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
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 11:44PM EST until December 30 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 11:44PM EST until December 30 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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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