College Park, Maryland

College Park: public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

About

College Park is a city located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,413. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,173 inhabitants.

The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.

College Park is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, and is approximately four miles from the northeast border of Washington, D.C. It is best known as the home of the University of Maryland, College Park.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that College Park's population was 32,221 in 2017 and 32,902 in 2018, making it the fourth largest incorporated area within Prince George's County after Laurel, Fort Washington (which has since been annexed by Bowie), and Greenbelt; however, it remains one of the smallest cities in terms of land area and population density in Maryland. The population was 34,740 at the 2020 United States Census.

The university's campus is spread across 408 acres (1.66 km²) of rolling hills overlooking the East-West Highway (MD Route 295), which connects College Park with Washington and Baltimore; this highway runs directly through campus. The university also has a satellite campus at Shady Grove in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

It is an unincorporated area that falls within both College Park and Greenbelt postal codes; however, it is not served by any municipal governments.

Quick Facts about College Park

Population	32,173 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Maryland (United States)
County	Prince George's County
Twitter username	UofMaryland
Postal code	20742
Official name	University of Maryland
Latitude & Longitude	38.9807,-76.9369
Named for	Maryland
Altitude	98 feet / 30, 98 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	05:04:06 (17th April 2026)
Population growth	5.47% (2010-2020)
Weather	67℉ Scattered Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

College Park is located at 38°58'50"N 76°56'13"W (38.9806700, -76.9369200).

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Weather

67°F

Scattered Rain Showers

8 mph W Overnight

Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Best Things to Do in College Park

1Cherry Hill Park

Rating: 4.7 (1339)

9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13019377116 | Website available

2Lake Artemesia Natural Area

Rating: 4.7 (926)

8200 55th Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13016277755 | Website available

3College Park Aviation Museum

Rating: 4.6 (384)

1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13018646029 | Website available

4Paint Branch Stream Valley Park

Rating: 4.6 (175)

College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13014952595 | Website available

5Acredale Community Park

Rating: 4.4 (96)

4200 Metzerott Rd, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13016992255 | Website available

Where to Eat in College Park

1Bowlero College Park

Rating: 4.1 (1337)

9021 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13014748282 | Website available

2sweetgreen

Rating: 4.5 (416)

8300 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +12407704443 | Website available

3Starbucks

Rating: 4.4 (286)

7336 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13012770106 | Website available

4Noodles and Company

Rating: 3.9 (244)

7320 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13017795300 | Website available

5Playa Bowls

Rating: 4.5 (227)

7417 Baltimore Ave Ste A, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13018515378 | Website available

Where to Stay in College Park

1Best Western Plus College Park Hotel

Rating: 4.3 (382)

8419 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13012200505 | Website available

2Cambria Hotel College Park

Rating: 4.6 (290)

8321 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13015952600 | Website available

3Red Roof Inn Washington, DC - College Park

Rating: 3.5 (226)

9137 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +13013455000 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in College Park

1City of College Park

Rating: 2.6 (5)

8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740 View details

Phone: +12404873500 | Website available

2College Park City Council

Rating: 3.7 (3)

4500 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740 View details

Phone: +12404873501 | Website available

3College Park City Hall

4500 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740 View details

Phone: +13018648667 | Website available

4National Archives at College Park (Delivery Entrance)

3301 Metzerott Rd, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Website available

5College Park Code Enforcement

4500 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740, United States View details

Phone: +12404873570 | Website available

Distance to Other Cities

College Park distances to largest Maryland cities

• Baltimore
• Frederick
• Silver Spring
• Rockville
• Gaithersburg
• Bethesda
• Bowie
• Gwynn Oak
• North Bethesda
• Catonsville
• Hagerstown
• Annapolis
• Severna Park
• Saint Charles
• Olney
• Salisbury
• Montgomery Village
• Pikesville