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Greenbelt ParkPlayground in the Sweetgum Picnic Area
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Greenbelt Park
Unreserved Picnic Area
a picture of the Sweetgum Picnic area
The Sweetgum Picnic Area
 

Sweetgum Picnic Area
Open All Year
8:00 a.m. to Dusk
Phone 301-344-3948

Sweetgum Picnic Area is located near the entrance of the park.
Sweetgum Picnic Area is a first-come first serve picnic area. There are two sets of playground equipment, a baseball field with backstop, and a large field .
There is a limit of 4 tables and 24 people per group so that everyone may enjoy this area.
There are picnic tables and a restroom in this area. 
There are reserved picnic areas (Holly and Laurel) available for large groups by calling 301-344-3948.

Upon entering the park, proceed to the stop sign. Make a right hand turn and the Sweetgum Picnic Area is the first left.
Special Programs:
Any SPECIAL programs should contact the park headquarters for approval.
No organized sports or groups are allowed to use the Sweetgum Area field.

 
a picture of the Sweetgum Picnic Area in Greenbelt Park
The playground equipment in the Sweetgum Picnic Area at Greenbelt Park
a picture of cars and tent trailers in the Laurel Picnic Area  

Did You Know?
Tents and trailers used the Holly and Laurel Picnic Areas before the Greenbelt Park campground was built. The camping areas in Greenbelt Park, Maryland were constructed in 1965 and 1966 as a part of Mission 66.

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Last Updated: September 05, 2006 at 12:14 EST