Is Oakwood Park safe?
Glen Burnie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oakwood Park as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oakwood Park
“Go with care. Oakwood Park is an established, quiet residential community in Glen Burnie characterized by stable middle-class neighborhoods. While the interior residential streets are generally safe and quiet, visitors should exercise standard caution regarding property crime near adjacent commercial thoroughfares.”
About the area
Oakwood Park is a suburban enclave in Glen Burnie featuring mid-century single-family ranch and split-level homes. It offers a low-key residential setting with immediate proximity to major regional medical facilities, shopping centers, and commuter highway corridors.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Oakwood Park
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but the paved 13.3-mile Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail is easily accessible via a short ride north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable suburban residential enclave with high homeownership and low interior violent crime
- Immediate access to UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center and major routes like I-97 and MD-100
- Quiet neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through traffic
Cons
- Susceptible to petty property crime and vehicle break-ins common to the broader Glen Burnie retail corridors
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with absent or discontinuous sidewalks on several residential blocks
- Very car-dependent with almost no commercial or social amenities directly inside the neighborhood
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a noticeable presence within the residential streets of Oakwood Park, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be seen around commercial intersections along nearby Crain Highway.
What Oakwood Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents head out for their daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are quiet and low-key, suitable for walking or neighborhood errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally peaceful throughout the residential streets, though caution is advised along darker corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights see very little activity; stick to well-lit areas and ensure vehicles are locked to prevent opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland operates local bus routes (such as LocalLink 69 and 70) along Crain Highway and Oakwood Road. The Cromwell/Glen Burnie Light Rail station is located roughly 2.5 miles north, providing rail access into downtown Baltimore.
Curbside residential street parking is abundant, unrestricted, and free throughout the neighborhood, and most homes feature private driveways.
Things to do in Oakwood Park
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, walking paths, and sports courts at nearby Sawmill Creek Park
- Bike or walk along the nearby Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail starting just northeast of the area
- Shop and dine along the surrounding Crain Highway and Ritchie Highway commercial plazas
Local favorites
- Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (2350)Famed local institution known for signature Maryland crab cakes, steaks, and a classic tavern atmosphere.
- Ann's Dari-Creme · Fast Food & Ice Cream · 4.7★ (2900)Long-running roadside landmark famous for footlong chili dogs, soft serve, and retro walk-up service.
- The Grill at Quarterfield Station · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Casual neighborhood grill serving hearty breakfast platters, sandwiches, and American comfort classics.
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.