Cherry Hill Park is a campground located in College Park, Maryland. Situated in Prince George's County, the location has served as a destination for locals and tourists since its establishment in the mid-20th century. The park has amenities including outdoor recreational activities, camping facilities, and various events throughout the year.[1]

History

Cherry Hill Park was founded in 1945 by the Gurevich family, who initially purchased the land as a small dairy farm. Recognizing the increasing demand for recreational spaces in the area, the Gurevich family decided to convert the farm into a park. They named it "Cherry Hill Park" due to the numerous cherry trees that adorned the landscape.

In its early years, Cherry Hill Park primarily catered to local families seeking a convenient escape from the urban environment. Over time, the evolved into a full-fledged recreational destination.[2]

The park is located in College Park, Maryland within a short driving distance from Washington, D.C.[1]

Recognition

Cherry Hill Park has received several accolades for its outstanding facilities and services. In 2016, USA Today named it one of the ten best urban camping grounds.[3] Thrillist included in their list of '12 Tranquil Camping Sites in the DC Area'.[4]

News coverage

Cherry Hill Park has lots of news coverage, most notably the Barry White case where he had allegedly raped a woman,[5] the case where a body was found in the water near the campground,[6] and the 2017 article covering the inauguration of Donald Trump.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 Haupt, Angela (2019-11-01). "Tents, treehouses and 'glamping pods': 4 camping sites that are an easy drive from D.C." Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. ↑ "Cherry Hill Park | Our Family's Story". Cherry Hill Park. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  3. ↑ "10Best: Urban campgrounds". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  4. ↑ Ebner, Tim (2020-08-07). "12 Tranquil Camping Sites in the DC Area". Thrillist. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  5. ↑ "Man arrested for rape after report of naked woman running through Cherry Hill Park". NonStop Local KHQ. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  6. ↑ "Body found in water off Cherry Hill Park". WBAL. 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  7. ↑ "Md. campground buzzes with visitors for inauguration, march". WTOP News. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
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