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Langley Park, MD

Langley Park is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is located inside the Capital Beltway, on the northwest edge of Prince George's County, bordering Montgomery County. Per the 2020 census, the population was 20,126.

"Langley Park" refers to the Langley Park estate established in 1923 by the McCormick-Goodhart family in the Chillum District of Prince George's County. The name McCormick-Goodhart represented the linking of one of Chicago's oldest families, that of Cyrus McCormick, with that of British barrister Frederick E. McCormick-Goodhart. Frederick's wife Henrietta (Nettie) was the daughter of Leander J. McCormick, a brother of Cyrus. They named the 540-acre (2.2 km²) estate "Langley Park" after the Goodharts' ancestral home in Kent, England. In 1924, they erected an 18,000-square-foot (1,700 m²), 28-room Georgian Revival mansion, designed by architect George Oakley Totten Jr., at a cost of $100,000. It remains a community landmark at 8151 15th Ave. CASA of Maryland purchased the property in 2009, making the site its home base, and a US$31 million Multicultural Community Center is now open in the mansion. This property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2008.

Langley Park is located at 38°59′39″N 76°58′54″W (38.994060, −76.981759), with a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²), all land. The community is bordered by University Boulevard to the south, the Northwest Branch Anacostia River to the north, Phelps Road to the east, and the Prince George County–Montgomery County line to the west. An extremely small stretch of Piney Branch Road (MD 320) which goes into Prince George's County, goes into the Langley Park neighborhood as well, just before it crosses the Northwest Branch Anacostia River and intersects New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650). While most of the Langley Park neighborhood contains the Hyattsville ZIP Code of 20783, there is a small portion of Langley Park located west of New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650), but east of the Prince George's County–Montgomery County line, which contains the Silver Spring ZIP Code of 20903. Langley Park is surrounded by the communities of Adelphi, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Carole Highlands, and Lewisdale.

Langley Park places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Holy Cross Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. The Langley Park Community Center is a hub for various recreational activities, fitness classes, and wellness programs, contributing to a healthy and active lifestyle for the community. Planet Fitness offers personalized training programs tailored to individual needs, promoting overall fitness and well-being. For mental wellness, the Center for Mindful Living provides meditation and mindfulness workshops. The Y of Central Maryland provides fitness classes and swimming lessons. Engage in regular exercise at Gold's Gym, another excellent facility offering various fitness programs and amenities.

The top sites in Langley Park, MD: University Hills Park, Sligo Creek, and Greenbelt Park.

ZIP Codes: 20011. Area code(s): 301, 240. Area: 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²). Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Population: 20,126 (2020)

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How did Langley Park, MD get its name?

"Langley Park" refers to the Langley Park estate established in 1923 by the McCormick-Goodhart family in the Chillum District of Prince George's County. The name McCormick-Goodhart represented the linking of one of Chicago's oldest families, that of Cyrus McCormick, with that of British barrister Frederick E. McCormick-Goodhart. Frederick's wife Henrietta (Nettie) was the daughter of Leander J. McCormick, a brother of Cyrus.

What county is Langley Park, MD in?

Langley Park is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is located inside the Capital Beltway, on the northwest edge of Prince George's County, bordering Montgomery County. Per the 2020 census, the population was 20,126.

Is Langley Park, MD a good place to live?

Langley Park is in Prince George's County. Living in Langley Park offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Langley Park, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Langley Park and residents tend to be liberal.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Prince George’s County

Niche

University Hills Park

Sligo Creek

Greenbelt Park

Holy Cross Hospital

Langley Park Community Center

Planet Fitness

Center for Mindful Living

Gold's Gym

The Y of Central Maryland

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