Watkins Regional Park

301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774



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OWNER: The Maryland-National Capital Park And Planning Commission

CONTACT: (301) 218-6700

WEBSITE: http://www.pgparks.com

EVENTS: http://www.pgparks.com/calendar.aspx?CID=22

Hours: M-F 8am-11pm;Sa,Su 8am-7pm

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Regional Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Fields require a Permit for Organized Play

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train

pDriving Directions: From the Capital Beltway (I-495), Take (Central Avenue) east. Continue for approximately three miles. Turn right onto Watkins Park Drive (Route 193) and follow the park signs to the facility.

lBus Route: The BUS route C26.

sTrain Line and Stop: Largo Town Center Metro Station, Blue line. 5 minute walk: Head west toward Harry S Truman Dr, Turn left onto Harry S Truman Dr N, Turn left. Bus stop is on the right. The BUS Route C26. 3 minute walk: Head west on Keverton Dr toward Watkins Park Dr, Turn

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Recreation/Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Outdoor Practice Wall


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material

Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens, Nature Center, Museum

Camping: RV, Groups, Primitive


TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Sand/Dirt


OTHER:

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Police Patrol


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Last Updated Feb 14, 2017