Is Daniels Park safe?
Greenbelt, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Daniels Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Daniels Park
“Go. Daniels Park is a quiet, settled residential enclave tucked between North College Park and Greenbelt that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While petty property crime like vehicle break-ins can occur along adjacent major roadways, violent crime rates remain relatively low.”
Local police continue routine patrols focusing on preventing opportunistic vehicle break-ins and package thefts common near major transit corridors.
About the area
Daniels Park is a leafy, mid-20th-century residential neighborhood characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to the Greenbelt Metro station. It offers a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere with convenient access to the retail and dining corridors along Route 1 and Greenbelt Road.
- Suburban / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Transit-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Daniels Park
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 74/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are available at nearby Metro stations and parks, connecting directly to the paved Indian Creek and Anacostia River Trail systems.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider DC-Maryland metropolitan area
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable community
- Close proximity to regional transit hubs and extensive trail networks like the Indian Creek Trail
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins along periphery roads
- Spillover traffic and congestion along Rhode Island Avenue during peak commute hours
- Limited street lighting on some residential interior side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Daniels Park, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near the Greenbelt Metro station transit plazas and adjacent commercial corridors along Route 1.
What Daniels Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters walking toward transit stops under clear daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential vibe with light local traffic and active neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe for a stroll, though visitors should remain alert near darker intersections and transit walkways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted; standard precautions apply as residential streets become quite dark.
Transit, parking and getting around
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Prince George's County TheBus serve the area, with the Greenbelt Metro & MARC Station located less than a mile away providing Green Line rail service and regional connections.
Free residential street parking is widely available throughout neighborhood streets, though certain zones near the Metro may have weekday permit restrictions.
Things to do in Daniels Park
- Walk or bike along the scenic Indian Creek Stream Valley Trail connecting to Greenbelt Park
- Explore the vintage aircraft exhibits at the nearby College Park Aviation Museum
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, picnics, and sports courts at Duvall Field
Local favorites
- Hard Bargain Farm at Proteus Brews · Coffee Shop & Gathering Spot · 4.8★ (160)A popular local coffee counter inside Proteus Bicycles serving specialty brews and pastries.
- Taqueria Habanero · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Renowned for authentic Puebla-style tacos, tortas, and handmade margaritas nearby along Route 1.
- Proteus Bicycles · Bicycle Shop · 4.9★ (310)Longstanding, friendly local bike shop offering repairs, gear, and community group rides.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.