Greenbelt Park, Nature reserve in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The 1,176-acre Greenbelt Park contains extensive forest areas with pine, oak, and maple trees, intersected by the Baltimore-Washington Parkway running north to south.
The National Park Service established Greenbelt Park in 1950 as part of a green belt project surrounding the city, incorporating it into National Capital Parks East.
The Junior Ranger program at Greenbelt Park introduces children to environmental education through activities and rewards them with badges upon completion.
The park features 172 campground sites with showers and restrooms, three designated picnic areas, and 9 miles of trails suitable for hiking and exploration.
Located just 10 miles from Washington DC, this natural space maintains strict quiet hours between 10 PM and 6 AM for all camping activities.
Location: Greenbelt
Inception: 1950
Operator: National Park Service
Part of: National Capital Parks-East
Address: 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770 20770
Phone: +13013443944
Website: https://nps.gov/gree
GPS coordinates: 38.98333,-76.89778
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:24
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