As of Fall 2020

Anacostia Tributary Trail System

Following several days of heavy rain and regional flooding on September 10, 2020, the Department of Parks and Recreation reports the following closures and precautions:

West Hyattsville: The bridge on a spur trail that links Chillum Road to the West Hyattsville Metro Station and Northwest Branch Trail was badly damaged and will need to be replaced. This closure may last for several months as repairs take place.

Riverdale Park: A bridge on the Northeast Branch Trail was damaged and will need to be replaced. The bridge spans the Wells Branch, a feeder stream that is located just north of Riverdale Road. It may take up to 12 months to replace this bridge. Detour signs will be posted on a route through the Town of Riverdale Park.

For additional details, please refer to the attached map.

Northwest Branch Trail

A section of the Northwest Branch Trail located between the West Hyattsville Metrorail station and the Kirkwood Apartment complex will be closed for repairs, for one week beginning June 1. Detour signs will be posted directing trail users around the Riverfront Development construction site, toward Ager Road, and through the West Hyattsville Metrorail Station. For questions related to the repairs, please refer to the contact information on site.

Paint Branch Trail Flooding Issues

The trail underpass at US Route 1, near the University of Maryland, floods frequently and leaves the trail muddy and covered with debris. The underpass below the CSX railroad and Metrorail overpasses near Lake Artemesia, also floods frequently. Department of Parks and Recreation is aware of these problem areas. Department of Parks and Recreation is working with local partners and consultants to seek short-term and long-term solutions at these locations. Each location has numerous government agencies/entities with jurisdiction, making matters extremely complicated.