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

The bicycle is a good mode of transportation in this area. Berwyn is also moderately well-suited for pedestrians; running daily errands is convenient without a vehicle. This district is very car friendly. It is a reasonably short car ride to the closest highway, such as I-95, from any location in Berwyn, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, this area is not especially transit friendly. Thankfully, residents are served by Greenbelt, Hyattsville Crossing and College Park-U of MD with access to the Metrorail Green Line. Residents profit from the College Park, Greenbelt and Riverdale on the Camden - Washington and Penn - Washington. Property owners benefit from over 50 bus lines, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Services

A grocery store is generally reachable within a reasonably short trip from any home in this area. Lehigh Road is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and home buyers are served by about 30 cafes as well. With respect to education, primary schools are convenient to reach without a vehicle from anywhere in Berwyn. In contrast, high schools are not especially numerous and thus tend to require a rather long pedestrian trip to get to. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Berwyn offers a very good selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. There are over 200 parks close by for residents to discover, like Adelphi Manor Park and Cherry Hill Road Park, making them very easy to reach from many locations in Berwyn. This district is relatively quiet, since there are few pedestrians, although noise levels are higher closer to 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 pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

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