Unreserved Picnic Area

a picture of the Sweetgum Picnic area
The Sweetgum Picnic Area
 

Sweetgum Picnic Area
Open All Year
8:00 a.m. to Dusk
Phone 301-344-3948

Sweetgum Picnic Area is located near the entrance of the park.

Sweetgum Picnic Area is a first-come first serve picnic area. There are two sets of playground equipment, a baseball field with backstop, and a large field .

There is a limit of 4 tables and 24 people per group so that everyone may enjoy this area.

There are picnic tables and a restroom in this area. 

There are reserved picnic areas (Holly and Laurel) available for large groups by calling 301-344-3948.

Upon entering the park, proceed to the stop sign. Make a right hand turn and the Sweetgum Picnic Area is the first left.

Special Programs:
Any SPECIAL programs should contact the park headquarters for approval.
No organized sports or groups are allowed to use the Sweetgum Area field.

 
a picture of the Sweetgum Picnic Area in Greenbelt Park
The playground equipment in the Sweetgum Picnic Area at Greenbelt Park

Did You Know?

a picture of a statue of Frederick Douglass

Greenbelt Park (located in Maryland) is a part of National Capital Parks East. NCP East consists of parks including Fort Washington, Oxon Hill Farm, Frederick Douglass Historic Site, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Mary McLeod Bethune House.