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Buddy Attick Park/Greenbelt Lake
555 Cresent Road, Greenbelt, MD
A picturesque 23-acre lake is the local point of this attractive Greenbelt amenity. A natural path winds its way through the woods and around the lake, perfect for recreational activities. The park also features a playground, tot lot, basketball court, and picnic tables.
Schrom Hills Park
6915 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD
Award winning trees line one of the many fine features of this Greenbelt East attraction. A community room, athletic fields, paved path, covered pavilion, shaded fitness area, and a playground make this a full-service community park.
Old Greenbelt Theatre
129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
The Old Greenbelt Theatre is a historic one-screen movie theater located in the heart of Greenbelt showing contemporary films in addition to offering a schedule of diverse and community-based film programming.
The Greenbelt Museum
10B Cresent Road, Greenbelt, MD
Friends of the Greenbelt Museum, a non-profit organization, maintains an original 1937 residential unit as a museum representing early Greenbelt. The Museum is a two-story building of cinderblock construction, which sits adjacent to the open space and walkways, reflecting the harmony of housing and nature within the planned community.
Greenbelt Park
6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD
Greenbelt Park is part of the National Park Service. It is a 1,100-acre retreat from the pressures of the City life and a refuge for native plants and animals. The campground is known for its safety, affordability, and peaceful surroundings.
Greenbelt Arts Center
123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
The Greenbelt Arts Center is both a Community Theater company, known for its high-quality shows, and a performance space for guest events and productions. The theater can hold 85-100 audience members depending on the seating style for the show. Tickets and schedule available at their website. Come early and enjoy the displays in the lobby by local artists and photographers.
Greenbelt Makerspace
125 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
The Greenbelt Makerspace is a non-profit activity center offering resources and programs to engage members in activities related to science, technology, arts, and crafts.
Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA)
ATHA is the regional Heritage Area program, part of a system of Certified Maryland Heritage Areas for northern Prince George’s County and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The Heritage Area is a place to discover your own personal milestones, from Kayaking or hiking to biking the trails and from experiencing history to enjoying arts.
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
The College Park Aviation Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is located on the grounds of the world’s oldest continuously operating airport in College Park, MD. Visitors to the museum step into an open 1 ½ story exhibit space, which contains historic and reproduction aircraft associated with the history of the airfield, as well as hands-on activities and experimentation areas for children of all ages.
NASA Goddard Visitors Center
ICESat Road, Greenbelt, MD
www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/visitor
The Visitor Center as NASA Goddard Space Flight Center offers many unique programs, special events and presentations that highlight Goddard’s contributions to the nation’s space program. Visitors will hear lectures, see exciting model rocket launches, and participate in fun-filled children’s programs.