Name: Berwyn
Address: Berwyn

About the neighborhood

Berwyn is a vibrant district featuring a diverse range of housing options, including small apartments, single detached homes, large apartment buildings, and townhouses, constructed primarily around 1970. The area offers convenient access to more than 150 restaurants and coffee shops, alongside about 10 grocery stores scattered throughout the neighborhood. Education is well supported with nearby public and private primary schools, complemented by various secondary school choices. This district boasts approximately 30 accessible public green spaces, such as Buddy Attick Lake Park and Lakeland Community Park, enriching outdoor experiences. Efficient transportation options include a robust cycling infrastructure, numerous bus lines, and proximity to major highways.

Characteristics

Transportation

Berwyn is a fairly pleasant district for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a vehicle. This district is also fairly amenable to cycling. The public transit system in Berwyn is not particularly practical. Nevertheless, commuters can depend on Greenbelt, College Park-U of MD and Hyattsville Crossing with access to the Metrorail Green Line. House owners profit from the Seabrook, Riverdale and College Park with access to the Penn - Washington and Camden - Washington. There are over 50 bus lines passing through the district, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. In contrast, cars are a very good mode of transportation in this district. It is convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways, such as Capital Beltway, are moderately easy to access from anywhere in Berwyn.

Services

Property buyers will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Berwyn, primary schools are close by. However, there are only a few high schools and thus they can be a long trip away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Regarding eating, it is easy to reach the nearest grocery store without a car in Berwyn. Moreover, Berwyn is a good place in which to go out to eat, and a small selection of coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Berwyn. There are over 200 green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Indian Creek Stream Valley Park and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, making them very easy to get to. Lastly, this area remains relatively quiet, since there are few people out and about on the streets, although there can be more noise for those who are near the airport (College Park), Capital Beltway, I-95 or the railway line.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance