Landover, Maryland
Landover is a community of 24,514 people in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Why visit Landover
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge, Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Beall's Pleasure and Bostwick.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Landover
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Landover
Landover is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 25,998.
From the Wikipedia article Landover, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
Museums and landmarks26
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Landover, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Concord
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in District Heights, Maryland, United States
Engine Company 27
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Fire station in Washington, D.C.
Fairmount Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Maryland, USA
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hyattsville Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
Hyattsville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Marenka House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house at 7300 Radcliffe Drive in College Park, Maryland
Market Master's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 2.8 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Kilmer Park and Arboretum
Park · 1.2 mi
Purchased by the Town of Cheverly, Md. in 2015 and annexed in 2017, this former residential plot was turned into a public green space.
6301 Kilmer Street, Cheverly
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
China Dragon Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
7527 Landover Road, Hyattsville
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30
House of Chickens
Restaurant · Mexican, Peruvian · 1.8 mi
7460 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
6747 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
China Chef's Carry Out
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi
5925 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Capitol Heights
Jamaican Country Kitchen
Restaurant · Jamaican · 1.9 mi
7572 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Quickway Japanese Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.5 mi
6300 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
24 more on the map.
History
The former CDPs of Landover, Dodge Park, Kentland, and Palmer Park, defined as such by the U.S. Census Bureau in the 1990 U.S. census, were consolidated into the Greater Landover CDP as of the 2000 U.S. census. This amalgamated area was renamed the Landover CDP as of the 2010 U.S. census.
From the History section of Landover, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Wyndham Garden Washington DC North BW Parkway
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
5811 Annapolis Road, Cheverly
Churches and places of worship39
First Baptist Church of Deanwood
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Ridgley Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
St. Matthew's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Corinth Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
903 Cypresstree Drive, Capitol Heights
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
7202 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Brookins Faith Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 2.0 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare1
Map of Landover
245 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 (4 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, 4 miles away.
- East Riverdale 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Lake Arbor 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Hyattsville 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Greenbelt 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Forestville 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- College Park 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Chillum 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Kettering 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Glenn Dale 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Washington 7 mi west, about 11 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
- Landover station exterior, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-08-26 16 40 46 View south along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) at the exit for Maryland State Route 704 SOUTH (Seat Pleasant) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 43 36 View east along Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) at the exit for Maryland State Route 202 SOUTH (Upper Marlboro) in Landover, Prince George's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Landover Metro, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Payphones at Landover station (50659639496), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Platform pylon at Landover (50063803478), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Security cameras at Landover station (10256561764), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kiosk and faregates at Landover station (10256682286), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2020-08-26 16 43 35 View south along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) at the exit for Maryland State Route 704 NORTH (Glenarden) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-11 10 28 51 View east along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-11 10 27 58 View west along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) near Cheverly in Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 14 01 38 View west along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 3 (Maryland Route 202-Landover Road, Upper Marlboro, Bladensburg) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 11 43 30 View east along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 3A (NORTH Maryland Route 202-Landover Road, Bladensburg) near Cheverly in Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 25 24 View west along the westbound lanes of Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) in Landover..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 46 48 View east along Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) at the exit for Maryland State Route 202 NORTH (Cheverly) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 25 36 View west along the eastbound lanes of Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) in Landover..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 24 09 View east along the westbound lanes of Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) in Landover..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 22 03 View west along Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) at the exit for Maryland State Route 202 SOUTH (Upper Marlboro) in Landover, Prince George's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 24 20 View east along the eastbound lanes of Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) in Landover..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-26 15 54 22 View north along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) at the exit for Maryland State Route 704 SOUTH (Seat Pleasant) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-26 16 53 20 View south along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) just south of Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-18 11 19 40 View west along Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) at the exit for Maryland State Route 202 NORTH (Cheverly) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 11 27 43 View east along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) at Exit 3B (SOUTH Maryland Route 202-Landover Road, Upper Marlboro) near Cheverly in Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-26 15 49 57 View north along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) at the exit for Maryland State Route 704 NORTH (Glenarden) in Landover, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 10 00 03 View east along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) between Exit 3 and Exit 5 in Landover Hills, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 10 38 23 View north along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) just south of Kilmer Street in Cheverly, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 10 44 20 View south along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) just south of Kilmer Street in Cheverly, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Kenilworthgarden1, Jennifer Boyer from Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- World War I Memorial, Bladensburg, Maryland 003, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deanwood Old Church, Smallbones, CC0
- Riverdale Park Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Strand Teater DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Market Masters House June 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Riversdale 1, Quarterczar, Public domain
- Smith House Riverdale Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville Historic District Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mayfair Mansons DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Engine Company 27 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Hyattsville PO Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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