Is Springbrook Terrace safe?
Riverdale Park, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Springbrook Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Springbrook Terrace
“Go with care. Springbrook Terrace is a quiet, predominantly residential enclave within Riverdale Park that is generally safe during the day. Visitors should exercise standard suburban caution, particularly at night and around the busier commercial peripheries.”
About the area
Springbrook Terrace is an established suburban pocket in Riverdale Park characterized by mid-century single-family homes and quiet residential streets. It sits within convenient reach of the Route 1 corridor, the University of Maryland, and scenic multi-use trails along the Anacostia tributaries.
- Suburban Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Springbrook Terrace
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 70/100
The neighborhood enjoys excellent connections to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System via the Northeast Branch Trail, with Capital Bikeshare stations located in nearby Riverdale Park Town Center.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential pocket with a solid rate of long-term homeownership and quiet residential roads
- Direct neighborhood access to the paved Northeast Branch Trail and regional park systems
- Dedicated municipal coverage and response from the Riverdale Park Police Department
Cons
- Property crime, particularly vehicle tampering and package theft, occurs at rates above national averages
- Proximity to high-traffic commercial strips along Kenilworth Avenue brings occasional spillover spillover activity
- Variable street lighting across certain interior residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within Springbrook Terrace's residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed near shopping centers on Kenilworth Avenue and Riverdale Road.
What Springbrook Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and commuters departing for the day.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with minimal vehicular traffic on interior residential blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe and subdued, though street activity drops off quickly as dusk falls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; while major crime is uncommon on residential blocks, late-night walking is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes on nearby arterials; the Riverdale MARC commuter station is roughly one mile west, while the College Park-U of Md Metro station (Green Line) is about two miles away.
Curbside street parking is generally ample and free throughout the neighborhood, though some zones may require municipal residential permits.
Things to do in Springbrook Terrace
- Walk or cycle along the scenic Northeast Branch Trail connecting to Bladensburg and College Park
- Explore regional history and landscaped grounds at the nearby Riversdale House Museum
- Pick up fresh produce and local baked goods at the weekly Riverdale Park Farmers Market
Local favorites
- 2Fifty Texas BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (1850)Acclaimed craft smokehouse serving Texas-style brisket, ribs, and sides near Riverdale Town Center.
- Town Center Market · Beer & Wine Store / Deli · 4.6★ (620)Popular local gathering spot offering craft beers, specialty wine, sandwiches, and patio seating.
- Riviera Tapas Bar · Spanish Restaurant · 4.4★ (470)Cozy neighborhood venue serving traditional Spanish tapas, paella, and sangria.
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.