Greenbelt Park
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About Greenbelt Park
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
Things To Do
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Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East
Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks – East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!
Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
Green Line - DC Metro
History, culture and nature come together to provide a variety of parks for visitors utilizing the Green Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
Yellow Line - DC Metro
Explore Washington, DC from top to bottom on the Yellow Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
Junior Ranger booklet- free
Greenbelt Park Junior ranger booklet
Spring and Fall Campfire programs
Campfire Programs in the Greenbelt Park campground. Program begins at Sunset.
Available Activities
Weather
The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate.
Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate from warm, humid air coming from the south to cold, dry air coming from the northwest. Be prepared for changing conditions.
Summer: The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31 ?) combined with high humidity.
Getting There
Off I-95 South Take Exit 23 Route 201 Kenilworth Avenue South(toward Bladensburg). (this will be a left). Drive on Kenilworth Avenue (Route 201).
Once crossing over I-95, you will see sign for Route 193 Greenbelt Road. Veer right to Take Route 193 East. Take a left on Greenbelt Road .
(Greenbelt Road is Route 193 and is an overpass over Route 201) The park entrance is a quarter mile on the right hand side.
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Greenbelt Park
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Good Luck Road Parking Area
Open daily for vehicle access from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with pedestrian access allowed from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gates are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Sweetgum Picnic Area Gates
Sweetgum Picnic Area is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for pedestrian access. The gates open to vehicles from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
