1. Cool off at Ellen Linson Pool and Splash Park! Families and individuals can beat the heat at their outdoor pools and recreational areas. Ellen Linson will be open on weekends from May 27 to June 13; advance reservations are encouraged. 2. For sweet treats, visit ice cream parlors such as Rita’s on Route One or Coldstone Creamery in Downtown College Park. For more sweet treats, check out our directory of local restaurants at www.collegepark.life. 3. The City’s 38-acre Lake Artemesia is easy terrain for walking, biking, fishing, or bird watching. The scenic views are Instagram-worthy, and scattered gazebos and rest areas make perfect picnic spots. The park even has a butterfly garden! 4. Run off your pup’s zoomies at the Hollywood Dog Park! The park is located on the east side of the 9300 black of 51st avenue, between Indian Lane and Fox Street. The area is open from dawn until dusk and has areas for small and large breed dogs. 5. At the College Park Community Center, you can take classes through M-NCPPC, engage in a pick-up basketball game, or work up a sweat in the fitness room! The facility is equipped with a community lounge, dance room, fitness center, and gym. There is even an art exhibit honoring the history of the Lakeland neighborhood. 6. Hit the links this summer and hone your throwing skills at the Paint Branch Community Park Disc Golf! This 18-hole course is free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Discs are available for purchase at the College Park Aviation Museum. If traditional golf is your game, check out the University of Maryland Golf Course! This 150-acre course has a full 18 holes to practice your swing. 7. Get outside this summer on the City’s many hiking and biking trails! These connected paths can transport you to nearby towns like Greenbelt, Hyattsville, and North Brentwood. All trails connect to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, which also gives easy access to Washington, D.C. 8. Did you know College Park is home to the world’s oldest continuously operating airport? North Carolina may claim to be the first in flight, but the College Park Airport has an active airstrip that has been in use since 1909 when it was founded by the Wright Brothers. While visiting the Airport, check out the adjacent College Park Aviation Museum's collections of vintage airplanes and memorabilia on Tuesdays through Sundays from 10AM to 4PM. Admission for adults is $5; children’s admission is $2 and kids under one year old are free. 9. Tucked behind a partition is a Pinball Parlor at MOM’s Organic Market! These vintage games from the 1970s and 1980s provide unlimited entertainment for a cost of about 50 cents per game. There is even a competitive pinball club! 10. Find fresh produce and fruits for your summer meals at the City's several farmers markets, including the Hollywood Farmer’s Market! The Hollywood Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM at the Hollywood Shopping Center. The market features local produce and meat, a variety of craft and food vendors, sweet treats and more. 11. On select Fridays throughout the summer, the City of College Park will host Friday Night LIVE! This live concert series will highlight bands like Starlight Anthem, The Real Genius’s, and Groovalicious. Join us at City Hall Plaza from 6:30-8:30PM on event dates. For details, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/FNL. 12. Come and join us for a fun and free Night at the Movies. On Friday, July 29, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will be shown at Duvall Field. On August 26, “Super Mario Bros Movie” will be shown at Calvert Athletic Field. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets and enjoy a movie with the whole family under the stars. The event will feature fun activities like a moon bounce, face painting, games and more! There will also be sno-cones and popcorn. Showtime is at sunset. 14. The National Orchestral Institute and Festival (NOI+F) returns to The Clarice at the University of Maryland for another summer! Listen in on open rehearsals led by skilled conductors and SPARK! dialogues that foster in-depth conversations. Explore the line-up at https://theclarice.umd.edu/series/2023-national-orchestral-institute-festival. 15. Check out the City’s many parks and playgrounds for a place to play! Find a list of parks and playgrounds on our website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/parks. 16. See sights outside of the City’s limits using the College Park Metro Station or the Greenbelt Metro Station! Although the metro stations will be closed from July 22 to September 4 (details here), WMATA has announced travel alternatives for the green line. Amtrack trains also leave this station headed to cities along the east coast.