Bladensburg Waterfront Park / Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center
4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 20710
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OWNER: The Maryland-National Capital Park And Planning Commission
CONTACT: (301) 779-0371
WEBSITE: http://www.pgparks.com
EVENTS: http://www.pgparks.com/calendar.aspx?CID=22
Hours: M-F,Sa,Su 9am-5pm
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Green Space
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: The Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center is located along the Anacostia River near the site of The Battle of Bladensburg, which occurred on August 24,1814.
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 Slight right onto 47th St Turn left onto Annapolis Rd Turn left at Bladensburg Rd Slight right Turn left
lBus Route: METRO route R12
sTrain Line and Stop: Deanwood Metro Station, Orange Line METRO route R12, 6 minute walk from Kenilworth Ave and 49th Ave to the park
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Marina/Boating, Open Space, Trails
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables
Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Nature Center, Historic Site, Museum, Rental Equipment
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Police Patrol
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel
