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Tick Alert
Greenbelt Park has issued a tick alert warning. Ticks have been spotted on park staff and visitors. Please use precautions such as tick repellant while visiting the park. Click the following for more information on Ticks and tick prevention. More »
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Greenbelt Ranger Station near the campground closed until June 1
The Greenbelt Ranger Station near the campground is Closed until June 1 for repairs. The Greenbelt Park Headquarters will be open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Visitors to the campground can stop by the Park Headquarters for assistance.
Reserved Picnic Areas, Holly and Laurel
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Greenbelt Park offers two reserved Picnic areas.
Reserve the Holly Picnic Area by calling 301-344-3948.
Holly Picnic Area Holly Picnic Area Reservations
Picture of the Laurel reserved picnic area in Greenbelt Park
Laurel Picnic Area May through October 8:00 a.m. to dusk Phone 301-344-3948 Location: When entering the park, proceed to the stop sign. Make a left turn and pass the Holly picnic area on your right hand side. The Laurel picnic area is the next picnic area on the right hand side. The Laurel picnic area can accomodate up to 200 people. There are 99 parking spaces. There are picnic tables and restrooms. A Recreation Fee is charged according to the number of particpants: 99 or less -$55.00. 100-149 $105.00. 150-200 $155.00. The area is available from May through October. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. Amplified music and loud use on any audio device is not permitted. The park does not provide electric power and portable generators are prohibited. There are no covered pavillions in the picnic area. If you plan any special activites that require equipment, please discuss it when reserving the area and have the activity written on the permit. Refunds will only be allowed if the permitee notifies the park in writing atleast fourteen days prior to the reserved date. Amusements such as pony rides, any type of balloons, and moon bounces may not be used in the park. There will be a $25.00 administrative fee charged for each cancelled reservation. Refunds will not be made for rain or inclement weather. The park encourages everyone to come see the area in person before reserving it. Laurel Picnic Area Reservations The reserved picnic areas are closed from October 1 through April 30.
The Laurel Picnic Area is a reserved picnic area.
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Did You Know?
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.