John E. Howard Community Center
4400 Shell Street Capitol Heights, MD 20743
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OWNER: The Maryland-National Capital Park And Planning Commission
CONTACT: (301) 735-3340
WEBSITE: http://www.pgparks.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/John-E-Howard-Community-Center-20
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: M-Th 3:30pm-9pm;F 3:30pm-7pm;Su Closed
MANAGED BY: MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION Utility
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: no
TREE CANOPY: 73%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Recreation Center/Facility
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, Bike Racks
pDriving Directions: From I-495 Take MD-4 N/Penn. Ave W toward Washington Merge onto MD-4 N/Pennsylvania Ave Turn left onto Silver Hill Rd Turn right onto Suitland Rd Turn right onto Shadyside Ave Continue onto Alton St Turn right onto Dewitt Ave Continue onto Shell St
lBus Route: The BUS route V12.
sTrain Line and Stop: Suitland Metro Station, Green line. The BUS Route V12. 10 minute walk: Head north on Shadyside Ave toward Bennett Ave, Continue onto Alton St, Turn right onto Dewitt Ave, Continue onto Shell St.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Recreation/Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Outdoor Practice Wall
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Tables
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Police Patrol
