Spending a Saturday with 58,000 of your closest friends (Photo Credit: Mario Barkley) Experiencing a taste of Turkey without a travel agent (Photo Credit: Scott Suchman/Washingtonian) Getting away from it all (Photo Credit: Beverly M./Bike UMD) Indulging in a gourmet burger from a celebrity chef (Photo Credit: Dorann Weber) Exploring your cultural side (Photo Credit: Mark Noble/Gazette) Getting the attention to detail you deserve (Photo Credit: City of College Park) Fresh produce with a focus on preserving the environment (Photo Credit: City of College Park) Taking a flight into the past (Photo Credit: College Park Aviation Museum) Shopping for local produce and BBQ all in one spot (Photo Credit: City of College Park)
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A Smart Place to Live

In 2012, the City of College Park began research to create a brand that would raise awareness of the City’s numerous assets and promote it as a great place to live and work. Upon completion of the research, a logo and tagline were selected to market the City to potential residents, businesses, and visitors.

Given a thriving university, an educated population, proximity to the nation’s capital, and a growing transit network, the City of College Park has been branded as “A Smart Place to Live.” For more information, please visit our site.

Outdoor Concerts Make Their Way Downtown This Summer

June 10, 2013

South Gate Park Concert and Free Parking Map July 6th: Harp 46 July 13th: Longtooth July 20th: Levi Stephens July 27th: Cold Hard Cash
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Looking for something fun to do in town this Summer? Well look no further as the City of College Park and the Downtown College Park Management Authority launch a free summer concert series in July. Beginning Saturday, July 6th, outdoor concerts will be held each Saturday of the month in South Gate Park (see map in the pictures).  As for the details and schedule:

When

  • Saturdays in July from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Where

  • South Gate Park (on Route 1 between Lehigh Road and Regents Drive)

Parking

  • FREE parking is available in the Downtown parking garage all day on Saturday. It is a short walk from there to South Gate Park.
  • Paid parking is available directly next to the concert venue as well.

 

Concert Schedule

  • July 6th – Harp 46
    • An acoustic music trio blending distinct styles from around the world using a combination of instruments (harp, bass, drums, and strings). The trio met in the music program at the University of Maryland.
  • July 13th – Longtooth
    • A group of friends performing an eclectic mix of rock n roll, blues, and soul filled songs from the 60s to today. Covers include U2, The Pretenders, The Doors, Coldplay, and Radiohead so there’s something for everyone.
  • July 20th – Levi Stephens 
    • A D.C.-native melding R&B with a variety of genres from soul to rock to gospel.  Levi released his first studio album, This Way, in 2010 and regularly plays shows in the region, as well as in New York and Nashville.
  • July 27th – Cold Hard Cash
    • As the name implies, the band is a tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash. Featuring spot-on recreations of classic tunes, the band is sure to make for a fun night out.

Alcohol is prohibited at the concerts.

Free Summer Saturday Parking Returns Downtown

May 17, 2013

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Heading Downtown on a Saturday this summer? The City is covering the parking meters in the Downtown parking garage for the second year in a row, so take advantage of the opportunity to visit your favorite restaurant or try one of our newest additions.

Free summer parking begins Saturday, May 25th, and continues through Saturday, August 17th.

Note that parking is always free in the garage on Sundays.

Farmers Market Recipes: Asparagus Soup

May 9, 2013

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At Sunday’s Grand Opening of the Downtown College Park Farmers Market Ferhat Yalcin, owner of College Park’s own Fishnet, stopped by for a cooking demo. Ferhat used fresh ingredients from the market to make a delicious asparagus soup that patrons were able to sample.

If you’d like to impress your family and friends, here’s the ingredient list and directions:

 Ingredients

  • 6 bunches of asparagus
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 2-3 spring onions
  • Bonito flakes (for fish stock, which you should be able to find in asian markets)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

 Directions

  • Peel the asparagus half way down to the bottom. Cut the spears and keep them separately for use later.
  • In a deep pot, bring water to simmer and add a handful of bonito flake. Let the water simmer, but make sure it doesn’t boil.
  • Chop the spring onions and sautee them lightly.
  • After 10 minutes, filter the water and disregard the flakes.
  • Add the cut pieces of asparagus and cilantro in the water and bring the water to medium heat. Let simmer.
  • Add the chopped spring onions to the water.
  • Simmer for 20-25 minutes, then put the pot ingredients in the blender and run until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Asparagus spears can be sauteed lightly to give them a little crunch.
  • Place spears in serving bowl/cup and add soup.

Farmers Market Recipes: Strawberry Mocktail

May 6, 2013

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Yesterday at the Downtown College Park Farmers Market Gina Chersevani, owner of Buffalo & Bergen in DC, stopped by to serve refreshing, non-alcoholic mocktails. Gina used strawberries and sage sold at the market to make the drinks, which were available for sampling by patrons.

If you’d like to try your hand at the delicious drink here’s the ingredient list and directions:

 Ingredients

  • Pint of strawberries
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • sage

 Directions

  • Combine strawberries, water, vinegar, and sugar in a pot
  • Heat until strawberries reduce and break apart
  • Strain liquid and cool to use as syrup
  • Mix 2 ounces of syrup with 6-8 ounces of seltzer water
  • Garnish with sage
  • For those over 21 years of age, Gina recommends using gin as the spirit for this drink.

Join us for the Downtown Farmers Market Grand Opening

April 30, 2013

While the Downtown College Park Farmers Market has been open for a few weeks this season, we’re ready to showcase the revamped market to the world. To celebrate, a Grand Opening will take place this coming Sunday, May 5th featuring the following events to make for an entertaining day:

  • 11:00 am – Cooking demo with Ferhat Yalcin, owner of College Park’s own Fishnet
  • 12:00 pm – Mocktails with Gina Chersevani, owner of Buffalo & Bergen
  • 1:00 pm – Nutrition expert Katherine Tallmadge
  • All day – Kids’ corner featuring a face painter, balloon animals, and oversized board games

The market will be open during its usual time from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the City Hall parking lot. Free parking is available throughout Downtown on Sundays, including the parking garage off Knox Road.