Blind/Low Vision

Greenbelt Park offers a 13-page visitor information brochure in braille at the information desk. Visitors must ask the ranger behind the desk for a brochure. Please enjoy our closed captioned and audio described video, "Greenbelt Park: A Hidden Jewel."

 

Greenbelt Park ranger station front parking lot

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Ranger Station

Parking and Access

• There is a parking lot in front of and behind the ranger station. Both parking lots are paved and well-maintained. The parking lot behind the ranger station includes a steep hill to access the entrance. Front parking is adjacent to the ranger station entrance.
• Visitors must pull the handle down on the non-assisted front door and open it toward the right. There is a panic bar on the opposite side of the door to push when exiting. Visitors must navigate over the threshold to enter. The ranger station is entirely low-pile carpeted. The information desk is located directly to the right after you enter through the entrance. There is a rear exit located to the back left.

 

Ranger station interior exhibits

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Restroom
There is one, single-use restroom in the ranger station directly across from the exit door with a toliet and sink. From the entrance door, it is about 10 feet in the forward direction and to the right. The water fountain is next to the bathroom.

Exhibits

There are no films, videos, or audio in the ranger station. There are 5 animal skins that visitors are welcome to touch in between the junior ranger table and flags. There are also two taxidermy beavers, one taxidermy raccoon, one taxidermy squirrel, one taxidermy coyote, and two taxidermy foxes in a case.

 

Each campsite has a picnic table and grill

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Campgrounds

Campsites

• Visitors can go online to recreation.gov to find exact measurements of campsites.
• Each campsite has a parking pad, grill, picnic table, and room for tenting.
• Campsites can be anywhere from 20-100 feet from each other.
• The step from the parking pad to the ground can be uneven and varies from each campsite.
• RV/trailer maximum length is 35 feet.

Picnic tables
The path to a picnic table varies at each campsite. Be aware of large sticks, potholes, and uneven ground at times.

Grills
Each grill has a concrete perimeter square that is anywhere from 4-10 inches tall. Some grills may have a change in level due to erosion. Grills are around 4 feet tall and fixed in place.

 

Yard hydrants are placed throughout each campground.

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Water
There are multiple yard hydrants in each campground, which can be difficult to operate even in the best conditions, located in the inside portion of the loop. The hydrant area can be muddy and wet. Visitors must step 2-3 feet off the paved road to reach the lever located on the right side of the hydrant.

 

Campground B campfire circle

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Campfire Circle

The paved path to the campfire circle is around 85 feet long and 5-6 feet wide and has cracks that make it slightly uneven. There are lights on either side of the path that are low to the ground to guide the way at night. Once the paved path ends, there is a step to reach the ground. The surface of the ground is firm sand and mud with rocks and grass. It is uneven at times. From there it is only a few feet from seating. Facing the programming, to the left is a campfire circle with four benches and a picnic table facing it. To the right, there are eight benches facing a projector wall and benches do not have a back or armrest. Campfire programs do not have audio descriptions. The movie is projected on a wall with overhead lights. Many times, campfire programs are supported by props and the large fire pit. Visit Campfire Programs to discover what programs are available.

 

Picnic tables in the Holly picnic area

Photo: NPS / Kate McCarthy

Picnic Areas

Picnic tables
There is a total of 22 picnic tables scattered throughout the Sweetgum picnic area, 37 throughout the Holly picnic area, and 33 throughout the Laurel picnic area. The surface of the picnic area is firm sand and dirt with sticks, weeds, and small rocks.

Drinking water
In the Holly and Laurel picnic areas, there is a functional, multi-water spigot located next to the portable bathrooms. In the Sweetgum picnic area, there is a broken drinking fountain directly behind the comfort station. Please bring your own water.

Grills
There is a total of eight grills scattered throughout the Sweetgum picnic area, six in the Holly picnic area, and four in the Laurel picnic area. In each picnic area, about half are placed on a pedestal. Some grills may have a change in level due to erosion.

 

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