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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 the Native Amercan Longest walk banner  

Did You Know?
that the Greenbelt Park (Md) campground hosted the Native American's Longest Walk II. The original Longest Walk was completed in 1978 as Native Americans protested the rights and conditions of the Native American communities.

Last Updated: July 09, 2009 at 11:13 EST