About the neighborhood

Collington Manor features primarily single detached homes and row houses built during the 1990s and early 2000s, offering spacious three-bedroom and larger residences. The neighborhood benefits from convenient parking options, making vehicle access straightforward for daily commuting and errands. Although public transit options are limited, several bus lines pass through, with stops easily reachable from most locations. Residents have access to numerous nearby green spaces, creating a peaceful and serene environment with reduced pedestrian traffic. Its quiet atmosphere and well-maintained residential streets combine to provide a calm setting that many find appealing for comfortable living.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is very often the favored way to get around in this area. It is very easy to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Collington Manor is not very frequent. Nevertheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. Cycling is difficult in this neighborhood since the cycling network is quite poor, and the terrain is not particularly flat. Collington Manor is also not very suitable for people who like to get around as pedestrians since very few daily errands can be run without the use of a car.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in Collington Manor. With respect to eating, it is rarely possible for property owners in this area to purchase their groceries without a car.

Character

One of the highlights of Collington Manor is its wide selection of green spaces. Green spaces, like Belt Woods Natural Environment Area, are especially well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in, making them very easy to get to. It remains relatively quiet in this part of Bowie, since there are very few pedestrians.

Car friendly9.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.4

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.4

Some groceries within a short drive