MD/DC/VA Archaea Site: Map to Beltsville Park

Directions to Beltsville Community Park:

Beltsville Park is located in Beltsville, MD in Prince George's County (near Calverton). The park land is actually called Little Paint Branch Park but the Beltsville Community Center is located on the site -- the name Beltsville Park is easier to remember.

From Baltimore take 95 South to Route 212 West (Powder Mill Road) heading toward Calverton. You will exit on to Route 212 and pass a couple of hotels, the Calverton Shopping Center, a McDonalds, a Sony Theatre. You will also pass High Point High School on the left. Shortly afterwards, turn Left on to Cherry Hill Road. Take Cherry Hill less than a mile. Once you cross over 95, take the next left on to Sellman Road. Wind down Sellman a mile or so and the park entrance is on the left. You will see a sign for Beltsville Community Center. Park in the least crowded area of the parking lot.

From Virginia take 495 North to 95 North to Route 212 West (Powder Mill Road) heading toward Calverton. You will exit on to Route 212 and pass a couple of hotels, the Calverton Shopping Center, a McDonalds, a Sony Theatre. You will also pass High Point High School on the left. Shortly afterwards, turn Left on to Cherry Hill Road. Take Cherry Hill less than a mile. Once you cross over 95, take the next left on to Sellman Road. Wind down Sellman a mile or so and the park entrance is on the left. You will see a sign for Beltsville Community Center. Park in the least crowded area of the parking lot.

Alternate route from DC beltway take 495 to Route 29 North (toward Columbia). You will pass Four Corners and White Oak. Turn right on to Cherry Hill Road (office park to the right, Seventh Day Adventist World HQ to the left). Travel down Cherry Hill passing Target, Shell Station, and cross over Route 212. Take Cherry Hill less than a mile. Once you cross over 95, take the next left on to Sellman Road. Wind down Sellman a mile or so and the park entrance is on the left. You will see a sign for Beltsville Community Center. Park in the least crowded area of the parking lot.

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