In the midst of bigger and still expanding communities stands Berwyn Heights, a one square mile town with a deep sense of community. In 1896, it became the seventh incorporated municipality in Prince George’s County.

The town provides excellent services to its residents: a 24-hour police department; a full-service public works department that maintains the streets, parks, and public areas, collects refuse, and is the envy of other communities for its instant snow removal; a call-a-bus program for seniors and handicapped; a code enforcement department to ensure that properties are well maintained; a fire department; a community center; an enclosed street hockey rink; a seniors center; a small library; a contract-station post office; and numerous organizations catering to all ages and interests.

Berwyn Heights is a quiet residential community, set back and somewhat secluded, with curving streets and a variety of home styles—Victorians, ramblers, and split-levels. The streetscapes boast mature trees and well-landscaped yards (the town has been awarded the “Tree City USA” designation every year since 1986). There are three major parks and one smaller playground. Facilities in the parks include baseball fields, tennis courts, a hiker-biker trail, and areas for quiet relaxation.

Every year, the town throws a party for all its residents. This is “Berwyn Heights Day,” an event that includes a fun run, pancake breakfast served by the town council, a parade, food, games, music, and entertainment. It culminates with an outdoor concert in the evening.

Berwyn Heights appeals to middle-class working professionals looking for convenience and affordability in a place with solid community foundations and small-town traditions and values. This is a place where kids grow up, leave, and then return to raise their own families.