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Dinosaur Park, Paleontology park in Laurel, Maryland, US.

The 3.63-acre park contains Early Cretaceous period fossils from 115 million years ago, located at the end of Mid-Atlantic Boulevard.

Scientists discovered the first significant fossils in Prince George's County during mining activities in 1858, leading to further research in the region.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission manages educational programs where visitors participate in surface collection techniques alongside professional paleontologists.

The park opens for public programs on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 13200 Mid-Atlantic Boulevard with free admission.

The park contains fossils of Astrodon Johnstoni, which Maryland designated as its state dinosaur, predating Tyrannosaurus rex by 50 million years.

Location: Maryland

Inception: October 26, 2009

GPS coordinates: 39.07080,-76.86870

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:34

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