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CHECK OUT
Experience
SPORTS
OTHER PARKS TO VISIT:
Bladensburg Waterfront
Park (pgparks.com/3256/ Bladensburg-Waterfront-Park) 301-779-0371
Cedarville State Forest (dnr. maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/cedarville. aspx) 301-888-1410
Cheltenham Wetlands
Park (pgparks.com/3249/ Cheltenham-Wetlands-Park) 301-627-7755
Clearwater Nature Center
(pgparks.com/3251/Clearwater- Nature-Center) 301-297-4575
Fairland Regional Park
(mncppc.org/3245/Fairland- Regional-Park) 301-953-0222
Fort Washington Park (nps.gov/ fowa/index.htm) 301-763-4600
Governor’s Bridge Natural Area Trail (pgparks.com/4647/ Governor-Bridge-Natural-Area- Trail) 301-627-6074
Greenbelt Park (nps.gov/gree/ index.htm) 301-344-3948
Hard Bargain Farm/Alice Ferguson Foundation (fergusonfoundation.org/the- farm) 301-292-5665
Lake Artemesia (pgparks. com/3244/Lake-Artemesia- Natural-Area) 301-627-7755
Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
(mncppc.org/3248/Cosca- Regional-Park) 301-868-1397
Montpelier Farms
(montpelierfarms.com) 410-320-0464
National Colonial Farm at Piscataway National Park (nps. gov/pisc/planyourvisit/ncf.htm) 301-763-4600
Patuxent River Park (pgparks. com/3436/Patuxent-River-Park) 301-627-6074
Rosaryville State Park (dnr. maryland.gov/publiclands/ Pages/southern/rosaryville. aspx) 1-888-432-2267
Walker Mill Regional Park
(pgparks.com/3236/Walker- Mill-Regional-Park) 301-699-2400
I's Game Time
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME
COMPETITION?!
Mascots, crowds, popcorn, hot dogs and screaming fans! This is the kind of energy and excitement you get when stepping into one of our stadiums or arenas. We cheer, and we’re loud for our hometown sports heroes. Join us for a game or two!
THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
(commanders.com)
Head to FedExField in Landover to see Washington,
DC’s NFL team (formerly known as The Washington
Redskins) score a touchdown. The team is one of only five in
the NFL to record more than 600 total wins. They play to be the best!
THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS (umterps.com)
The Terrapins, or “Terps” for short, are Maryland’s pride and joy. As part of the Big Ten conference, the Terps consist of excellent teams in basketball, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and notably football. Head to the
gorgeous University of Maryland campus in College Park to catch a game or two!
BOWIE BAYSOX (baysox.com)
Major League Baseball is popular, but we all know the real fun is in the minors, where you can see the budding stars in action while spending great time with the family. The Baysox are the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and love to entertain fans with theme nights, kids’ events and occasional fireworks.
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS (bsubulldogs.com)
The Bulldogs might not be as well-known as the Terps, but they’re heavyweights in their own right, playing in the
competitive CIAA conference. Track and field, basketball, and football are among the Bulldogs’ strengths.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY OWLS (pgcowls.com)
Prince George’s Community College boasts teams in baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer, and track and field.
BONUS: BET ON A RACE!
ROSECROFT RACEWAY (rosecroft.com)
This “Raceway by the Beltway” is conveniently located right off I-495 and features live harness racing and simulcasting. Stop by the Terrace Dining Room on Sundays for a meal with a view and make sure to check the website for upcoming events.
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