Prince George's County

From Recreation.gov

Laurel and Holly Picnic Areas are available through Special Use Permit only. If you are interested in applying for a Special Use Permit to reserve the picnic areas, please call the Greenbelt Park Ranger Station at 771-208-1588 or visit: [How to Apply for a Permit at Greenbelt Park - National Capital Parks-East (U.S. National Park Service) ][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/nace/planyourvisit/permit-application-gree.htm

Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 2:40AM EST until January 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

2:40 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 2:40AM EST until January 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

2:40 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Park Closures Due to Weather Conditions

The Accokeek Creek Boardwalk and National Colonial Farm will be closed today, February 12 due to weather conditions. Farmington Landing will remain open.

Lighthouse Area Closed

A section of Fort Washington Park, including the area around the Fort Washington Lighthouse and nearby sidewalks, will be closed from 12:00 a.m. on May 9, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2025.

Helicopter Training at Fort Washington Park – June 5

Visitors may see or hear low-flying helicopters in Fort Washington Park on June 5 during a scheduled training exercise; please follow all law enforcement direction on site.

Picnic Area Closure at Fort Washington Park

The D1 Picnic Area will be closed April 15–November 15, 2025, and remain closed afterward per the Superintendent’s Compendium schedule.

Park Closed Due to Weather Conditions

Fort Foote will be closed today, February 12 due to weather conditions.

Park Closed Due to Weather Conditions

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm will be closed today, February 12 due to weather conditions.

Temporary Area Closure at Want Water Ruins from September 2 through September 30, 2025

The area around the Want Water Ruins near Harmony Hall, Fort Washington, MD will be closed from 7:00 am Tuesday, September 2, 2025, through 5:00 pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025, while the ruins are stabilized.

Perimeter Trail Closed

The section of the perimeter trail from the .8 mile marker to the 1.9 mile marker at Park Central Road is closed for repairs. This trail was closed under emergency conditions on July 22, 2025, and will remain closed until December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

South Parking Lot of Greenbelt Park Closed to Vehicle Access

This area will be closed to vehicle access from 12:00 a.m. May 9, 2025, and continuing until September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The area will remain available to pedestrians.

Restroom Closures at Greenbelt Park

Restrooms at the Laurel and Holly Picnic Areas will be closed April 15–November 15, 2025, and remain closed afterward per the Superintendent’s Compendium schedule.

From Recreation.gov

No new reservations at this time. Due to a water main break, there is no water currently in the campground. Portable toilets have been placed in each camp loop.

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