Glenarden Maryland Map

About Glenarden, Maryland

Glenarden is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,344. The population density is 2043.0 people per km². Glenarden is located at 38.9293°N, 76.8616°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20706.

Glenarden unfolds as a verdant expanse, where the gentle slopes of Prince George's County begin their subtle descent. It lies 5.4 miles south-east of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 131°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-north-east of Washington. Here, the air, especially as the afternoon sun softens, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to resonate from the very roots of the ancient oaks. The landscape is a mosaic of well-tended lawns and mature trees, punctuated by the occasional stand of denser woodland, hinting at the wilder heart that still beats beneath the suburban veneer. Streets, lined with modest homes and blooming azaleas, follow the natural contours of the land, creating a sense of organic growth rather than rigid design, a place where the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of rose and amber, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. The history of Glenarden is intertwined with the agricultural past of the region, a legacy of fertile soil that once supported farms before the currents of development shifted its character. While no grand monuments mark its founding, the quiet persistence of its neighborhoods speaks to decades of growth and adaptation. The local economy, like many in its vicinity, is now largely tied to the broader metropolitan area, with residents commuting to bustling centers of commerce and innovation, yet a distinct local spirit endures. Glenarden’s distinctiveness lies not in singular landmarks but in its collective atmosphere – a place where the echo of past generations mingles with the present, a subtle symphony of everyday lives unfolding against the backdrop of Maryland’s enduring green.

About This Glenarden Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenarden, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glenarden and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Glenarden includes the ZIP code (20706), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glenarden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.