Photo: IFCAR · Public domain22% of Upper Marlboro’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 22% of Upper Marlboro’s land is conserved, about 209 acres. 187 acres are parks and preserves, 274 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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209 conserved acres
22% of Upper Marlboro’s land. Who manages Upper Marlboro’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 14 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 6 of 15 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George'S Equestrian Center Local Park | County | 149 | Open |
| Schoolhouse Pond Conservation Area Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 22 | Unknown |
| Antioch Baptist Fed Springs Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 12 | Open |
| Upper Marlboro Community Center Local Park | County | 11 | Open |
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
6 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 4 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
The best walking months in Upper Marlboro: April to June
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 48 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 4.5 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Upper Marlboro →
Upper Marlboro and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Marlboro | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brock Hall | 12% | 0.3 | 11 | 64% | B |
| Marlboro Village | 14% | 0.2 | 15 | 90% | B+ |
| Marlboro Meadows | 27% | 0.4 | 115 | 94% | A |
| Westphalia | 12% | 0.3 | 2 | 56% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Upper Marlboro
Is there public land near Upper Marlboro?
12,993 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Upper Marlboro or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 187 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Upper Marlboro neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →