NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
Greenbelt Park
Greenbelt Park is a National Park Service unit in Maryland, United States, covering 1,176 acres (476 ha), established in 1950.
NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 1,176 acres (476 ha) |
| Established | 1950 |
| Coordinates | 38.9833° N, 76.8978° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Greenbelt Park
Greenbelt Park is a park in Greenbelt, Maryland, that is managed by the National Park Service as part of National Capital Parks East. The forested park lies approximately ten miles (16 km) northeast of Washington, D.C., and is situated just within the Capital Beltway (which bounds the park to the northeast). The park land was originally intended to form part of the green belt surrounding the city of Greenbelt. The southern portion was assigned to the National Park Service, thus forming the park, while another section became part of the Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 11.8 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 18.1 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 30.1 miles away
Parks nearby
National Capital Parks-East
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Rock Creek Park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Greenbelt Park?
Greenbelt Park is in Maryland, United States (38.9833° N, 76.8978° W).
When was Greenbelt Park established?
Greenbelt Park was established in 1950, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Greenbelt Park?
Greenbelt Park covers 1,176 acres (476 ha).
Does Greenbelt Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Greenbelt Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbelt_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gree/ — Official park page.