Bowman Spotted Entering Greenbelt Park

The park is heavily visited, so hunting is not allowed for safety reasons, according to U.S. Park Police.

A man carrying a hunting bow was reported heading into Greenbelt Park on Thursday at about 7 p.m., according to U.S. Park Police on Monday. No hunting is allowed there, given the number of park visitors, according to Sgt. David Schlosser, spokesman for the U.S. Park Police. "The main issue is that we're in a heavily visited area with a lot of people there that are visiting the park, and so it's a safety issue," he said.   The witness reported seeing the bowman enter in the vicinity of Good Luck Road and Kenilworth Avenue (MD 201), according to police. Park Police went in to search, and a police K-9 attempted to track, but they were unsuccessful, according to Schlosser. "The critical thing to take from this is that we absolutely appreciate …

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Greenbelt Park Visitors Spent More Than $18.3 Million Locally

Spending by Greenbelt Park visitors supported more than 200 local jobs in 2010, according to a new report by the National Park Service.

Approximately 270,600 people visited Greenbelt Park in 2010, according to data from a new report on the economic impact of national parks released by the National Park Service. Of those 270,600 visitors, more than 55,700 stayed overnight.  Those visitors spent more than $18.3 million locally. The vast majority of that money, $17.2 million, came from non-local visitors.  The result of that spending, according to the report, supported more than 200 local jobs, mostly in the lodging, restaurant, retail and amusement industries. Those 200 jobs added an estimated $8.4 million in labor income in the local economy. Park employees also had an impact on the local economy in 2010, according to the report. Park payroll for Greenbelt Park's 14 …

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National Public Lands Day in Greenbelt

Volunteers can pitch in at Buddy Attick Park or Greenbelt Park.

It’s National Public Lands Day and Greenbelters will get a chance to join in on the activities Saturday, Sept. 24. Buddy Attick Park Volunteers will meet at the Buddy Attick Park parking lot at 10 a.m. and work to renovate a portion of the woods along the trail. Greenbelt Park Greenbelt Park and REI are also asking volunteers to help out in Greenbelt Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area. It's from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. You'll help with trail maintenance and repairs. Snacks and water will be provided. REI recommends applying bug spray and wearing appropriate clothing. To participate, you can register online. National Public Lands Day The National Environmental Education Foundation states that more than 180,000 volunteers are expected at more than …

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Bikers Compete in Greenbelt's Route 1 Velo Races

More than 100 bikers swarm Greenbelt Park on Wednesday evenings to compete in three different weekly races.

On a hot summer afternoon, over 100 bikers find their way to Greenbelt Park for the annual Route 1 Velo races. This 16-week long race series has been allowing riders in the Greenbelt area a chance to showcase their skills and meet other riders since its start in 1980. “We’re developing new riders and giving experienced riders a good workout.” said race promoter Jeff Travis. There are three separate sections of each week’s race: A-race for advanced riders, B-race for intermediate riders, and C-race for beginning riders.  In addition, bikers are divided into at least four different categories based on their experience. Bikers can earn points in each race to upgrade their categories. Each race starts and ends at the Holly Picnic Area of the …

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June is Bustin' Out With Great Deals!

Frugal Families offers ways to save some hard earned money this first week of June.

  Stay cool and have a great week!