University Park, Maryland
University Park is a town of 2,698 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1936.
Why visit University Park
Townapedia lists 43 museums and landmarks, 60 parks and trails, 150 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Riversdale House Museum and College Park Airport.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in University Park
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About University Park
University Park is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,454 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article University Park, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.3 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 · 2.4 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
Carroll Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
University of Maryland
School · 1.1 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 1.2 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
Washington Adventist University
School · 3.1 mi
University in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Home Theatres Regal Hyattsville Royale Regal Hyattsville Royale
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Museums and landmarks43
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 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 · 1.3 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 · 1.0 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Children's Country Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Hospital
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Davis-Warner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Takoma Park, Maryland, NRHP-listed in Montgomery County
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 · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
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Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
31 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds60
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 3.2 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Greenbelt Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service
McKeldin Mall
Park · 1.0 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
JH Kehoe Track & Ludwig Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
7898 Championship Lane, College Park
48 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes150
Aroy Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 0.8 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 · 0.5 mi
6501 America Boulevard, Hyattsville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Cocineros
Restaurant · Latin American · 0.8 mi
3513 East-West Highway, Hyattsville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
GrillMarx
Diner · American · 1.2 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 · 0.6 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 · 0.5 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 · 0.7 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 · 1.2 mi
7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
QU Japan
Restaurant · Hibachi · 0.7 mi
7406 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Riviera Tapas Bar
Restaurant · Tapas · 0.8 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
138 more on the map.
History
University Park was developed on land owned by the Deakins family since the mid-1700s. The house known as Deakins Hall or Bloomfield was constructed on the land in the 1820s or 1830s. It is located at 6404 Queens Chapel Road. The farm was purchased by the University Park Company in 1923. The extension of water and sewer lines into area at that time prompted the subdivision of the Deakins tract. The developers promised a community of single-family homes without the intrusion of commercial facilities. Restrictive covenants were placed on the deeds and all house plans had to be approved by the developers. Homebuyers were attracted to University Park due to its high elevation and lush vegetation. The developers also agreed to provide streetlights and trash removal for a 10-year period, and constructed a school in the mid-1920s.
The town was incorporated in 1936, and the current town hall is located at 6724 Baltimore Avenue, on U.S. Route 1.
By 1940, the community had grown to 293 houses. The size of the town nearly doubled between 1940 and 1950, with the construction of another 255 houses. Houses constructed during these periods include brick and wood-frame Bungalow style and revival-style structures. The last building boom occurred in the late 1950s with the construction of 300 brick ranches.
From the History section of University Park, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship30
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Healthcare8
Prince George's Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
6525 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville
Map of University 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 (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.
- Hyattsville 1 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- Riverdale Park 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- College Park 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Chillum 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Edmonston 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- East Riverdale 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Adelphi 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Brentwood 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Langley Park 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bladensburg 2 mi southeast, 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
- UniversityParkMDTownHall, Rfc1394, CC0
- 2019-06-12 10 31 24 View southwest along Queens Chapel Road at 42nd Avenue in University Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 31 06 View northeast along Queens Chapel Road at 42nd Avenue in University Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 38 26 View east along Maryland State Route 410 (East-West Highway) at Maryland State Route 500 (Queens Chapel Road) on the border of University Park and Hyattsville in Prince George's..., Famartin, 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
- Mount St Sepulchre DC, Abraham Sobkowski OFM, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 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
- North Brentwood Historic District Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Langley Park Mansion Sep 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hilltop Manor Entrance Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Erioptera parva - iNaturalist 594405159, Zachary Dankowicz, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 06, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 01, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 02, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 04, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 03, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 05, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Totten Station Lower Level 00, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 07, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 05, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 06, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus stops in Hyattsville 08, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Armillaria gallica 165624511, psammead, CC0
- University Christian Church - Hyattsville, Maryland, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prince Georges Plaza, Hyattsville, Maryland (2893471197), Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hyattsville Mennonite Church, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LDS Meetinghouse - Hyattsville, Maryland, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 12 50 02 View west along Maryland State Route 410 (East-West Highway) just west of Maryland State Route 500 (Queens Chapel Road) in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-05 14 01 16 View south along Maryland State Route 500 (Queens Chapel Road) at Maryland State Route 410 (East-West Highway) in Hyattsville, Prince Georges County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interior of Car 2047 - WMATA, Greyfiveys, CC BY-SA 4.0
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