Lewisdale, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lewisdale
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States of America
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID	597680

Lewisdale is a community located in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It's not an official city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood that is part of a larger area called Chillum for counting purposes. Lewisdale is bordered by the Northwest Branch Anacostia River to the east. It also has major roads like East West Highway to the south, University Boulevard to the north, and Riggs Road to the west.

Lewisdale Neighborhood Homes

The Lewisdale neighborhood mostly features medium-sized houses. These homes are typically one or two stories tall and are made of red brick. You'll also find two apartment complexes in Lewisdale. These are the Newbury Square Apartment Complex and the University City Apartment Complex.

Learning in Lewisdale

Lewisdale has its own elementary school.

• Lewisdale Elementary School (This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten up to 6th grade.)

Parks and Fun in Lewisdale

Lewisdale offers several parks where you can enjoy outdoor activities. These parks are great places for sports, playing, and relaxing.

Riggs Manor Neighborhood Park

This park is found on the southeast side of Lewisdale. It's located where West Park Drive and Sheridan Street meet. The park is next to the Northwest Branch Anacostia River on its east side. The Northwest Branch Trail also runs right by this park. Riggs Manor Park is a small and quiet spot. It has a basketball court and a bench for resting.

Lewisdale Neighborhood Park

You can find this park a bit north of Riggs Manor Neighborhood Park on West Park Drive. A small wooded area breaks West Park Drive north of this park. Like Riggs Manor Park, the Lewisdale Neighborhood Park is next to the Northwest Branch Anacostia River. The Northwest Branch Trail also goes through this park. This park is also quiet, but it has more features than Riggs Manor Park. Lewisdale Neighborhood Park includes a small playground area and a kickball field. It also has a basketball court.

Lane Manor Community Park and Recreation Center

This is the largest park in Lewisdale, located at the northern end. It's at the corner of University Boulevard and West Park Drive. The Northwest Branch Anacostia River surrounds Lane Manor Community Park, similar to the other parks. However, this park is much busier and has many more facilities.

The Lane Manor Community Park features a large soccer field. It also has a medium-sized playground area and a basketball court. You'll find a tennis court, a small kickball field, and a picnic area with a pavilion. There's an indoor recreation center with bathrooms and a swimming pool that has a small slide. During spring and summer, ice cream trucks often visit this park. Many kids and adults buy ice cream when the weather is warm. This park is also a popular spot for soccer games. Many people play soccer here for fun, and others join leagues for competitive games.

Lewisdale's Historic Places

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has identified several historic sites in Lewisdale. These are places that have important historical value.