PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

County Offices
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Bowie, MD 301-350-9700
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
4640 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 301-731-5000
https://pgcoc.org/

As a center of rapid growth and development, Prince George’s County is a study in contrasts. This region not only harmonizes the rural with the urban, it blends the nation’s past with a progressive future. More historic mansions are located in Prince William’s County than can be found in Colonial Williamsburg, yet the area is home to the state-of-the-art technology found at Goddard Space Flight Center and Andrews Air Force Base.

Bordering Washington, DC, Prince George’s County is considered a suburb of the nation’s capital. Although the county is one of Maryland’s most densely populated urban centers, many communities still feature space for farming and horse breeding. A progressive infrastructure provides an excellent network of highways that allow easy access to Baltimore, New York and Boston as well as the nation’s capital. Metrobus, Metrorail and MARC rapid transit system provide the area with outstanding service.

Services
As evidenced in the county’s budget, education is a top priority. The public system is ranked among the nation’s top 20 in size and is consistently recognized for its innovative educational programs. Throughout the county, quality parochial and independent schools provide private education alternatives to interested parents. Prince George’s County is home to both higher education opportunities as well as vocational and professional training programs. The University of Maryland, Bowie State College, and Prince George’s County Community College serve county residents with opportunities for higher education close to home. These institutions also enrich their communities with expanded educational, recreational, and cultural amenities.

Outstanding healthcare is available to residents in a variety of area hospitals, while a number of community health centers provide a wide range of medical services. Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly is an acute-care teaching hospital, regional referral center, and designated regional trauma center for southern Maryland. Also offering comprehensive medical and surgical specialties is Laurel Regional Hospital, serving northern Prince George’s County as well as residents of Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties. The comprehensive network of supportive facilities includes the Bowie Health Campus, Gladys Spellman Specialty Hospital, Larkin Chase Rehabilitation Center, and the Woodward Estate Assisted Living Center.

Quality of Life
A glance at the diversity of Prince George’s County confirms the area’s cultural and economic leadership. Nestled in the heart of the Baltimore-Washington corridor, the county borders the nation’s capital city. In spite of the highly urbanized atmosphere, the area manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. Prince George’s County award winning park system operates 250 parks on more than 15,000 acres. The county sponsors summer playground programs, teen programs and more than 2,500 organized sports teams. Four regional parks provide a wide range of outdoor recreational facilities.

Situated on the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, Prince George’s County is ideal for boating and water sports of every kind. The excitement and action of professional sports is available as well. In addition to the close proximity of professional sports excitement in both Washington, DC and Baltimore, this area hosts exciting collegiate competition as well as tennis and boxing matches. Home of the first thoroughbred racetrack, Prince George’s County still considers horse racing to one of the most popular spectator sports in the area.

Those who appreciate the performing arts can enjoy live productions staged at Montpelier Cultural Arts Center and Prince George’s Publik Playhouse for the Performing Arts. Community theater, dance and musical concerts, opera and symphony are all available within the county or close to home. Wonderful festivals and celebrations fill the year’s calendar with special events, drawing visitors to the area and bringing together friends, family, and neighbors.

The neighborhoods in the county’s cities, towns and villages range from urban centers with high-rise condominiums and luxurious apartment complexes to the picturesque open space of smaller towns with horse farms and country stores. Homes are available to satisfy every lifestyle desire and budget, from well-kept older residences shaded by mature greenery to executive enclaves in the suburbs. Whether you are looking for an upscale custom design, a cozy suburban home, or a rustic cabin hideaway, the ideal home is waiting in Prince George’s County.

Bowie
City Hall
301-262-6200
https://www.cityofbowie.org/

Chamber of Commerce
301-262-0920
https://bowiechamber.org/

This former railroad town of Bowie is now the largest city in Prince George’s County. Convenient to the District of Columbia via Route 50, Bowie is the birthplace of American thoroughbred racing. Much of the housing selection in this area consists of homes built in the 1960s, but newer residential enclaves dot the landscape and harmonize with a charming antiques district for a complete range of architectural styles. The Bowie Health Center provides quality healthcare close to home, while regional hospitals are available nearby. Bowie State College, a public four-year institution, is located on 300 acres of panoramic woodland. Bowie New Town Center offers a total living and working environment that includes apartments, townhomes, offices and a shopping mall.

College Park
City Hall
301-864-8666
https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

College Park is home to the University of Maryland, a fact that plays a vital role in the town’s activities and dynamic energy. Football and basketball are popular spectator sports, although residents enjoy the diversity of performing arts programs made possible by the university’s vast resources. The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center serves as a spectacular village of venues with six outstanding performance halls. Newer home construction in College Park is limited, but an extensive urban renewal program has been replacing older homes with more affordable modern structures to create a wider selection of options and price ranges. The first airport in the nation was opened in College Park and is still operational today. The town is ideal for commuters, since it is located just 10 miles from the District of Columbia via Route 1 and Interstate 495.

Greenbelt, Lanham
City Hall
301-474-8000
www.greenbeltmd.gov

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

Originally developed as an experimental cooperative designed by Eleanor Roosevelt, Greenbelt boasts an intriguing history and evolution as a community. Today, Greenbelt is home to the major installations of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, which have a major economic impact on the town. The Maryland Trade Center and Golden Triangle Office Park have also attracted many businesses. Nearby Lanham has also attracted top-flight companies like Raytheon that provide technical support to NASA as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of Defense. Doctor’s Community Hospital and Washington Bible College are both in Lanham. Homes in this area range from townhomes and condominiums to large single-family dwellings. Most neighborhoods have quick and easy access to Greenbelt Regional Park, where residents can enjoy bridle paths, hiking trails, picnic grounds and overnight campsites.

Hyattsville
City Hall
301-985-5000
www.hyattsville.org

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

Located just five miles from Washington, DC, Hyattsville is a community where many residents are employed by the federal government. This town of residential neighborhoods and small businesses is home to very little industry, which is an appealing factor to many. In recent years, newcomers and local residents have taken a renewed interest in the area’s older homes. Revitalization and renovation of these structures has given the entire community a facelift. Public transportation includes efficient bus service and two subway stations. Residents tend to shop along the retail corridor of Route 1 or at Queens Chapel Shopping Center. Prince George’s Plaza Community Center provides recreational programs for all ages, and residents enjoy the facilities at Magruder Park.

Largo
County Offices
301-350-9700
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

The unincorporated community of Largo is home to Prince George’s Community College, which sponsors a long list of educational and cultural events. Sports events and a variety of concerts and programs are also showcased at the expansive local arena. Considerable redevelopment is underway in the Largo area, which is rapidly evolving into a commercial center for Prince George’s County. Newcomers can choose from a variety of new housing including single-family residences as well as townhouses and apartments surrounding the panoramic North Hampton Golf Course. Many newly developed communities offer full recreational facilities. Residents shop locally or at nearby Landover Mall. Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly provides comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Laurel, Laurel Lakes
City Hall
301-725-5300
https://www.cityoflaurel.org

Chamber of Commerce
301-725-4000

This charming and “old-fashioned” hometown with fingers that stretch into Prince George’s, Howard and Anne Arundel counties provides a strong sense of community. These communities are also the site of a variety of popular annual celebrations and parades that meander down the picturesque Main Street. The area has long been a popular horseracing center, drawing enthusiastic crowds to its premier racing venues. While older homes predominate in the town’s restored historic district, many new subdivisions including the beautiful planned community of Laurel Lakes are also available. Laurel offers Main Street shopping as well as a large, enclosed regional mall. Public swimming pools, a public golf course, and active Boys and Girls Clubs are just a few of the advantages that enhance the quality of life in this desirable area.

New Carrollton
City Hall
301-459-6100
http://newcarrolltonmd.gov

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

Characterized as a well-planned residential town, New Carrollton offers a variety of apartments, single-family homes, and handsome townhouses. The community itself has garnered several awards for its beautification program, which provides an appealing backdrop for local neighborhoods. New Carrollton offers newcomers a pleasant environment just eight miles from the District of Columbia. Both Metrorail and Amtrak provide excellent commuter train and subway service. Recreational amenities and facilities are first rate, anchored by Greenbelt Park’s 1,100 acres with lighted tennis courts and indoor swimming facilities. Doctor’s Hospital provides healthcare services close to home. Residents are able to enjoy expanded shopping locally at Carrollton Mall.

Oxon Hill
County Offices
301-350-9700
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

Convenient to both Washington, DC and northern Virginia, the community of Oxon Hill is bordered on the north and west by the Potomac River. Originally, it was called Oxford on the Hill because the terrain was so similar to England’s Oxford University. Both older and modern single-family homes are available, although rental units are also plentiful. Those who are interested in a custom build will find that land is still available and tends to be more reasonably priced than that found in many of the areas in the metropolitan region. The extensive recreational facilities include a regional sports complex with sport fields, tennis courts, riding trails, a community center, and an ice rink. Three major shopping centers serve the area.

Upper Marlboro
City Hall
301-627-6905
http://uppermarlboromd.gov

Chamber of Commerce
301-731-5000
www.pgcoc.org

The small community that was once a colonial tobacco trade center is now the center of Prince George’s County government business. Upper Marlboro has experienced considerable growth in residential development and more is expected to follow. Newcomers will find a wide and attractive selection of single-family homes as well as handsome condominiums and townhomes. The Marlboro Community Center is located on the grounds of the Equestrian Center, which is the site of the Prince George’s County Fair. Also in Upper Marlboro is the Show Place Arena, home of the Maryland Mustangs United States Basketball League team. Patuxent River Park offers camping, canoeing and nature cruises. Watkins Regional Park has a carousel, a train, an animal farm, and jogging and bike trails.