We are very fortunate to have a wide variety of parks and playgrounds in the surrounding District Heights area. So, I compiled a guide below of parks, playgrounds, and trails in the following zip codes: 20743, 20746, 20747, and 20785. I'd love to hear your reviews of these places and see your pictures. Send them to me at mackiddistrictheights@macaronikid.com and you might see yours in a future article or social media post.
Regional Parks
8001 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20747
Walker Mill Regional Park includes more than 500 acres of land, a portion of which has been developed for recreational uses.
- Imagination Playground and Misting Pad
- skate Park
- basketball and tennis courts
- artificial turf football/soccer field
- lighted baseball field
- two lighted softball fields
- 128-seat group picnic shelter
- restrooms
- paved trail
- lighted parking
Playgrounds
1. King And Queen Playground - 5610 Euclid Street, Cheverly, MD 20785
- Suggested visit time: 1-2 hours
- Baseball/Soccer/Football Field
- Basketball, full-court
- Parking
- Picnic Area
2. Carnival Fun Playground - 6101 Surrey Square Lane, Forestville, MD 20747
- Suggested visit time: 1-2 hours
- Baseball/Softball Fields, lighted
- Basketball Courts
- Comfort Station
- Football/Soccer Combination Field, lighted
3. Woodland Wonderland Playground - 8001 Walker Mill Road, District Heights, MD 20747
- Suggested visit time: 1-2 hours
- Baseball/Softball Field, lighted
- Basketball Courts
- Comfort Station, ADA Complaint, multi-user
- Football/Soccer Artificial Turf Field, lighted
4. Cat & Mouse Playground - Intersection of Kent Village Dr. & Kent Village Place, Kentland, MD 20785
- Suggested visit time: 1-2 hours
- Basketball Court, Lighted
- MetroBus A12 Route (0.4 mi walk to park)
- Parking, limited lot and street
- Picnic Area
Trails
6000 Block Suitland Rd, Suitland, MD 20747
This bog is a unique wetland within the Washington Metropolitan Area. It hosts a variety of carnivorous plants as well as many plants that are on the Maryland Natural Heritage Programs “Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plants of Maryland” list.
701 Rollins Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- 12,000 square foot fenced area
- Artificial turf surfacing manufactured exclusively for dog parks
- Drinking fountain, benches, tables, and shade trees
- Shallow concrete “lazy river” trough for water play
- A play hill, bridge, boulders, and pretend fire hydrants to keep dogs busy
