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ParkOak Springs
Lake Artemesia Natural Area
- 4.81.2k reviews
- Free
Park around a 38-acre lake in College Park, Maryland, with paved loop trails, fishing piers, gazebos and links to the Anacostia Tributary Trail.
Quick answers
Lake Artemesia Natural Area in short
When is the best time to visit Lake Artemesia Natural Area?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Lake Artemesia Natural Area indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Lake Artemesia Natural Area good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Lake Artemesia Natural Area cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Lake Artemesia Natural Area?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Lake Artemesia Natural Area?
About 75 minutes.
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Where is Lake Artemesia Natural Area?
8200 55th Ave, College Park, MD 20740.
Is Lake Artemesia Natural Area wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Lake Artemesia Natural Area
- 2 Lake Artemesia · 6 min
- 3 Lake Artemesia Butterfly Garden · 7 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 75 min
- A walk · 3.2 km
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 1.2k reviews
Known for
- Paved lake loop
- Fishing
- Biking
- Bird watching
What people say
- People like:
- Scenic paved trails for biking and walking, fishing, bird watching, gazebos
Around Oak Springs
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time