News Release

NPS Seeks Public Input on Suitland Parkway Trail Extension, Naylor Road Safety Improvements

Public meeting to be held April 9

Date: March 31, 2025
Contact: Michael Donato

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md.– The National Park Service wants to hear from you! We’re planning a new extension of the Suitland Parkway Trail and key safety improvements at the Naylor Road intersection— and your input will help shape the final design.

The proposed trail extension would add a 0.4-mile, 10-foot-wide multi-use path on the north side of Suitland Parkway, connecting the existing trail at the D.C. border to Naylor Road. This extension would make it safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists to reach the Naylor Road Metro Station and nearby communities.

To enhance safety at the Naylor Road intersection, we’re considering several upgrades, including:

• Removing the dedicated right-turn lane

• Reconfiguring high-visibility crosswalks

• Adjusting traffic signal timing

• Adding pedestrian refuge islands in the median

• Improving lighting for better visibility

We want to hear your thoughts on these plans. The NPS is accepting public comments for 30 days from March 31 through April 25. Your feedback will help us refine the design and ensure we’re addressing community needs while protecting park resources.

Let’s work together to create a safer, more connected trail system for everyone.

How to Get Involved

Public participation is vital to the planning process. The NPS is committed to hearing from voices in the community. There are several ways to get involved. 

The virtual public meeting will be held on April 9 at 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and share their thoughts.

• Participants can join through the meeting link

• To request a reasonable accommodation, please email e-mail us

The public is invited to provide feedback on the design concepts from March 31 through April 25. Design concepts can be reviewed on the NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment - Suitland Parkway Trail Extension webpage. The NPS encourages the public to get involved and help shape the trail’s future. 

Submitting Comments

There are two ways the public can submit their comments. 

1. Submit comments through the PEPC webpage

2. Comment by mail: Mail or hand-deliver written comments to park headquarters at:
   National Capital Parks — East
   Attn: Suitland Parkway Trail Extension (Phase 1) and Naylor Road Safety Improvements/ NACE Superintendent
   1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020

Make sure they are postmarked by April 25 to receive consideration. 

Comments will not be accepted in any other way than those specified above. Please note that your entire comment, including your personal information, may be made publicly available at any time. You can request that we withhold your personal identifying information from public view, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. 

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