The Prince George's County Genealogical Library, 12219 Tulip Grove Dr., is a research center that houses nearly 6,000 volumes, periodicals and surname files. The library is open Wednesdays and by appointment on the last Saturday of the month; phone (301) 262-2063.
For outdoor recreation, 85-acre Allen Pond Park off SR 197 allows for a variety of activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. The Bowie Ice Arena, an amphitheater, skate park, three soccer fields, two softball fields and a playground also are on-site; phone (301) 809-3011.