Help us plan for Magruder Park’s future!
Magruder Park is located at 40th Avenue and Hamilton Street. The Park covers 32 acres and features a recreation center, playgrounds, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, walking and biking trails as well as soccer, football and softball fields. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission operates Hamilton Splash Park on the west end of the park.
In 2017, the City plans to apply for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Community Parks and Playground Grant to upgrade the existing playground amenities at Magruder Park. Hyattsville has previously received grant awards for upgrades at Hyatt Park (2014) and Dietz Park (scheduled installation, 2017). The grant application for Magruder Park will focus on the existing playground, tennis and basketball court areas. If awarded, additional community outreach will be held to help finalize the design. The anticipated timeline for installation of renovations or upgrades is 2018.
You can help shape the future of Magruder Park NOW by sharing your insight on how the park is currently used and what changes will make the park better. Speak Up, HVL!
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¿Qué está en su Lista de Deseos para el Parque Magruder?
Ayudenos a planificar el futuro del Parque Magruder!
El Parque Magruder está ubicado entre la Avenida 40 y la calle Hamilton. El parque abarca 32 acres y cuenta con un centro de recreación, parque de niños, cancha de baloncesto, tenis y voleibol, pabellones de picnic, caminos de andar y bicicleta, y campos de fútbol Americano, fútbol y softball. MNCPPC opera el Hamilton Splash Park en el extremo oeste del parque.
En el 2017, la ciudad tiene planes de solicitar una subvención del Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Parques Comunitarios de Maryland para actualizar las instalaciones existentes en el parque de niños de Magruder Park. Hyattsville ha recibido previamente la concesión de subvenciones para las mejoras en Hyatt Park (2014) y Dietz Park (instalación en el 2017). La solicitud de ayuda para Magruder Park se centrará en las zonas de juegos infantiles, canchas de tenis y baloncesto existentes. En caso de adjudicación, se llevará a cabo el alcance adicional de la comunidad para ayudar a finalizar el diseño. El cronograma previsto para instalaciónes y renovaciones es el año 2018.
Usted puede ayudar a dar forma al futuro de Magruder Park AHORA, compartiendo su visión sobre cómo el parque se utiliza actualmente y qué cambios hará que el parque mejore. Speak Up, HVL!
Emily McNally almost 9 years ago
I love Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro. The Wizard of Oz playground is so beautiful. The creative design makes it more fun for kids and adults to visit than the typical playground and the huge range of play equipment allows kids of all ages and abilities to have fun. People come from all over to visit that playground; I'd love to see Hyattsville working to incorporate some of these elements into our playground at Magrudedr.
Laura Reams admin almost 9 years ago
Thanks for your suggestion, Emily - I love Watkins Mill Park, too. I will pass your feedback on. - Laura Reams, City Clerk
Susan Sargent almost 9 years ago
Walker Mill also has a really cool playground area, as does Turkey Thicket. Just really creative spaces for the kids to play and explore.
Marisa Johnson almost 9 years ago
Wheaton Regional has really nailed it with all of the various sport facilities, dog runs, picnic, playground and carousel + train.
Robert Riddle almost 9 years ago
Tell us what parks you have visited in your travels that have really impressed you. Why?
Englischer Garten, Munich -- romantic style naturalism, channeled waterways, wide open vistas, variety of uses -- biking, walking, surf boarding, 'naturalists', boating, dog-walking, sports.
Brookside Gardens -- Brookside Gardens is regionally renowned; providing testing grounds for new horticulture introductions and more. We are so close to UMD which has a GREAT program for horticulture, propagation of new and improved species, and grounds maintenance; why can't Magruder Park and vicinity be another open air lab for the horticulture and landscape design school, including students' work?
Jason Riggs almost 9 years ago
I agree with the likes of Wheaton Regional/Brookside gardens and I'd like to add Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain. While it would be impossible to replicate that here, creating an engaging, funky, arty public gathering area in the a similar vein would be great if it were done well.
Sally Middlebrooks over 8 years ago
A local park I like and enjoy a lot is Lake Artemisia.
The size, good waking surface, proximity, and variety of environments, including a stream, a large pond, woods, grass/lawn make it welcoming for me. Indeed, the bridge over the creek is a lovely spot; one could almost see a moose drinking water!
The park is also quiet. Perhaps that's because of the lack of sports being played.
Also, it is well-cared for.
Additionally, I feel I am safe walking alone or with my dog. That's because there are always people there who are also enjoying themselves whether walking like me, biking, roller skating, fishing, pushing a stroller. I don't know these people but there's a shared sense of well-being.
The landscape, as I said, offer lots of diversity so can simply watch it change each season. And because I enjoy watching birds, the various environments offer fond shelter for a variety of wildlife.
So, peacefulness, variety of ecosystems, safety, cleanliness, and multiple use possibilities .....even in a small space....create a most inviting setting.
Danielle Duvall over 8 years ago
I visited several parks with soft turf-which I love. I think Watkins park has awesome qualities with its' variety of activities (inexpensive) and spaces for all ages. I enjoy the theme and equipment that was new at Lane Manor park. I like parks that are comfortable, plenty of choices of activities for outdoors and safe.
Anne Baum over 8 years ago
The children's garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden -- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/learn-discover/youth-families/just-for-kids/doris-i.-schnuck-childrens-garden.aspx