Riverdale Park Maryland Map

About Riverdale Park, Maryland

Riverdale Park is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,270. The population density is 1762.9 people per km². Riverdale Park is located at 38.9634°N, 76.9316°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20737.

Riverdale Park unfolds as a verdant expanse, where the gentle Potomac River whispers its ancient secrets to the Maryland soil. It lies 1.2 miles south-south-east of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 167°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Washington. The landscape here is a mosaic of rolling terrain, softened by the embrace of mature trees that cast long, dappled shadows across well-trodden paths. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a particular sweetness, a mingling of damp earth and the faint, distant hum of life from the surrounding neighborhoods. Here, the riverbanks are not dramatic cliffs but rather sloping, welcoming shores, inviting quiet contemplation and the patient observation of waterfowl gliding across the water's surface. The character of Riverdale Park is one of understated beauty, a place where nature’s artistry is allowed to speak without ostentation. The history of Riverdale Park is interwoven with the ebb and flow of the region's development, its origins tied to the agricultural pursuits that once dominated this fertile land. While the agrarian past has yielded to modern life, echoes of that heritage can still be sensed in the broad, open fields that now serve as recreational spaces. The local economy, like many in the surrounding county, has diversified over time, with residents commuting to larger employment centers while local businesses cater to the daily needs of the community. Riverdale Park itself holds a distinctive charm, a community that has retained a sense of its own identity, a quiet resilience that allows it to stand as a peaceful haven within the busier corridors of the Washington metropolitan area.

About This Riverdale Park Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverdale Park, 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 Riverdale Park and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Riverdale Park includes the ZIP code (20737), 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 Riverdale Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.