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Greenbelt ParkPlayground in the Sweetgum Picnic Area
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Greenbelt Park
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The Sweetgum Picnic Area has two sets of playground equipment which are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

There are Reading Ranger programs scheduled on the weekends throughout the year.
Check the Schedule of Events for details.

Greenbelt Park has a Junior Ranger program. It consists of two sessions in the Summer. Each session is four days of environmental education and park programs during the Summer months. Contact the park for specific dates and signup packet. 

Become a NPS WebRanger online at http://nps.gov/webrangers
As a WebRanger, you’ll learn what Park Rangers do to help protect our natural resources and our cultural heritage. You’ll also learn how Park Rangers observe and discover new things about our National Parks - things to share with visitors like you. You can help with caring for our parks, teaching others what you learn, and always observing and exploring your environment.

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Schedule of Events at Greenbelt Park
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a picture of a Native American tent in the Greenbelt Park campground  

Did You Know?
Greenbelt Park campground (located in Maryland) was closed in 1978 so that Native Americans could camp while in Washington, D.C. as a part of the Longest Walk that started in Sacramento, California. The walk was a part of Native Americans protest of how the government was treating Native Americans.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST