College Park Airport
1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive College Park, MD 20740
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OWNER: The Maryland-National Capital Park And Planning Commission
CONTACT: (301) 864-5844
WEBSITE: http://www.mncppc.org/3030/College-Park-Airport
EVENTS: http://www.pgparks.com/calendar.aspx?CID=22
Hours: M-F,Sa,Su 10am-5pm
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Historic Site
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments:
College Park Airport (KCGS) was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly in the government's first aeroplane. The facility is now the world's oldest continually operated airport,and is the site of many significant aviation firsts. College Park Airport, known as the "Field of Firsts," remains an active airport serving the needs of aircraft pilots, and is also a site for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts.
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train, Bike Racks
pDriving Directions: From I-495 Take MD-201 N/Kenilworth Ave toward Greenbelt Turn right onto MD-201 S/Hwy 201 S/Kenilworth Ave Turn right onto Campus Dr/Paint Branch Pkwy Turn right onto Corporal Frank Scott Dr
lBus Route: METRO route R12
sTrain Line and Stop: Greenbelt Metro Station, Green Line; College Park - U of MD, Green Line METRO route R12, 8 minute walk from College Park - U of MD to the park
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Picnic Tables
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Historic Site
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Police Patrol
