Maryland / Prince George's County / Greenbelt / Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas

Closed — Closed for the season. Picnic areas typically operate from April through September. Laurel and Holly require special use permits through the park ranger station.

About

Greenbelt Park is an urban oasis just 10 miles from Washington, D.C., offering three distinct picnic areas within its forested landscape of pine, oak, and maple trees. The Sweetgum Picnic Area, located near the park entrance, operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to groups of 24 people or less. It features playground equipment and public picnic tables, making it ideal for casual family outings. The Laurel and Holly Picnic Areas are available only through special use permits and reservations, operating seasonally from April through September. The park's peaceful wooded setting provides a natural retreat just minutes from the nation's capital. Ten miles of hiking trails meander through the park, including Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood, and Blueberry Trails. Holly Picnic Area is located a half-mile walk from the playground and open field. Still Creek flows through the park, where deer and chipmunks are commonly seen. Mountain Laurel blooms throughout the park in May, adding to the seasonal beauty.

Directions

From I-95/495 (Capital Beltway), take Exit 23 Kenilworth Avenue South (Route 201) to Greenbelt Road East (Route 193). The park entrance is a quarter mile down Greenbelt Road on the right. The park address is 6565 Greenbelt Road.

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