Lake Artemesia

Developed during the construction of the nearby Washington Metro rail line, this park is named for local resident Artemesia N. Drefs, who donated 10 lots to be used as open space. Mrs. Drefs' father surveyed the property in 1890 and her family used the natural ponds as a goldfish farm. During the 1976 construction of the rail line, builders removed sand and gravel from the park area to use in the rail project, in exchange for developing the natural recreation area.
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Today, this public park consists of a 38-acre lake, a handicapped accessible fishing pier, and aquatic gardens. More than two miles of hiker-biker trails surround and connect the lake with Calvert Road Park and College Park Airport and Aviation Museum. The Luther Goldman Birding Trailattracts both expert and novice bird watchers hoping to glimpse finches, orioles, ibis, and other birds. The Prince George's Audobon Society hosts bird walks every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.<br><br><a href="http://www.pgparks.com/page328.aspx" target="_blank" rel="">Click to Learn more</a>