Riverdale Park, Maryland
Riverdale Park is a town of 7,270 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1889.
Why visit Riverdale Park
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 105 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Bladensburg Road Bridge, Riversdale House Museum and College Park Airport.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Riverdale Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park, formerly known and often referred to as Riverdale, is a semi-urban town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, a suburb in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The population was 7,351 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Riverdale Park, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
Theater and concert hall of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, United States
University of Maryland
School · 1.7 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 2.1 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
Home Theatres Regal Hyattsville Royale Regal Hyattsville Royale
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Museums and landmarks38
Riversdale House Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park
Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Su 11:30-15:30
College Park Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Airport in College Park, Maryland, United States
College Park Aviation Museum
Museum · 0.9 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 · 2.0 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 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 · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Children's Country Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hospital
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
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Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Browning's Grove Park
Park · 1.0 mi
5909 Nicholson Street, Riverdale
sunrise-sunset
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 2.9 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Greenbelt Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service
McKeldin Mall
Park · 1.6 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes105
Pizzeria Paradiso
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
Casual restaurant with a central oven for wood-fired pizzas has a vast menu of international beers.
4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 13:00-21:00
Aroy Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 1.2 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 · 1.4 mi
6501 America Boulevard, Hyattsville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
GrillMarx
Diner · American · 1.5 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
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 · 1.4 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
Potomac Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
QU Japan
Restaurant · Hibachi · 1.2 mi
7406 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Riviera Tapas Bar
Restaurant · Tapas · 0.5 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
93 more on the map.
History
Riverdale Park and the neighboring community of West Riverdale developed in the late 19th century as streetcar suburbs in central Prince George's County. The town is located approximately seven miles northeast of downtown Washington, D.C. The area is also bisected by the heavily traveled Baltimore Avenue (U.S. Route 1). The city of College Park is located to the north, the town of University Park to the west across Baltimore Avenue, the town of Edmonston to the east and southeast, and Hyattsville is located to the south and southwest.
From the History section of Riverdale Park, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship28
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 4.7 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Healthcare9
Prince George's Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
6525 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville
Map of Riverdale Park
250 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, 1 miles away.
- East Riverdale 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Edmonston 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Hyattsville 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Bladensburg 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- College Park 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Berwyn Heights 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Brentwood 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Cottage City 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- New Carrollton 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Chillum 3 mi west, about 5 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
- Refreshing Spring Church of God in Christ, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverdale Park North–UMD station construction 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverdale Park North–UMD station construction 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverdale Park North–UMD station construction 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-04 12 04 23 View south along Maryland State Route 431 (River Road) just north of Rivertech Court in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 24 48 View west along Maryland State Route 410 (East-West Highway) at 49th Avenue in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-04 12 14 24 View north along Maryland State Route 431 (River Road) at Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-02-02 16 03 48 View east at the intersection of River Road, Tuckerman Street and Kenilworth Avenue (Maryland State Route 201) in Riverdale Park, Prince Georges County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 59 09 View north along Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) at Rittenhouse Street in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction of Riverdale Park-Kenilworth Station, Swagging, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction of Riverdale Park–Kenilworth overpass (3), May 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction of Riverdale Park–Kenilworth station (5), May 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction of Riverdale Park–Kenilworth overpass (2), May 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 55 52 View east along Maryland State Route 410 (East-West Highway) just east of Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction of Riverdale Park–Kenilworth station (4), May 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction of Riverdale Park–Kenilworth station (6), May 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riversdale 1, Quarterczar, Public domain
- Smith House Riverdale Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Hills 1 Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- University Park MD Nov 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
- Hyattsville PO Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Ash Hill Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Street in College Park, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Children's Country Home DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Washington House Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Hilleary House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- ODea House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount Hope Cheverly Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Marenka House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- World War I Memorial, Bladensburg, Maryland 003, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Purple Line Northeast Branch crossing 2021c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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