Landscaping, Drainage & Hardscape in University Park, MD
Incorporated town — dual permits required (Town + DPIE); Rain Check Rebate applies (tree canopy excepted)
Get a QuoteFor homeowners in University Park, Maryland, Actaeon provides yard drainage, French drains, retaining walls, patios, driveways, sod, and hardscape work. University Park is an incorporated town in Prince George's County — construction permits route through both the Town of University Park and Prince George's County DPIE. Rain Check Rebate applies to qualifying stormwater practices. MHIC #163969.
Drainage in University Park's 1920s Neighborhood
The town's residential lots reflect early 20th-century grading conventions, and Maryland Piedmont clay 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 residential service mix; drainage planning precedes permit submission on all projects.
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.
Rain Check Rebate: University Park properties qualify for Rain Check Rebates on yard drainage, French drains, rain gardens, and most stormwater practices. Per the Prince George's County DoE program FAQ: "The Town of Cheverly, Town of University Park, and the City of College Park offer their own tree rebate programs and therefore properties within these Towns and the City are eligible for all projects except for urban tree canopy projects." For rebate details and applications, visit cbtrust.org.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need both a Town of University Park permit and a County DPIE permit?
Yes. A Town building permit is required for almost all construction projects affecting the exterior of a property or structure. County DPIE permits are handled at 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. For Town permit information, visit upmd.org.
Is the Prince George's County Rain Check Rebate available in University Park?
Yes, with one exception. University Park properties qualify for Rain Check Rebates on yard drainage, French drains, rain gardens, and similar stormwater practices. The Town of Cheverly, Town of University Park, and the City of College Park offer their own tree rebate programs and therefore properties within these Towns and the City are eligible for all projects except for urban tree canopy projects. For rebate program details and applications, visit cbtrust.org.
What drainage patterns are typical in University Park?
The town's residential lots reflect early 20th-century grading practices on Maryland Piedmont soils, where clay-heavy composition channels surface water laterally rather than allowing it to percolate. Low points near foundations and saturated turf after sustained rain are the drainage patterns Actaeon most commonly addresses on University Park properties.
What waterway runs through University Park?
The town includes a large public park and a portion of Wells Run, a small tributary of the Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River. Wells Run and the Northeast Branch eventually drain to the Anacostia River and Chesapeake Bay; University Park's residential areas lie outside the 1,000-foot tidal Critical Area boundary.
Ready to get started in University Park?
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