Is Green Manor safe?
Riverdale Park, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Green Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Green Manor
“Go with care. Green Manor in Riverdale Park is a predominantly quiet, middle-income residential community with active municipal policing, but it borders busier commercial thoroughfares where property theft and occasional street crime occur. Visitors will find it peaceful during daylight hours, though basic vigilance regarding vehicle security and late-night awareness is recommended.”
About the area
Green Manor is an established residential neighborhood in the town of Riverdale Park, Maryland, characterized by modest single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and close proximity to the Route 1 corridor. It offers convenient access to the University of Maryland and Washington, D.C., while retaining a distinctly quiet, suburban neighborhood feel.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Oriented
- Tree-Lined Streets
Walking and biking in Green Manor
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 67/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are located nearby in Riverdale Park Station and Hyattsville, offering easy access to the extensive Anacostia River Riverdale/Northeast Branch Trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Dedicated town policing provided by the Riverdale Park Police Department with regular patrols
- Stable residential core with solid homeownership and low commercial intrusion on interior streets
- Direct proximity to regional parks, community gardens, and the Anacostia River Trail network
Cons
- Incidents of vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property crime along border streets
- Pedestrian connectivity is uneven with some residential blocks lacking continuous sidewalks
- Elevated crime rates along nearby sections of Kenilworth Avenue and East-West Highway corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior streets of Green Manor, though unhoused individuals or occasional panhandling may be observed near major intersections and transit hubs along Route 1 and Kenilworth Avenue.
What Green Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and commuting, posing minimal safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as foot traffic winds down, though dimly lit residential corners require ordinary situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and generally quiet, but walking alone along bordering commercial corridors is best avoided.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Metrorail Green and Yellow Lines are accessible via the nearby College Park-U of Md and Hyattsville Crossing stations (approx. 1.5 to 2 miles away), while Riverdale MARC Train Station on the Camden Line is nearby. Local bus service is operated by TheBus (Route 14) and Metrobus routes along Baltimore Avenue and East-West Highway.
Street parking in the residential interior of Green Manor is generally plentiful and free, though some streets may have town permit restrictions overnight. Nearby shopping areas offer free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Green Manor
- Tour the historic Riversdale House Museum and explore its restored Federal-era grounds
- Walk or jog along the scenic paved trails of the Northeast Branch Trail and Anacostia River system
- Visit the nearby Riverdale Park Farmers Market for local food, baked goods, and crafts on Thursdays
Local favorites
- 2Fifty Texas BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (1650)Acclaimed craft barbecue joint serving wood-smoked brisket, ribs, and house-made sides.
- Town Center Market · Beer & Wine Store / Cafe · 4.6★ (820)Popular local gathering spot featuring an extensive craft beer selection, deli bites, and patio seating.
- Banana Blossom Bistro · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (380)Casual eatery dishing out authentic pho, banh mi, and modern Vietnamese street food.
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.