While heavily suburban, Lanham contains and borders several green spaces offering a respite from the busy D.C. metro area.
* **Greenbelt Park:** Located on the border of Lanham, this national park site offers 174 campsites, nine miles of trails, and three picnic areas within a beautiful forest setting. * **Local Parks:** Community parks such as **Whitfield Community Park** and **Seabrook Park** provide playgrounds, athletic fields, and open green spaces for residents. * **Wildlife:** The local wooded areas are home to typical Mid-Atlantic suburban wildlife, including white-tailed deer, red foxes, eastern gray squirrels, and a variety of migratory birds.