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Things to do in Greenbelt

The National Park Service lists 11 things to do at Greenbelt Park. 7 have no extra fee, 9 need no reservation, and 10 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

a trail in Greenbelt Park Maryland
Photo: NPS

Azalea Trail 1.2 miles

Walk the Azalea Trail through the forest of Greenbelt Park. (1.2 miles) Park across the street , pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) enjoy a 1.2 mile walk.

30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Front-Country Hiking

a tent in the Greenbelt Park Maryland campground
Photo: NPS

Camping in Greenbelt Park, Maryland

Greenbelt Park campground is located in Greenbelt Park, Maryland. Our entrance is at 6565 Greenbelt Road in Greenbelt, Maryland. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov $20 per campsite.

Year-round Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Camping

Experience an Urban Oasis at Greenbelt Park

Just ten miles from Washington, D.C., Greenbelt Park is located in suburban Greenbelt, Maryland. The park features a 172 site campground with specific site reservations, nine miles of trails, and three picnic areas. The campground is open all year round.

1-2 Days Year-round Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Camping

Green Line - DC Metro

History, culture and nature come together to provide a variety of parks for visitors utilizing the Green Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.

1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

a trail in Greenbelt Park Maryland
Photo: NPS

Perimeter Trail 5.2 miles

Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) and enjoy a 5.2 mile walk through Greenbelt Park. If walking, the Perimeter trail can be accessed at the park entrance.

60-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Front-Country Hiking

Yellow Line - DC Metro

Explore Washington, DC from top to bottom on the Yellow Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.

1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Greenbelt. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
  • Greenbelt Park — things to do on nps.gov