Is Green Meadows safe?
College Park, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Green Meadows as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Green Meadows
“Go. Green Meadows is a calm, modest residential neighborhood bordering Hyattsville and the University of Maryland area. Visitors will find quiet suburban streets and pleasant park access, though basic urban awareness is advised after dark.”
Local police reports in recent years mainly focus on occasional property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along apartment corridors and commuter routes.
About the area
Green Meadows is an established, tree-lined residential community in southern College Park characterized by mid-century single-family homes and garden apartments. It offers easy access to the Northwest Branch Trail and the greater University of Maryland corridor while maintaining a slower neighborhood pace.
- Suburban / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Green Meadows
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 68/100
Direct access to the Northwest Branch Trail provides seamless off-street connectivity to the Anacostia River Trail system and Capital Bikeshare stations in neighboring Hyattsville.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to nearby regional commercial corridors
- Direct access to the scenic Northwest Branch Anacostia River trail network
- Stable residential core with high rates of long-term owner-occupancy
- Close proximity to the University of Maryland and Hyattsville arts amenities
Cons
- Occasional property crimes, especially vehicle break-ins and package thefts
- Limited commercial and dining options directly within the residential boundaries
- Suburban street layouts with minimal street lighting in certain interior pockets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the neighborhood's residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major commercial intersections along East-West Highway and transit stations.
What Green Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as dog walkers, runners, and commuters head out along the quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with regular neighborhood foot traffic around local parks and bus stops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down; streets are safe for walking, though sidewalks can be sparsely lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet, but visitors should remain observant of vehicle break-in risks and stick to well-lit main thoroughfares.
Transit, parking and getting around
The neighborhood is served by WMATA Metrobus routes and Prince George's County TheBus, with the West Hyattsville Metro Station (Green Line) located about a 15- to 20-minute walk or short bus ride away.
Residential street parking is readily available and generally free throughout the single-family zones, though some apartment complexes require resident permits.
Things to do in Green Meadows
- Jog or cycle along the scenic paved Northwest Branch Trail
- Enjoy recreational fields and playgrounds at nearby Ager Road Green Meadows Park
- Explore local dining and pupuserias along the adjacent Queens Chapel Road corridor
Local favorites
- Taqueria La Placita · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Longstanding local favorite renowned for authentic al pastor tacos and handmade tortillas.
- Shortcake Bakery · Bakery · 4.8★ (320)Charming nearby bakery serving fresh scones, custom cakes, and artisanal coffees.
- Vigilante Coffee Company · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (1400)Popular nearby roastery in neighboring Hyattsville offering craft pour-overs and acai bowls.
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.