Upper Marlboro & Prince Frederick, MD Apartments

Out and About in Upper Marlboro & Prince Frederick.

Parks: Dunkirk Park offers picnicking, a snack stand, baseball fields, multi-purpose sports fields, restrooms, playgrounds, a basketball court, tennis courts, and walking and jogging trails for your enjoyment. Hallowing Point Park offers similar activities like picnicking, a snack stand, baseball fields, multi-purpose sports fields, restrooms, playgrounds, a basketball court, tennis courts, and walking and jogging trails, but also boasts an outdoor amphitheater. Jefferson Patterson Park has miles of trails for hiking, but you can also explore the visitor center, which is full of interactive exhibits, or enjoy one of thier educational programs or events. Patuxent River Park has a wide range of outdoor recreational activities like camping, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, canoeing, archaeology and nature study. There is also the Patuxent Rural Life Museum, a collection of late 19th century and early 20th century buildings and historic structures that are dedicated to preserving the rural heritage of southern Prince George's County. Get back in touch with nature by enjoying some primitive tent camping at Watkins Park where no RV’s are allowed.

Transportation: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is an international airport serving the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, Amtrak-New Carrollton, Addison Road Metro, Largo Town Center Metro Station and Suitland Metro all offer parking, bike racks, and car-sharing, MTA Commuter Bus to Washington, DC

Elementary Schools: Calvert Elementary has been recognized for their accomplishments in both academics and their PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) program with certificates of outstanding accomplishment in each area. They are also a Maryland Governor's Green School. Barack Obama Elementary School is a green initiative school committed to inspiring and challenging every student to think, learn, achieve, and care. Calverton School is a college preparatory school serving preschool through grade 12. Other great schools in the area include: St Mary of the Assumption School, Patuxent Elementary School, Riverdale Baptist School, Clinton Christian School, Marlton Elementary School

Middle Schools: Calvert Middle School, home of the Tigers, James Madison Middle School is a candidate school of the Middle Years International Baccalaureate program, that works to provide an environment conducive for quality learning where students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to participate actively in the world. St Mary of the Assumption School, Riverdale Baptist School, Clinton Christian School, Kettering Middle School

High Schools: Suitland High School works to prepare students to be successful in high school through the promotion of literacy and positive citizenship skills. They are especially well-known for their rigorous 4-year visual and performing arts program. Calvert High School works in cooperation with the parents and the community to ensure that all students will be presented with opportunities for academic excellence and lifelong learning. Henry Wise High School, Huntingtown High School, Thomas Stone High School, Riverdale Baptist School, Clinton Christian School

Colleges/Universities: University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is located in the unincorporated community of Adelphi in Prince George's County. UMUC serves over 90,000 students worldwide, is the largest 4-year public university in Maryland, and one of the largest distance learning universities as well. The university offers 120 academic programs in instructor-led and online classes, including bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. Students attending the College of Southern Maryland - Prince Frederick Campus enjoy a small campus atmosphere combined with dedicated faculty and staff and excellent instructional programs. Bowie State University, Prince George's County Community College

Restaurants: Jasper’s Green Turtle is a sports bar and casual restaurant where friends and family can gather to grab a bite, watch the game, or just enjoy a beer together in a lively atmosphere. Sakura Steak and Seafood House Japanese Restaurant specializes in cook-to-order seafood and steaks and also features a sushi bar. Ledo Pizza rolls their fresh handmade dough to order topped with high quality cheese and the same style tomatoes that were used when the restaurant first opened in 1955. Other great neighborhood spots are: Olde Towne Inn, The Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market, La Tolteca, Applebee’s, Outback, and Ruby Tuesday.

Sports Venues: There are several locations for you to catch a live sporting event in the area. Prince George's Equestrian Center has equestrian events and spectators are free except for the occasional special event. FedEx Field is home to the NFL Washington Redskins and is located in Landover , MD. The Verizon Center in Washington, DC is home to the NBA's Washington Wizards, the NHL's Washington Capitals, the WNBA's Washington Mystics and the NCAA's Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team. Or you can get in the action at the Wizards Basketball Camps. The Washington Wizards and Mystics Camps & Clinics provide aspiring basketball players, both male and female, with a professional basketball learning experience. They offer a variety of programs for players of all ages and skill levels including skills clinics, summer camps, holiday and spring break seasonal camps, and elite camps for the more advanced player.

Shopping: The Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market is known locally as the "Amish Market" and located in the 290,000 sq ft. Annapolis Harbour Center. Enjoy shopping for fresh produce, a variety of salads, candy, homemade snacks, desserts, cheeses, chemical-free meats, barbecued and fried chicken, foods in bulk and even ice cream from a stand featuring Hershey’s Ice Cream. You can also enjoy shopping at the Fox Run Shopping Center, the Largo Town Center, the Dollar General, Petco, K-Mart, and Walmart. Get all your grocery shopping nearby at Giant Food and Food Lion.

Museums: Surratt House Museum is the home of Mary Surratt, who was executed for her alleged part in the assassination plot of President Abraham Lincoln. The Calvert County Historical Society helps collect and preserve the counties history. It is located in Prince Frederick at the historic Linden. The National Gallery of Art - East Building is where you can enjoy an architectural tour with an audio commentary by I. M. Pei. You can even explore how our prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come together to tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay at the Calvert Marine Museum.

Entertainment: Catch a movie at Apex Cinema or AMC Loews Theatres - St. Charles Town Center 9. Port Tobacco Players is a theatre company that was originally founded in 1947 to raise money to aid the Port Tobacco Restoration Society. They usually produce 6 to 7 shows each season for presentation at the theater and their typical season consists of a mixture of musicals, comedies, dramas and mysteries. The Warner Theater is a performing arts venue in Washington DC, that was originally built as a 1920s movie palace and is now host to plays, musicals, dance and live music. Each year, The Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall has over 600,000 people pass through its doors. It is Washington, D.C.'s largest concert hall and is owned by the DAR. It was originally built in 1929 to house its annual convention, and is now a Registered National Historic Landmark today.

Recreation: Take your family to Six Flags America, Maryland's only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions plus Hurricane Harbor water park. The Maryland Small Arms Range presents law enforcement equipment and supplies and offers a used or confiscated weapons trade-in program. The Watkins Tennis Bubble is known for its five purple indoor tennis hard courts. It is air-conditioned and allows for comfortable, indoor, year-round play. You can also enjoy family fun at National Capitol Area Bowling and Lord Calvert Bowl, or enroll your child (or yourself) at the Black Belt Academy.