East Riverdale, Maryland
East Riverdale is a community of 18,336 people in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Why visit East Riverdale
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Bladensburg Road Bridge, Riversdale House Museum and College Park Aviation Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in East Riverdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Riverdale
East Riverdale is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 18,459 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article East Riverdale, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Theater and concert hall of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, United States
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
University of Maryland
School · 2.6 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 3.0 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
Museums and landmarks32
Riversdale House Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park
Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Su 11:30-15:30
College Park Aviation Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; PH off
College Park Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Airport in College Park, Maryland, United States
Ash Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Landover, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hyattsville Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 2.9 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Greenbelt Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service
McKeldin Mall
Park · 2.5 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
Herbert W. Wells Ice Skating Center
Park · 1.3 mi
5211 Campus Drive, College Park
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
House of Chickens
Restaurant · Mexican, Peruvian · 1.5 mi
7460 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
6747 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Riviera Tapas Bar
Restaurant · Tapas · 1.3 mi
6202 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park
Mo-Tu 16:00-21:00; We 16:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Carbon y Leña
Restaurant · Dominican, Latin American · 1.5 mi
6033 Baltimore Avenue
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
El Rancherito
Restaurant · Mexican, American · 0.6 mi
6408 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale Park
Jamaican Country Kitchen
Restaurant · Jamaican · 1.4 mi
7572 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
26 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship18
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
7202 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
6705 Good Luck Road, Lanham
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare2
Map of East Riverdale
208 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natl Arboretum Dc (5 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, 2 miles away.
- Woodlawn 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Riverdale Park 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Edmonston 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Landover Hills 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Bladensburg 2 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- New Carrollton 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- University Park 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Hyattsville 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Cheverly 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Berwyn Heights 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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
- Riverdale Park Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Market Masters House June 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Riversdale 1, Quarterczar, 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
- BostwickHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Bealls Pleasure 1936 HABS, John O. Brostrup, Public domain
- North Brentwood Historic District Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Hilltop Manor Entrance Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Metro One, Pubdog, Public domain
- Hyattsville Armory Side View Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- George Washington House Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- ODea House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount Hope Cheverly Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- World War I Memorial, Bladensburg, Maryland 003, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Heights Estates Historic District 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University Park MD Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville PO Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Street in College Park, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hilleary House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Marenka House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 50th-Loh-Driskell-Henney, Billlayton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UMD McKeldin sundial, Bgervais, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Ambrose, Cheverly, MD, Roberto221, CC BY-SA 4.0
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