Landscaping, Drainage & Hardscape in University Park, MD

Drainage in University Park's 1920s Neighborhood

The town's residential lots reflect early 20th-century grading conventions, and clay-heavy soils channel surface water laterally rather than allowing it to percolate. On University Park's compact lots, that pattern produces saturated turf, low points near house foundations, and runoff that concentrates toward property lines during sustained rain. Actaeon installs French drains, catch basins, and graded surface channels sized for these conditions.

The town includes a large public park and a portion of Wells Run, a small tributary of the Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River. Yard drainage improvements on University Park properties reduce the runoff reaching Wells Run — a benefit for the Northeast Branch and ultimately the Anacostia River and Chesapeake Bay.

An Incorporated Town in Prince George's County

University Park is a town in Prince George's County with 2,454 residents at the 2020 census. The town was incorporated in 1936. It is bordered on the north by College Park, to the south and east by Riverdale Park, and to the south and west by Hyattsville.

Patios, Driveways, and Retaining Walls in University Park

Actaeon builds patios, driveways, retaining walls, and walkways for University Park homeowners. The town's 1920s-era lots often carry mature tree root networks and grade transitions that require careful planning for hardscape installation. We work with natural stone, pavers, concrete, and masonry block. Sod installation, mulch, and outdoor living spaces complete the mix for this 1936-incorporated town; University Park properties are Rain Check eligible at up to $6,000, with urban tree canopy projects excluded per the county program terms.

Permits, Rain Check Rebate, and the Wells Run Watershed

University Park runs a dual permit track. A Town building permit is required for almost all construction projects affecting the exterior of a property or structure. Visit upmd.org for current permit requirements and applications. County DPIE handles the Prince George's County permit.

Prince George's County DPIE
9400 Peppercorn Place, First Floor, Largo, MD 20774
(301) 636-2050
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

University Park properties are eligible for Prince George's County's Rain Check Rebate, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust — up to a $6,000 lifetime maximum per residential property for qualifying stormwater practices — with one exception: because University Park runs its own tree-rebate program, urban tree canopy projects are not eligible. See the Prince George's County page for current rates and eligibility.

The town includes a large public park and a portion of Wells Run, a small tributary of the Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River. University Park's residential areas lie outside the 1,000-foot tidal Critical Area boundary — the Northeast Branch above University Park is non-tidal.

University Park and Its Neighboring Communities

University Park is bordered by College Park to the north and Hyattsville to the south and west — both incorporated cities with live Actaeon service pages. Part of Prince George's County, MD — we serve communities throughout the county.