Physical / Mobility

 

Greenbelt Park Ranger Station front parking lot.

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Ranger Station

From the park’s entrance, the ranger station is located off Park Central Road on the right.

Parking lots

• There are parking lots in front of and behind the ranger station.
• 1 standard accessible space in the front parking lot
• 1 accessible space in the back parking lot

Paths

• There are two wooden pillars near the ranger station’s entrance that leave 39 inches of room to navigate through to reach the entrance. If there is not a ranger’s car parked in the middle of the ranger station, visitors can enter around the pillars.

 

Ranger Station back parking lot

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Entering the Ranger Station

• From the back parking, you must ascend a steep hill to access the entrance. Front parking is adjacent to the ranger station entrance.
• The door to the ranger station is 35 inches wide.
• The ranger station is entirely low-pile carpeted.
• There is room to navigate around the ranger station in a wheelchair.

 

Ranger station information desk

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Information Desk

• The information desk is to the right after you enter the ranger station.
• The desk is almost 5 feet tall. Visitors are welcome to come around the left side of the desk to communicate with a ranger.
• There is a rear exit located across from the bathroom.

 

Ranger station interior exhibits

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Restroom

• 1 single-use restroom
• directly across from the exit door
• there is no changing table

Water Fountain

The water fountain is next to the bathroom.

 

Each campsite has a picnic table and grill

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Campgrounds

Campsites

• Exact measurements of campsites are available on recreation.gov.
• Each campsite has a parking pad, grill, picnic table, and room for a tent.
• The step from the parking pad to the ground is uneven and varies in height.
• RV/trailer maximum length is 35 feet.

Picnic tables

There are standard picnic tables. The path to a picnic table varies at each campsite.

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.

 

Water spigots are placed throughout each campground.

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Water

There are multiple water spigots in each campground located in the inside portion of the loop. The spigot area can be muddy and wet. Spigots are 2-3 feet off the paved road and the lever to operate the spigot may require more than 5 pounds of force.

 

Campground A restrooms

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Campground A

Layout

• When campers drive into the campground, they will pass a campground host station and trash bin to the left. Farther down the road, there are signs with information on campfire programs, volunteer programs, maps, and Greenbelt Park.
• The surface of the road is paved and has cracks and debris. The surface of campsites is firm sand and dirt with small rocks, grass, and sticks.
• The campground follows a loop around 22 campsites and a comfort station with bathrooms and showers.

Restroom

• Located in the middle of the campground.
• There are two paved and mostly level pathways on the left side of the comfort station that are about 16 feet in length.
• The bathrooms are split by gender. Each restroom has one standard stall, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and an accessible sink.
• Each bathroom has one shower. Each shower has two horizontal grab bars under two fixed showerheads. There is a 38-inch wide bench across from the showerhead. The bench does not have a back or armrest. There are two hooks next to the bench.

 

Restrooms with showers

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Campground B

Paths

• The surface of the road is paved and has cracks and debris. Once campers step off the road, the surface of the campsites is firm sand and dirt with small rocks, grass, and sticks.
• The campground follows a loop around 34 campsites and two comfort stations.

Restrooms with Showers

• Located near the back of the campground.
• The women’s bathroom has three standard stalls, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.
• The men’s bathroom has two standard stalls, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.
• Each bathroom has a shower. Each shower has two horizontal grab bars under two fixed showerheads. There is a 38-inch wide bench across from the showerhead. The bench does not have a back or armrest. There are two hooks next to the bench.

 

Campground B restrooms without showers

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Restroom without a Shower

• This restroom is located near the entrance/exit of the campground.
• There is a single step in front of each bathroom. The step to enter the men’s bathroom is about seven inches tall. The step to enter the women’s bathroom is about five inches tall.
• The pathway to get to the comfort station is paved and has cracks.
• The women’s bathroom has three standard stalls, two sinks, and no wheelchair-accessible stalls.
• The men’s bathroom has three standard stalls, one urinal, two sinks, and no wheelchair-accessible stall.

 

Campground B campfire circle

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Campfire Circle

Path

• Length: 85 feet
• Width: 5-6 feet
• Surface: paved but 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.

Seating

There is a campfire circle with four benches and a standard picnic table facing it. There are also eight benches facing a projector wall. It is about 14 inches from the ground to the topside of each bench, and benches do not have a back or armrest. There is open space to place a wheelchair on either end of each bench.

Programs

Campfire programs have a large screen and overhead lights. Many times, campfire programs are supported by props and the large fire pit. Check the event calendar for upcoming programs.

 

Campground B accessible parking site

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Accessible Parking Campsites

Sites 68 and 69 have accessible parking. The picnic table in each site is concrete. The bathrooms near these sites are not accessible. The accessible restrooms are about 200 meters away near the back of the campground.

 

Campground C restroom

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Campground C

Path

• The surface of the road is paved and has cracks and debris. Once campers step off the road, the surface of the campsites is firm sand and dirt with small rocks, grass, and sticks.
• The campground follows a small loop around 19 campsites, one comfort station, and one dump station.

 

Campground C restroom inside

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Restroom and Shower

• Located in the middle of the campground.
• The paved pathway to enter the comfort station is about 47 inches wide.
• There is a paved ramp leading to each bathroom entrance.
• The women’s bathroom has three standard stalls, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.
• The men’s bathroom has two standard stalls, one urinal, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.
• Each bathroom has a shower. Each shower has two horizontal grab bars under two fixed showerheads. There is a 38-inch wide bench across from the showerhead. The bench does not have a back or armrest. There are two hooks next to the bench.

 

Campground C dump station

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Dump station

The dump station is located near campsite 98. It is slightly off-road, and the paved pathway has cracks. The area to dump waste drops down into a hole so be aware of the steepness as you proceed closer to it.

Visitors must proceed to the right of the dump station and step up to the lever to pull it downward. Visitors can also step into the dump hole and step on a separate lever to open the hole and let waste go down.

The dump hole area is around 4 feet wide and steep.

 

Campground D shower

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Campground D

Path

• The surface of the road is paved and has cracks and debris.
• Campsites have firm sand and dirt ground with small rocks, grass, and sticks.
• The campground follows a small loop around 29 campsites and two comfort stations.

Restroom with a Shower

• Located in the middle of the campground loop.
• One pathway to the comfort station is unpaved with firm sand and dirt. The other pathway is paved and uneven in places.
• There is a ramp to access each restroom.
• The women’s restroom has three standard stalls, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.
• The men’s restroom has two standard stalls, one urinal, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.
• Each bathroom has a shower. Each shower has two horizontal grab bars under two fixed showerheads. There is a 38-inch wide bench across from the showerhead. The bench does not have a back or armrest. There are two hooks next to the bench.

 

Campground D restroom exterior

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Restroom without a Shower

• This comfort station is located at the entrance/exit of the campground loop.
• There is a trash bin and signage with information on campfire programs, volunteer programs, maps, and Greenbelt Park near the entrance.
• There are three paths to access the comfort station. One paved pathway is uneven with some changes in level. One pathway is about 54 inches wide. One pathway has rocks, roots, and sticks on the surface.
• The restrooms have ramps to access the door.
• The women’s restroom has an estimated 4-inch-tall step just past the ramp to enter through the door. The women’s restroom has three standard stalls, no wheelchair-accessible stalls, and two sinks.
• The men’s restroom has two standard stalls, one urinal, no wheelchair-accessible stalls, and two sinks.

 

Picnic tables in the Holly Picnic Area

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Picnic Areas

Picnic tables

• Sweetgum Picnic Area: 22 tables
• Holly Picnic Area: 37 tables
• Laurel Picnic Aera: 33 tables
• The surface of the picnic area is firm sand and dirt with sticks, weeds, and small rocks. There is room to navigate around the picnic tables.

Drinking water

• Holly and Laurel Picnic Areas: water spigot located next to the portable bathrooms.
• Sweetgum Picnic Area: There is a broken drinking fountain directly behind the comfort station. Please bring your own water.

Grills

• Sweetgum Picnic Area: 8 grills
• Holly Picnic Area: 6 grills
• Laurel Picnic Area: 4 grills
• In each picnic area, about half are placed on a pedestal. Some grills may have a change in level due to erosion.

 

Sweetgum Picnic Area restroom

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Sweetgum Picnic Area

Parking

• 1 van-accessible space
• 4 accessible spaces

Path

To access the picnic area, playgrounds, and comfort station, visitors can use the paved pathway leading directly from accessible parking. There is a curb surrounding the parking lot. Once visitors step off the road and over the curb, the surface of the picnic areas is firm sand and dirt with potholes, small rocks, grass, and sticks.

Restroom

• Accessible parking is available in front of the restroom.
• There is a smooth, paved pathway leading from parking to the restroom.
• Each restroom has a ramp with a step at the door.
• The women’s ramp has a crack in the pavement.
• Each restroom has one standard stall, one wheelchair-accessible stall, and two sinks.

 

Sweetgum Picnic Area tables and playground

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Playgrounds

There are two playgrounds located in the Sweetgum Picnic Area.

• The first playground is located to the left of the restroom, slightly hidden in the trees. Visitors can use the paved pathway in front of the comfort station and turn left to walk to the playground. From there, the surface is firm sand and dirt with rocks, weeds, roots, and debris and the playground is past the picnic tables.
• The second playground is on the far back right and not surrounded by trees. Visitors must step over a curb and maneuver through the grass to access it. The playground area and the surface between the play equipment are mostly grass.

 

Holly Picnic Area

Parking

• 5 van-accessible parking spots near the entrance

Paths

There is a paved sidewalk located near the accessible parking spots with signage about Greenbelt Park. The paved sidewalk has cracks and an uneven surface.

There is a step from the sidewalk to the picnic tables and grills. The surface of the picnic area is firm sand and dirt with small rocks, grass, and sticks.

Restroom

Bathrooms are split by gender and each bathroom has a ramp to access the entrance door. Two portable bathrooms are located near the pathway entrance from the parking lot and next to the water spigot.

 

Laurel Picnic Area entrance

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Laurel Picnic Area

Parking

• 5 van-accessible parking spots near the entrance

Paths

There is a paved sidewalk located near the accessible parking spots with signage about Greenbelt Park. The sidewalk has cracks and debris. To come off the sidewalk to reach picnic tables and grills, visitors must step down. The surface of the picnic area has weeds, mud, potholes, dirt, sticks, and small rocks.

Restroom

Bathrooms are split by gender. Two vault toilets are located at the edge of the parking lot and next to the water spigot.

 

Azalea Trailhead

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Trails

Azalea Trail

Path to Trailhead

The trail can be accessed from the Sweetgum Picnic Area parking. Visitors must walk down a steep, well-paved road from the parking lot to access the trail entrance.

Description

• Length: 1.2 miles and loops around the picnic areas
• Time: It usually takes less than 30 minutes to hike this trail.
• Barriers: The trail has steep sections and hills scattered throughout. There are sharp turns, tree roots, and rocks.
• Surface: firm sand and dirt with small rocks, tree roots, grass, and pebbles

 

Blueberry Trailhead

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Blueberry Trail

Parking

Parking is available at the ranger station.

The trailhead is 600 feet northwest of the parking lot. Trailblaze: blue.

Description

• Length: 0.8 mile loop
• Time: less than 30 minutes
• Surface: uneven at times, firm sand and dirt. There are small rocks, water bars, roots, and crushed leaves. Some parts of the trail consist of a boardwalk.
• After about 600 feet down a steep hill, visitors can choose to go left or right. On either path, visitors will reach a halfway point (approximately a quarter mile) and walk a slight part of the perimeter trail. After about 0.1 miles visitors will get back on the Blueberry trail and loop back around to the trail entrance.
• Potential obstacles: thick roots sticking up, sharp turns, narrow trail sections, steep sections, and large tree trunks blocking the trail.
• Benches: There are two benches on this trail. They are located at 0.2 miles and 0.6 miles. The benches do not have backs or armrests.

 

Dogwood Trail

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Dogwood Trail

Parking

• 2 van-accessible spots near the trail entrance
• The transition from the paved parking lot to the trail is a small step onto firm sand with small rocks.

Description

• Length: 1.5 mile figure eight
• Time: 30-35
• Surface: firm sand and mud with small rocks, tree roots, grass, crushed leaves, and dirt
• The trail runs along Park Central Road and the Perimeter Trail.
• There are three opportunities for visitors to access the Perimeter Trail on the west side of the Dogwood Trail.
• Trailblaze is red.
• Potential obstacles: tree roots sticking up, steep cross slope section, sharp turns, steep sections, changes in level, and narrow sections.
• Benches: There is a small bench across the street from the parking lot. Visitors must cross the street and ascend a grassy hill to reach the bench. There is a bench immediately to the left at the entrance of the trail. More benches exist on the trail. None of the benches have backs or armrests.

 

Perimeter Trail

The trailhead beings at the entrance of Greenbelt Park.

Parking

Parking is available at the Sweet Gum Picnic Area.

Description

• Length: 5.3 miles
• Time: 2 hours
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• The trail circles the park with opportunities to connect to Dogwood, and Blueberry Trails.

 

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