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Riverfront Park

Park · Laurel, Maryland

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 81 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions todayPicnic tablesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Riverfront Park, a park in Laurel, Maryland. Facilities include picnic tables, and it is used for hiking and picnicking. It is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01592500, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 81 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
20 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.33 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 81 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Patuxent River near Laurel, MD (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Riverfront Park

H: 84° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
42%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
3 AM
Light rain
70°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverfront Park?
Riverfront Park is a park in Laurel, Maryland.
Can you swim at Riverfront Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Riverfront Park rated?
Riverfront Park in Laurel, Maryland has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 109 reviews.

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  • Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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Location & Contact

End of, Main St, Laurel, MD 20707

Laurel, Maryland 20707

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes