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Acorn Hill Park - (at the intersection Sage Lane & Stonybrook Drive) is a 2-acre multi-use park that has 2 toddler soccer fields, a ¼ mile ADA accessible walking/biking trail, and is home to the City’s Memorial Tree Program. To download a map of this facility click here. Allen
Pond Park -
(3330 Northview Drive) is an 85-acre multi-use park which includes an Ice
Arena, Amphitheater, Boathouse, Skate Park, 10-acre stocked pond,
6 lighted ballfields, picnic areas and pavilions, walking and biking trails,
lighted basketball court, fitness station and several playground areas.
It is
the home of Opportunity Park, which offers 100% accessible experiences at
its tot lot, school-aged playground, fitness cluster and fishing pier.
Opportunity Park at Allen Pond Blacksox
Park - (2201 Mitchellville Road) is a 64-acre park primarily designed for
baseball and softball. At
the park there is a concession stand available for rental and
trails in the park connect to the City's system of hiker/biker trails. Buckingham
Park - (2600 Barberry Lane) is a 10-acre community park It has 3
baseball/softball fields, a walking/biking trail, basketball court and playground. Church Road Park - (2001 Church Road) is a 94-acre park. It has a game-only soccer field, game-only football field, and a practice football field. Dog Park - (3600 Northview Drive) is a one-acre park with parking and 2 fenced-in areas where dogs are permitted to run off-leash.. Glen Allen Park - (15600 Atlantis Drive ) is a 9-acre park with 2 tennis courts, a softball field, a soccer field and youth soccer field. Children's play area and family picnic pavilion are also provided. Jericho Park - (9510 Laurel
Bowie Rd.) is a 64-acre park with an adult softball field, two youth
baseball fields,
and a tournament baseball field.
Town Green (13090 9th Street) - This green space in Old Town Bowie is a gathering place for the community and the site of the annual Saturday Afternoon Summer Concerts. The park offers a patio for live music performances. Veterans Park - (12700 9th Street) - This memorial park contains open space and a memorial to those residents of Bowie who have served in the military during armed conflict and those who have given their lives in service to their country. It is the site of the annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. Whitemarsh Park - (100 Whitemarsh Park Drive) is a 182-acre multi-use park which includes the Bowie Playhouse, 4 lighted ballfields (1 football game-only field, 1 multi-use practice field, 1 combo field and 1 adult softball field), picnic areas and pavilions, a campfire circle, hiking and biking trails and a playground. To reserve any of these areas or for more information, click here or call 301-809-3011 or 301-262-6200, extension 3011. Map of the park There are other passive parks and open space areas throughout the City. If you would like more information, please call 301- 262-6200 Ext. 3011. Other Parks in Bowie Managed by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission Enfield Chase Park - (Northview Drive) is a 10-acre sports area with tennis courts, playground equipment, soccer field and a picnic area. Foxhill Park - (Route 197) is a 45-acre multi-use park with lighted tennis courts, ballfields, picnic areas, playground equipment and a stocked lake. Highbridge Park - (Highbridge Road) is a 12-acre multi-use park area with tennis courts, ballfields, a picnic pavilion, playground equipment and a basketball court. Huntington
North Park - (12500 Duckettown Road) is a 9.54-acre park, offering 2 tennis
courts, a basketball court, play equipment and a playfield. For information about these parks and other parks throughout Prince George's County, please visit the M-NCPPC website at www.pgparks.com. Public Recreational Facilities in Bowie Bowie Ice Arena - The newly renovated City of Bowie Ice Arena, located at 3330 Northview Drive in Bowie at Allen Pond Park, is a year round ice skating facility. The Ice Arena is open for skating July through April of every year. The facility closes for maintenance during the months of May and June. During May and June the Ice Arena is available for dry-floor activities. The Bowie Chamber of Commerce holds their annual Home Show on the first Saturday of June (in conjunction with the City’s Bowiefest in the park). Bowie Ice Arena offers ice
skating for all ages and levels. There are discounts available for City of Bowie
residents, families, senior citizens, and groups of ten (10) or more people.
Group and private skating lessons are offered year round. The Ice Arena also
offers summer day camps for children 6 years and older. Campers participate
in both on and off-ice activities, outside sport activities and arts and crafts. Bowie Playhouse - (Whitemarsh Park - 6314 Crain Highway) Click here for brochure of upcoming events The Bowie Playhouse, located in Whitemarsh Park on Route 301 South, is centrally located 20 minutes away from both Baltimore and Washington, DC and only a short 15 minutes from Annapolis. The Playhouse, which opened in 1975, is a 150-seat theater owned and operated year round by the City of Bowie, Maryland. Facilities include a lobby, box office, and proscenium stage, fly system, and orchestra pit. Dressing rooms are located in the basement area below the stage. The mission of the Bowie Playhouse is to provide affordable, quality live theater entertainment to the citizens of Bowie and surrounding communities. For more information about the Playhouse and the theater companies that use it, please click here. Boathouse at Allen Pond Park - (3330 Northview Drive) The boathouse is open on Saturdays and Sundays, starting in May and ending the first Sunday in October for the rental of paddle boats and canoes. The Allen Pond Boathouse is also open on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Call 301-262-6200, extension 3116 during the summer for hours and rates. Amphitheater at Allen Pond Park - (3330 Northview Drive) This is an open air theater which hosts many musical, dance, and special performances throughout the summer months. It is home to our Sunday Sunset Concert Series. The amphitheater at Allen Pond Park is available by permit only and in accordance with Robert V. Setera Amphitheater Use Policy. If you have any questions, call 301-809-3076. Bowie Community Center - (Route 450 and Stonybrook Drive) The Bowie Community Center is a fully equipped recreational facility with a game room and 3 large meeting/activity rooms. This facility is programmed and staffed by the M-NCPPC. For more information, call 301-464-1737. Huntington Community Center - (3022 8th Street) Provides a full range of recreation activities including games, classes, fitness programs, and special events. The facility is equipped with meeting rooms, weight room, shower facilities, and a multi-purpose room with stage. For the Center's schedule, please call 301-464-3725. South Bowie Community Center - (1717 Pittsfield Lane) Provides special interest classes, rooms for social functions and special events. The facility includes an indoor racquetball court, gymnasium, kitchen, weight room, game room and large meeting rooms. Outdoor areas include tennis courts, playground, and ballfield. For more information, call 301-249-1622. Bowie Skate Park – (Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716) Facility Information--The Bowie Skate Park is a 10,000 square foot concrete skating facility that is open for skateboard and inline skating and offers both street and vert skating elements. The use of bicycles at this facility is not permitted. The facility is designed to challenge all skill levels and abilities. The street course offers numerous skating elements including rolled banks, pump bumps, kinked rails, steps, quarterpipes, and a unique snake run that connects the bowl deck to the street course. For vert skaters, the bowl varies in depth from 4-9' and sports and over vertical cradle that will challenge the most advanced skaters. Spectator seating is available throughout the facility, however spectators should be aware of loose boards and equipment and should give way to skaters. All skaters are required to wear a helmet, with chin strap secured, and must have their City-issued skate park membership card in their possession while skating. Registering to use the Bowie Skate Park: The facility will be open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset, provided ramp surfaces are dry and free of snow and ice, or unless otherwise posted. The facility will be closed to skating when skating surfaces are wet, icy or snow-covered. All skaters must register with the City, prior to using the facility. The cost for registration is $10.00 for Bowie residents and $20.00 for non-residents (cash or check only) and requires the completion of a Participation Agreement. Registration is valid until the year 2020. Registration can be completed during regular business hours at the City of Bowie Gymnasium, Bowie City Hall, or at the Boathouse at Allen Pond (in season). Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement at time of submittal or have the agreement notarized. A photo ID will be issued at the time of registration.(Facility Rules) Skate
Park Special Events City of Bowie Gymnasium Bowie City
Hall Allen Pond Park Boathouse (May-October 7) Click here to view the facility design Click the picture below to zoom in.
For further information contact the City Recreation Office at 301-809-3011. Bowie Golf and Country Club - (7420 Laurel/Bowie Road) An 18-hole golf course with driving range and practice facility. There is also a clubhouse with a restaurant. For additional information, call 301- 262-8141. For further questions about park facilities or operations, please call the Recreation Office at 301-809-3011 or 301-262-6200, extension 3011. updated 2/29/08 |
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