College Park, Maryland
College Park is a city of 34,540 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1856.
Why visit College Park
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 73 parks and trails, 181 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, AMC Academy 8, College Park Airport and College Park Aviation Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in College Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About College Park
College Park is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located approximately four miles (6.4 km) from the northeast border of Washington, D.C. Its population was 34,740 at the 2020 United States census. It is the home of the University of Maryland, College Park.
From the Wikipedia article College Park, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Theater and concert hall of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, United States
8115 Alumni Drive, College Park
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Carroll Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Greenbelt Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Performance art theatre in the Roosevelt Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
University of Maryland
School · 0.7 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 1.3 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
Washington Adventist University
School · 3.5 mi
University in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Home Theatres Regal Hyattsville Royale Regal Hyattsville Royale
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks42
College Park Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Airport in College Park, Maryland, United States
College Park Aviation Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; PH off
Ash Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Davis-Warner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Takoma Park, Maryland, NRHP-listed in Montgomery County
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
Greenbelt Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
National Historic Landmark District in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hyattsville Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds73
Greenbelt Park
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service
6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt
McKeldin Mall
Park · 0.8 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
JH Kehoe Track & Ludwig Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
7898 Championship Lane, College Park
61 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes181
Aroy Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 1.0 mi
4511 College Avenue, College Park
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 16:30-22:00
Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Regional · 2.1 mi
6501 America Boulevard, Hyattsville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
GrillMarx
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Iron Pig Korean BBQ
Restaurant · Korean · 1.5 mi
6107 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn Heights
Su-Th 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
5506 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 1.2 mi
7320 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Old Dominion Brew House
Bar and pub · American · 2.1 mi
6404 America Boulevard, Hyattsville
Su-Tu 11:00-23:00, We 11:00-24:00, Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.3 mi
3500 East-West Highway, Hyattsville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Potomac Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
169 more on the map.
History
The earliest evidence of human activity in the College Park area was found at an archeological site just south of Archives II. Projectile points of Clagett and Vernon styles dating from 3000 to 2600 BC were recovered, a notable find given their location away from a river. This finding together with other similar ones indicate that the native American population became more sedentary in the Late Archaic period as the availability of local food supply increased, and social complexity grew. By the time Europeans first arrived and colonized the region in the early 17th century, the various native American groups had aligned themselves into a chiefdom under the Piscataway people.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the European settlers lived on large plantations, some holding the original grants under Lord Baltimore. In College Park, there are records for Toaping Castle, a land grant to Col. Isaac Walker from c. 1745 in the area between Branchville, Greenbelt, and Berwyn Heights, and for the Calvert family's Riversdale, which included parts of South College Park. One of the oldest buildings in the city, the Old Parish House dating from 1817 was initially a farm building in the latter estate.
From the History section of College Park, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Holiday Inn Washington - College Pk (I-95)
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Churches and places of worship42
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
3609 Metzerott Road, College Park
Shopping29
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries77
Healthcare11
Prince George's Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
6525 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville
Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
5915 Greenbelt Road, College Park
Map of College Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beltsville Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince George's County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
College Park Airport (CGS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Berwyn Heights 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Adelphi 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- University Park 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Riverdale Park 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Langley Park 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Hyattsville 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Greenbelt 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- East Riverdale 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Chillum 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Beltsville 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown, Ilovecollegepark, CC0
- Microstegium vimineum - Greenbelt MD, Michael Ellis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davis-Warner House, Farragutful, Public domain
- Market Masters House June 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Smith House Riverdale Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Hills 1 Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville Historic District Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- US Route 1 & 34th St, Mt. Rainier, Maryland, Nonvirtual, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ash Hill Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Greenbelt Community Center 2018, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- BostwickHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Langley Park Mansion Sep 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hilltop Manor Entrance Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville Armory Side View Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- George Washington House Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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