Parks & Trails
Open space and landscapes for hikes, picnics, birdwatching, and other activities are among the many natural resources in Prince George's County. Check out descriptions of regional parks, countywide parks, local parks and trails available through the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Northern Area Office -
Central Area Office at Watkins Regional Park -
Southern Area Office -
Fitness trails are also located throughout the park system. The
Anacostia Tributary Trail System and
Henson Creek Trail provide miles of paved trails for recreational use. Construction is underway for approximately 6 miles of trail as part of the
WB&A Trail in Prince George's County. Before using the trails, be sure to review the
tips for trail safety.
Since 1995, the M-NCPPC Park Rangers have provided public safety, education, and conservation services to the residents of Prince George's County and users of the Commission's park system. Find out more about Park Rangers and the services and activities they provide.
Regional Parks
Regional parks encompass more than 200 acres each and offer a variety of facilities that include athletic complexes, small boating/lake operations, nature centers, campgrounds, trails, play areas, picnic areas, and tennis bubbles. Large portions of each regional park remain undeveloped to provide woodland and green space in a natural state. The Commission operates four regional parks in Prince George's County; each one offers a variety of facilities for different recreational pursuits.
Nearly 7,000 acres of regional stream valley parkland throughout the county provide open space, natural beauty, and watershed protection, along with opportunities for recreation. The stream valley parks join neighborhoods and communities and provide the setting for many trail connections between developed park sites.
Countywide Parks
Patuxent River Park is comprised of more than 6,000 acres of natural area parklands along the eastern boundary of Prince George's County. Much of the land contains valuable natural and historical resources and is governed by a "limited-use" policy. The following properties are open for public use:
Local Parks
Local parks include neighborhood and community parks that range in size from less than one acre to just under 200 acres. Facilities at developed local parks vary from site to site, and include combinations of sports courts, athletic fields, picnic areas and shelters, trails, sitting areas, horseshoe pits, fitness clusters, recreation buildings, and play equipment. The Commission operates and maintains more than 6,000 acres of local parkland throughout Prince George's County. For more information about local parks, contact any of the following regional offices:
Trails
Approximately 40 miles of paved hiker/biker/equestrian trails are located throughout the Commission's park system in Prince George's County. Some trails are located within the boundaries of individual parks, and other trail systems connect a series of parks along natural greenway corridors.
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