine, MD 20613 301-888-1410 www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/cedarville.html Forest area features more than 15 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Cedarville Pond, located and the end of Cedar Forest Road, offers freshwater fishing. Of particular interest is the bog at the headwaters of Zekaih Swamp where several rare and endangered plant species can be found. Group and youth camping, bath house available Apr-Oct, primitive camping Nov-Mar. Open daily sunrise to sunset. The Cedarville Fish Hatchery Visitor Center (301-888-2107). Rosaryville State Park 8714 Rosaryville Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-856-9656 www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/rosaryville.html Rosaryville is a 982 acre day-use park and the location of the historic Mount Airy Mansion. Miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrians are available for day use. To gain access to Rosaryville State Park, make a right turn into the entrance just south of Osborne Road while traveling south on U.S. 301. Two pavilions, each accommodating 200 guests, are available for rent. A bathroom is a short distance from the pavilion area. A $100 security deposit is required for all pavilion rentals. For pavilion reservations at Rosaryville State Park please call 301-856-9656. Call for schedule and programs. Additional information regarding Prince George's County parks and recreation, contact:Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Prince George's Department of Parks & Recreation 6600 Kenilworth Ave. Riverdale, MD Natural & Historical Resources Division, 301-627-2270 Park Rangers, 301-627-7755 Public Affairs Office, 301-699-2407 www.pgparks.com / www.mncppc.com M-NCPPC provides information on nature programs, parks and recreation in the Prince George's County area.
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OFFICIAL SITE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND TOURISM Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau 9200 Basil Court, Suite 101, Largo, MD 20774, 301.925.8300 visitprincegeorges.com | visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us | reunioncapitalusa.com | reunion-headquarters.com |
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