University Park, Maryland
Town · Population 2,431 · #67 in Maryland
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About University Park
University Park, MD is a small town located in central Maryland, home to 2,431 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, University Park is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,862 residents per square mile.
📰 University Park News Today
- University Park Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Maryland Made: Student-Athletes Crush B1G Reading Week University of Maryland Athletics · Mar 17
- Noise camera to issue warnings on Adelphi Rd in University Park Streetcar Suburbs Publishing · Jan 7
- Attempted Carjacking Reported Near University Of Maryland Patch · Jun 15
- Mark Goldman Obituary (02/22/1949 - 02/17/2026) - University Park, MD - The Washington Post Legacy obituary · Feb 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes University Park Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named University Park — but the Maryland one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in University Park
📍 Calvert Hills📍 College Heights📍 College Heights Estates📍 Lord Calvert Manor📍 Old Town📍 West Riverdale
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in University Park
- Aroy Thai Restaurant — thai
- Bonchon Chicken — chicken
- Burtons Grill & Bar
- Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill — regional
- Honey Pig BBQ — korean
- Kung Fu Tea — bubble tea (café)
- Ledo Restaurant — pizza
- Marathon Deli
- Noodles & Company — pasta
- Paisano's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Herman Maril Gallery · Art gallery
- Kibel and Linear Galleries · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,431
Rank in state#67 of 157
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density4,862/sq mi
Coordinates38.9719, -76.9444