Frequently Asked Questions

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The first step you should take when you believe a neighbor in Cheverly is in violation of an ordinance is to talk with your neighbor or the property owner about the situation. If you have done so, and the effort has failed, call Cheverly's Code Compliance at 240-770-7647 to register a complaint. Please give the exact address and description of the problem you feel is in violation. All complaints are confidential.

As citizens of the Town of Cheverly, we owe it to ourselves and to our neighbors to maintain our homes and businesses in a manner that has a positive effect on the overall appearance of our City.

The basis of the Code Compliance program rests upon each of us acting as good neighbors. We all have property rights that protect us; however, the term "property rights" also implies that a property owner has certain responsibilities. No property within the city may be used or maintained in a manner that downgrades the value, use, enjoyment, or safety of one's own or surrounding property.

The Office of Code Compliance is responsible for the compliance of City, County, and state codes relating to parking, signs, abandoned vehicles, weed abatement, health, and housing.

One of the main goals of the Code Compliance program is to bring to the attention of residential and business owners any existing code violation that could have a negative impact on their neighborhood. Many such code violations are referred to as "public nuisances." Through voluntary compliance, cooperation, and a spirit of personal responsibility for the well-being of our community, conditions that create code violations can be eliminated and the program will succeed in making the Town of Cheverly an even better place to live.

Code Compliance personnel are always available to attend neighborhood and organizational meetings to explain the program and assist citizens with improving their neighborhoods.

Problems are addressed in a confidential, friendly, and understanding way. On receiving a complaint, a code compliance officer will notify the property owner to explain the problem and suggest solutions. The property owner is then given time to take care of the violation, whether it be by moving an inoperable vehicle to the garage, trimming back weeds, repairing a fence, or relocating trash cans and debris.

While most property owners comply after the first notification, those who don't receive additional notices and/or fines. In addition, some violations may be abated by the town at the owner's expense.

We receive complaints from a number of sources including internal referrals, outside agencies, and the general public. Of those complaints received from the general public, we may offer to keep a complainant's name confidential for various reasons. A court order is required to find out the complainant's name if we agree to confidentiality. If a complainant is not concerned about confidentiality, their name is public record.

Contact the Town, we will be more than happy to explain any questions you might have or work with you on a solution. Please keep in mind that the Town of Cheverly Cannot recommend a contractor to do the work or a specific corrective method.

Contact the Town as soon as possible. Normally, the Town has no problem providing more time for the voluntary correction to code-related issues. Please keep in mind that violations that deal with the Health and Safety of the Community may require immediate attention and might not be subject to extension.

The best thing you can do is be concerned about the welfare and appearance of your street and neighborhood; then take action:

• Organize a block or alley clean-up.
• Return a stray shopping cart to the store.
• Report illegal dumping immediately.
• Remove temporary signs from utility poles.
• Make sure your property is free from code violations.
• Encourage neighbors and surrounding businesses to maintain their property.
• Arrange for Code Enforcement staff to speak at your neighborhood gathering.
• Volunteer to organize a clean-up at your neighborhood school.
• Call to report realtors who advertise properties in your neighborhood with code violations.
• Visit your neighborhood association.
• Encourage your children to care about a clean neighborhood.

The deadline to submit a request is September 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Yes, we plant trees on residents' properties twice a year, Spring and Fall. There is a two-tree maximum per season.

Download the Tree Agreement Form (PDF). Drop off or mail the completed form to the Department of Public Works at 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, MD 20785. You can email Natalie Cruz your completed form.

Use Pepco's online map to quickly and easily report and track a street light outage. 

The Town of Cheverly does not handle animal control issues. This is a county function. Please contact Prince George's County Department of Animal Control Department.

• For carcass removal please call 301-780-7200.
• For live animals please call 877-463-6497.
• For reporting wildlife abnormal behavior call the Maryland DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service at 410-260-8888.
• For potential rabies exposure contact the County Sheriff's Office at (301-780-8600). 

Trash cans are available for purchase at your local home improvement stores, such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart. Please note that trash cans cannot exceed 32 gallons.

To request recycling bins/toters, rain barrels, or compost bins, please complete our online form to be added to the order list. 

Please note: orders will only be placed once the minimum number of requests has been received.

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The Prince George's County Health Department Clinic located at Prince George's Hospital is known as the "Cheverly Clinic". Please call the General Information Number for the Health Department at 301-583-3700.

• North of Route 50: Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department 4213 Edmonston Road, Bladensburg MD (telephone 301-864-4415)
• South of Route 50: Chapel Oaks Volunteer Fire Department 5544 Sheriff Road, Capitol Heights MD (telephone 301-883-2600)
• On Landover Road/202: Kentland Volunteer Fire Company 7701 Landover Road, Hyattsville (telephone 301-773-6033)

No. The town does not rent out any of its facilities.

Prince George's County requires that all dogs/cats/ferrets over the age of four months be licensed. A license must be obtained 30 days after residency is established. Contact Prince George's County Animal Control Management Division, License Section, 8311 D'Arcy Road, Forestville, Maryland, 2074. Phone: 301-499-8300.

Learn More About Elections in Cheverly

Where & How to Register

• Online: You can download an Adobe Acrobat version of the voter registration form from the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
• By Mail: Call 301-430-8020 and a form will be mailed to you.
• In Person:
  1. Motor Vehicle Administration
  2. Board of Elections, 16201 Trade Zone Avenue, Suite 108, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20774, any weekday from 8 am to 4:30 pm (except holidays)
  3. Come into Town Hall, 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, for a registration form.

The Division Of Vital Records, under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, provides people with certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates. In addition, the Division provides information on procedures for registering an adoption, legitimation, or an adjudication of paternity, or for creating a birth certificate for a person born in Maryland for whom no birth certificate ever existed. The Division also provides verification of a divorce. Contact the Division of Vital Records at 800-832-3277. You can also get this information online.

The park is zoned I-1, light industrial. There are over 125 acceptable uses permitted under the county zoning ordinance. Wholesale, retail, trade, manufacturing, and service-oriented businesses are currently operating in the park.

The park is the current home of Pepsi-Cola, Griffith Consumers Oil, Rite-Way Corp., Nova Label, Auction Supply, American Bearing, and Mosaic.

In addition to its great location -- close to Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis -- the park was developed to be aesthetically pleasing and secure. The well-maintained streets, lush green grass, mature trees, and well-designed buildings provide a beautiful setting in which to do business.

The Cheverly Police Department provides 24-hour coverage to the Town, however, the administrative offices are only open weekdays, from 9 am until 5 pm.

In the case of an Emergency - Dial 911

The non-emergency telephone number for calls for service or police response is 301-352-1200, 24 hours a day. The Prince George's County, Combined Public Safety Communications Facility, dispatches Cheverly police units for calls within the town.

The general administrative telephone number for the police department is 301-341-1055. This telephone is answered on weekdays, from 7 am until 7 pm, and on Saturdays, from 8 am until 4 pm.

Yes, we would be glad to check on your home. You can notify the police department of your absence, and schedule a house check by either:

• Contacting the office at 301-341-1055.
• Downloading the House Check Form and returning it to the Cheverly Police Department either in person or by mail.
• Submitting a House Check Form directly to the Police Department via email.

The police department sells The Club at a cost to all town residents. The Club can be purchased at the police station on weekdays, from 7 am until 7 pm, and on Saturdays, from 8 am until 4 pm.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the police department's Ride-Along program. The Ride-Along program provides an opportunity for citizens to get to know their police officers, to provide citizens interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to examine the job and to educate the community about the responsibilities of police officers. Citizens learn what to expect if they ever have a need to call for police assistance and officers get an opportunity to get to know community members.

Participants are required to sign a waiver and an acknowledgment of Ride-Along rules, with persons under the age of 16 requiring a parent's signature. Ride-Alongs must first be approved by a police department supervisor. To begin the process of scheduling a Ride-Along, please contact the Cheverly Police Department at 301-341-1055.

Report copies, such as crime or accident reports, are provided to persons who have a legitimate interest in the event that generated the report. They are available at the police station for a Fee:

• Incident Reports are $5 (No charge for victims of the incident)
• Accident Reports are $10

Some reports, specifically accident reports, may not be available for up to 72 hours after the time of the incident.

All Maryland Uniform Citations, with the exception of Red Light and Speed Camera violations, Cheverly parking citations, and Cheverly municipal infractions, must be paid to the District Court of Maryland. Instructions for these payments are included on the back of such citations.

• Red Light camera violations must be paid directly to the Town of Cheverly, either by mail or in person at the police station, online on the Violation Info website, or over the phone at 866-790-4111.
• Speed Camara violations must be paid directly to the Town of Cheverly, either by mail or in person at the police station or online on the IP360 Webpay website.
• Cheverly parking citations and municipal infractions must be paid directly to the Town of Cheverly, either by mail or in person at the police station, or online on the GovPayNow website.

Violations that are older than 60 days, or that have been flagged by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration or by the Town-appointed collections agency, cannot be paid by check if paid at the station. Documents that will lift MVA flags or collection summons will be issued by the police department at that time.

The Cheverly Police Department is located next to the Cheverly Town Hall at 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, Prince George's County, Maryland 20785.

From the MD 95 Beltway

Take MD 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) south to MD 202 (Landover Road), exiting off onto the right ramp. Turn left on MD 202, proceed approximately 2 blocks, and turn right onto Cheverly Avenue. Follow Cheverly Avenue approximately a mile to Forest Road. Make a left turn onto Forest Road and follow the same to the Town Hall / Police Department located at 6401 Forest Road. The Police Department occupies a separate building to the right as you enter the Town Park complex.

From Washington, DC & Locations South

From DC 395, Howard Road, and/or New York Avenue, take DC 295 south into Maryland. Continue south on MD295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) to MD 202 (Landover Road), exiting off onto the right ramp. Turn right on MD 202, proceed approximately 1 block, and turn right onto Cheverly Avenue. Follow Cheverly Avenue approximately a mile to Forest Road. Make a left turn onto Forest Road and follow the same to the Town Hall / Police Department located at 6401 Forest Road. The Police Department occupies a separate building to the right as you enter the Town Park complex.

Alternative Routes

• From MD 95, take westbound U.S. 50 (John Hanson Highway) to MD 202 (Landover Road), exiting off on the right ramp. Turn right onto Landover Road and follow Cheverly Avenue on the left. Forest Road will be on the left.
• From MD 295, take eastbound U.S. 50 (John Hanson Highway) to Columbia Park Road, exiting onto the right ramp. Turn left onto Columbia Park Road, and after approximately 1 block, turn right onto Cheverly Avenue. Forest Road will be on the right.

All applications for mail-in ballots will be processed and reviewed by the Board of Election Supervisors for eligibility and approval within four business days after the date they are received. In the event of an issue in the approval process, the applicant will be notified by the Town Clerk who may provide steps towards resolving the issue.

The person designated to pick up the mail-in ballot on someone else’s behalf cannot be any of the following: the mayor, a member of the town council, any candidate for the office of mayor or town council, or a member of the immediate family of any of the aforementioned.

Yes, you may vote in-person on Election Day provided the requested mail-in ballot has not yet been returned to Town Hall. All mail-in ballots received are cross-referenced with in-person voters to assure that no voter can cast multiple ballots.

Is it diseased? Is it a danger to your house or to others?

You may want to ask a consulting arborist first rather than a specialist in tree removal.

According to the American Society of Consulting Arborists in Rockville, Maryland, consulting arborists "are dedicated to the objective assessment of trees, the enhancement of the community and the protection of the environment."

Homeowners may seek a consulting arborist for:

• Knowledge of tree care, preservation, and maintenance
• Expertise about tree and plant selection and planting
• Assessment and identification of tree risks and hazards
• Advice on tree preservation
• Appraisal of trees
• An investigation into tree disputes and negligence
• Inspection of plant material and tree issues

See the ASCA website for more information on the scope of consulting arborists' work. Click on "find a consulting arborist" to find one in our area. At "ASCA the expert" you can submit your question online."

Kilmer Park, the newest of Cheverly's parks, was purchased by the town in 2015 and annexed in 2017. Through a public process, citizens made many suggestions for uses within the park. There is a dog waste station, and many who have already taken the survey walk their dogs in the park. Cub Scouts have helped plant berry bushes along the sidewalk. We hope that will be the beginning of a food garden within the park whose produce will be available to all. There is already a fruiting persimmon tree. The park is open to pedestrians, with limited street parking. It is closed to vehicles.

Moving to the Washington area? Consider Cheverly, Maryland!

Cheverly Is a Great Community

Experience small-town community living in a big city suburb. Neighbors know, befriend, and help each other. When someone loses a cat, people keep their eyes out. Pothole outside your house? Call the head of Public Works. Need recommendations for roofers, babysitters, restaurants, pet care, and more? Join one of our active community listservs. Participate in our annual Cheverly Day festivities, including our own exciting fireworks. Dress up in your finest for the annual Town Prom. See your local government in action. Attend our old-fashioned Town meetings where civility reigns and issues receive thoughtful consideration. Get to know your elected mayor and council members. There are many great reasons to discover Cheverly!

Fabulous Location

Capitol Hill and Washington's major federal and commercial offices are only a 15-minute ride from Cheverly's own Metro station. It's 25 minutes by car via Route 50. The Washington Nationals are just a few Metro stops away at the Navy Yard station. The Baltimore Orioles are 40 minutes north and the Redskins are just three miles away to the east. And just 25 minutes to the east are Annapolis and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.

Solid Affordable Living

Cheverly is well known for it's very affordable, high-quality, small-town living. This close-knit, active community has its own Metro stop and all of the advantages of a friendly small town. Cheverly's one-and-one-half square mile area is almost entirely residential. The heavily treed neighborhoods consist of mostly single-family, two-story dwellings, appealing to a variety of architectural tastes. Homes generally date from the 1920s to the 1990s. Cheverly was recently described by The Washington Post as a "pastoral community of largely professional people" where one can "find not only great buys but also a busy, unpretentious community." Read another view from The Washington Post.

Our homes are among the most affordable in the Washington metropolitan area. Because of Cheverly's location and quality of life, its houses have great resale value, too. Many homes are bought by folks who grew up in town. Despite its excellent services and amenities, Cheverly has one of the lowest property tax rates in the area. This is a winning combination when coupled with one of the lowest crime rates in the area.

Thinking of buying a home in Cheverly? Learn more about some of our Town ordinances here.

Excellent Schools

Cheverly has its own public and private elementary schools: Gladys Noon Spellman, Judith P. Hoyer, and St. Ambrose Roman Catholic.

Nearby Bladensburg High School was reconstructed from the ground up and opened its doors in the Fall of 2005. It is a state-of-the-art facility for Cheverly High School students. Some Cheverly high school students may choose to attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School for their science and tech program, which is among the best in the nation, while others may select nearby parochial or other high school programs.

Visit our Schools page to learn more about elementary and nursery school programs in Cheverly.

Excellent Recreational Opportunities

Cheverly boasts a wide variety of recreational outlets for young and old alike. The private Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club is one of the best private pools around and has some of the best clay and composition tennis courts in the entire Washington area. Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex, adjacent to the Washington Redskins Stadium, is only three miles away.

For adults in the community, civic groups, as well as numerous book and potluck groups, make for an active social life. Families with children also take advantage of the town's many community sports, theatrical, play and social groups. Visit our Community Organizations page to learn more about civic activities in Cheverly.

The Cheverly Community Market provides a place for friends and neighbors to get together during their season.

There are a number of parks in town, with activities for everyone - from playground equipment for children to exercise equipment. Cheverly has an active population of fitness enthusiasts, from cyclists to walkers to joggers. Town Park has a fantastic jogging track for running fans that want a break from the hills in town, and Gast Park has strength training equipment to keep our residents fit and healthy!

Public

Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary

• 5 to 12 years old (Kindergarten through 6th grade)
• View contact information, address, and more 

Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School serves more than 750 students from the attendance area. The school has a comprehensive curriculum.

The school was dedicated to the late congresswoman, Gladys Noon Spellman, a distinguished resident of Cheverly who represented the community on the county school board and county council, and in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mrs. Spellman was a teacher and began her civic involvement as president of this school's PTA in the Cheverly community.

In 1991, Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary was constructed on the former grounds of Happy Acres Elementary, a K-3 school. The new school combined Cheverly-Tuxedo Elementary (grades 4-6), with Happy Acres Elementary. The new site was able to house students from both schools in one building. The school, which opened as a Model Comprehensive School, boasted a computer lab, a science lab, an art room, and a foreign language component. In its second year, an ESOL program was added to the existing programs. The school has experienced rapid growth in enrollment and achievement. Since the late 1990s, the school has enjoyed numerous awards and recognition for its high scores on the MSPAP and other standardized tests. Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School was cited by the Department of Education from data gathered by the University of Texas as being a high-achieving high-poverty school. In 2000, the school was selected by the Maryland Department of Education as a Peer Mentoring School to work with other high-poverty schools in order to raise their academic achievement.

Judith P. Hoyer

• Closed
• View contact information, address, and more

Judith P. Hoyer Facility has specialized in early childhood education since its opening in 1993 to 1994.

Judith P. Hoyer originated as Cheverly Tuxedo Elementary School in 1927. The school and the community of Cheverly have a long history of working together. The school was expanded to include more classrooms and a gymnasium, to be used by the school and the community. The school is now closed, however, the community continues to use the gymnasium. The Prince George's County Public School system uses it for administrative purposes.

Private

Early School Program

• 2 to 5 years old (must be potty trained)
• View contact information, address, and more

The Early School Program, which meets on Thursdays, 10 am to 2 pm, focuses on readiness skills. Curriculum for older students includes pre-reading, opposites, phonics, math, and other age-appropriate skills. Younger students focus on colors, shapes, rhymes, and counting.

Weekday Nursery

• 2 to 5 years old (Pre-schoolers)
• View contact information, address, and more

Cheverly Weekday Nursery offers developmentally appropriate activities and learning for children ages two to five. The program has served the community and local families since 1970. Weekday Nursery offers 2 day, 3 day, and 5 day enrollment options: half day (8 am to noon) and full day (8 am to 3 pm) with aftercare available until 6 pm.

At Cheverly Weekday Nursery, children have a place to grow outside the home. The faculty helps students learn more about themselves in relation to other children, to adults other than the parents, and to the world around them. They strive to help children grow in the richest, most satisfying, most constructive way while preparing for the school years ahead. Learning is hands-on and designed to develop independent thinking, self-sufficiency, social and emotional maturity, and readiness for kindergarten. Children enjoy multiple free-play areas (including water, sand, art, dramatic play, blocks, science, manipulative games, and toys), story and music times, educational field trips, and more. In addition, children receive speech, language, vision and hearing screenings, personalized attention, and the opportunity to participate in annual Christmas and spring programs. Children are given the freedom to grow and learn in an environment balanced with enough guidance and structure for each child to feel secure.

Classes for all programs are held at the Cheverly United Methodist Church at Forest Road and Cheverly Avenue.

St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary

• 4 to 14 years old (Pre-K through 8th grade)
• View contact information, address, and more

St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary School opened with four grades in 1950 and expanded to eight by the following year. Its students now number about 250. Street Ambrose School has all-day pre-kindergarten and provides before- and after-school care. The school also offers foreign language, gym, art, computer, band, and choir. It has an active Home and School Association and regularly participates in sports through the Catholic Youth Organization.

St. Ambrose School strives to give each student a firm grasp of fundamental skills: to develop in each student the ability to think critically, creatively, and independently; and to foster in each an appreciation for the diversity of human experience. St. Ambrose encourages its students to pursue their special academic talents in the hope that knowledge, diligently sought and acquired, will lead to wisdom that will serve both the individual and the community. Each student's intellectual development prepares him or her for further schooling and also for life. St. Ambrose seeks to develop in each student a broad breadth and depth of knowledge, to encourage in each student creative and aesthetic appreciation, and to increase its students' understanding of intellectual and cultural diversity.

St. Ambrose School is a Roman Catholic School affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.

Overview

Cheverly has an active community of organizations that focus on a wide variety of interests. The town has a wealth of volunteer opportunities, and these groups help make many of the things we enjoy possible. Scroll down to learn more about community organizations in Cheverly, or visit their websites for further information. To become a qualified Community-oriented public service organization, the Mayor and Town Council require the following: that the general membership consists of at least 20 regular members with at least 50% of the regular members being Cheverly residents.

• View the Community Organization Form (PDF)

Youth & Families

• Cheverly Boys and Girls Club
• Cheverly Parents Resource Center (CPRC)
• Cheverly Boy Scout Troup 257 and Cub Scout Pack 257
• Cheverly Soccer Club
• Cheverly Working Moms
• Girl Scouts
• Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club
• Cheverly Youth Commission

Civic & Community Interest

• American Legion
• American Legion Auxiliary
• Cheverly CERT
• Cheverly Community Market
• Cheverly Community Vegetable Gardens
• Cheverly Day Committee
• Cheverly Forum for Accountability and Action
• Cheverly History Club
• Cheverly Men's Basketball
• Cheverly Village
• Civic African American Community Organization (CAACO)
• Fourth Ward Civic Association
• Friends of Lower Beaverdam Creek
• Garden Club
• Homemaker's Club
• Cheverly Women's Club
• Cheverly United Methodist Church

American Legion

The American Legion is a congressionally chartered mutual-aid veterans organization founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime period as defined by the U.S. Congress. The American Legion Post 108 in Cheverly was first organized in 1933 and completed in 1941; built by post members of materials collected from Rock Creek Park, the East Wing of the White House, a bridge in Washington, DC, the McLean Mansion, and contains old doors from the U.S. Supreme Court. The post family currently has over 450 members and sponsors Boy Scout Troop 257and Cub Scout Pack 257.

The eligibility dates to be a member of the American Legion can be seen at the American Legion website. To be a member of the Son's of the American Legion your father, grandfather, or great grandfather needed to serve during the eligibility dates. Ladies who are veterans but did not serve during the eligibility dates are eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary. The Post is open seven days a week; space includes a pool table, dartboards, and a hall that seats in excess of 200 people.

• Address: 3608 Legion Drive
• Phone: 301-773-0108

American Legion Auxiliary

The Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 is a local veteran's support organization. We work hard to support our military and veterans! Founded in the 1940s, the Cheverly Auxiliary has a rich history. Its members' volunteer efforts have touched the lives of veterans in numerous ways. There are new generations of veterans to reach out to, and with the passage of time the needs of our older veterans and their families increase. Annually we sponsor young women to attend Maryland Girls State, raise awareness in our community about veterans issues, sponsor Americanism activities for local youth- among many, many other activities. The Cheverly Auxiliary believes that caring for all veterans is a sacred trust, and its members strive to do so with the same courage our veterans exhibited in their service to our country. We welcome new members! Membership requirements are explained on their website.

• Email the American Legion Auxiliary

Boy Scouts / Cub Scouts

The mission of the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. What is the Oath? 40 simple words that can transform your son: On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, to obey the Scout law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. What is the Law? Twelve more simple words that should define everyone's character: A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. How do we do this? Going camping and hiking. Pitching tents and building fires. Doing community service projects. Developing citizens and leaders.

The Cub Scouts serves boys and girls from first through fifth grade, Boy Scouts is for boys sixth grade and above. Come Join the Scouting Adventure!

Website

• Cheverly Boy Scout Troop 257
• Cheverly Cub Pack Troop 257

Contact

• Email the Boy Scout Troop 257 Scout Master
• Email Cub Scout Pack 257

Cheverly Boys and Girls Club (CBGC)

The Cheverly Boys and Girls Club has a very active sports program for ages 4 - 13, which includes Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and T-Ball.

• Website

Cheverly History Club

The club is no longer active but maintains their website.

• Website

Cheverly CERT

The Mission of Cheverly CERT is to provide critical support to the Town of Cheverly and assistance to residents during an emergency. To accomplish this mission, Cheverly CERT has three areas of focus:

1. Providing our members with on-going training in disaster response, emergency preparedness, leadership, and organizational skills.
2. Educating residents in Cheverly emergency preparedness.
3. Supporting the Cheverly Police Department and related emergency services in the event of a disaster

• Website
• Email
• Phone number: 240-303-2447

Cheverly Community Market

The Cheverly Community Market is committed to offering a vibrant market that strengthens the community through providing fresh, nutritious food from local sources, and encouraging unique local businesses and artisans. We accept Maryland-DC WIC/FMNP/SNAP and provide matching funds for all programs.

The Market is held every other weekend from May - December at the Cheverly Community Center, located at 6401 Forest Road. Visit our website for dates and other updates.

Come fill your Market basket with the best in local produce, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, bread, pastries, and more!

• Website
• Email

Cheverly Men's Basketball

"Cheverly Men's Basketball is for men 35 years old and older to play informal pickup basketball during the week at the Town Gym."

Cheverly Parents Resource Center (CPRC)

The Cheverly Parents Resource Center (CPRC) supports Cheverly families with young children by providing valuable information, hosting drop-in playgroups, and holding special events such as local field trips and occasional workshops on topics of interest to parents.

The main activity of CPRC is drop-in playgroups, which offer families with young children the opportunity to meet, make friends, and play. Playgroup meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 am until 11:30 am at the Community Center in cold weather and at Gast Park (also known as "Cheese Park") in warm weather. Playgroup group is geared toward young children (birth to preschool) but school-age siblings can join us in the summer months.

Special playgroups, including the monthly Birthday and Halloween playgroups, winter holiday party, summer breakfasts at the Arboretum, and other special events are just a few special activities that this community group enjoys.

• Website

Cheverly Soccer Club

The Cheverly Soccer Club formed in 1995. The club sponsors both indoor and outdoor soccer (tot through U-18) and hosts the very popular annual summer Challenger British Soccer Camp program.

Cheverly Swim & Racquet Club

The Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club. The club is a private facility.

• Website

Cheverly Village

Cheverly Village helps seniors and other residents of Cheverly to stay in community and age in motion. Cheverly Village volunteers provide services and create social and educational activities that support Village members in continuing to live in their homes as active, valued members of the community.

• Email us
• Phone: 240-770-1033
• Visit the Cheverly Village website

Cheverly Youth Commission (CYC)

The CYC is an organization committed to promoting youth engagement in the Cheverly community. We are striving towards making sure teenagers are informed about town politics, volunteer opportunities, and community gatherings in order to become better voters and more active members of the town. For more information on how to join the CYC or support the Vote16 initiative, contact us below.

• Instagram - @chvyouthcommission

Civic African American Community Organization (CAACO)

Our primary purpose is to unify the African American community in all segments of life within various communities.

We want to activate, engage, educate, and empower, to present a strong concerted effort in meeting situational awareness particular to our community. This is achievable by pursuing and supporting local policies that address our needs, building partnerships with community groups, demonstrating a commitment to engage in local activity and establishing a physical presence in the community.

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every month except for holidays at 7 pm.

• Contact: Barbara Brown (CAACO President)
• Email
• Phone: 202-670-6418

Fourth Ward Civic Association

The Fourth Ward Civic Association's purpose is to identify Ward issues affecting the community and to them in particular. The Association encourages residents to become involved with and participate in civic matters at all levels of Government -Town, County, State, and Federal. It also fosters an environment to improve communication among all residents of the Ward and Town officials. Meetings are held the third Monday of every month except for holidays at 7 pm All Fourth Ward residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

• Contact: Edward Reddick, President of the Association
• Phone: 301-520-3777
• Email Edward Reddick

Friends of Lower Beaverdam Creek

Friends of Lower Beaverdam Creek is a volunteer-led nonprofit founded by Cheverly residents in 2004 to help restore and celebrate area streams. Accomplishments include creating a stream access trail from the Community Center through Woodworth Park to Magruder Spring at the south end of Cheverly Avenue, installing interpretative signage and removed hundreds of tires and tons of trash during clean up events; promote clean water policies and practices in our region. FLBC collaborates with the Cheverly Conservation Alliance, the Anacostia Watershed Society and others. FBC welcomes volunteers for all its activities. Community service credit is given to students. FLBC volunteers meet for fieldwork parties the last Saturday of the month; check the website or town newsletter for details.

• Contact: Joani Horchler (volunteer coordinator) or Dan Smith (president)
• Phone: 301-802-7445

Cheverly Garden Club

The Cheverly Garden Club's purpose is to encourage and advance the fine art of sustainable gardening and landscaping; the study of horticulture and conservation; beautification of our environs; and to aid in the protection of native trees, shrubs and plants. Established in 1954, the club gathers each month to listen to engaging speakers, swap garden plants, take field trips, and share information between new and experienced gardeners alike. The Garden Club meets the third Monday of each month at the Cheverly United Methodist Church. Club members participate in yearly service projects, such as making and delivering floral arrangements for shut-ins in Cheverly and maintaining the Memorial Garden at Cheverly United Methodist Church. The popular annual Garden Club sale offers vegetables, hanging baskets, and plants from members' yards.

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Cheverly Girl Scouts

The Cheverly Girl Scouts girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through enriching experiences such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding skill and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision making, and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities and leadership skills.

Scout Levels:

• Any girl 5 to 17 years of age can join the world largest organization for girls at different grade-levels:
• Girl Scout Daisy, grades K-1
• Girl Scout Brownie, grades 2-3
• Girl Scout Junior, grades 4-5
• Girl Scout Cadette, grades 6-8
• Girl Scout Senior, grades 9-12

Contact:

• Brownie Troop: Email Marcie Goeke-Morey
• Junior Troop: Email Carol Hart
• Cadette Troop: Email Peggy Callahan or Email Andrea Cerulli
• Ambassador Troop: Email Joy Pritchett

Cheverly Forum for Accountability & Action

The Cheverly Community Forum for Accountability and Action (The Cheverly Forum) is a group of Cheverly neighbors working to advance inclusion, equity, and justice. Our mission is to cultivate relationships, build bridges, and provide platforms to involve those whose stories and perspectives are too often unheard, disregarded, or otherwise crucially missing from public discussion and decision.

Open to all, the Cheverly Forum seeks out and listens to the concerns and ideas of people and organizations aiming to rectify and improve our community life and local government. Accordingly, the Forum raises those voices, nurtures understanding, builds consensus around community priorities, and champions efforts to put them into effect.

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The Cheverly Homemakers Club

For 50 years the Homemakers Club has been promoting programs to strengthen the home, family and community life. The club meets the second Monday of each month September through May in various members' homes, and programs featuring a variety of topics are presented.

• Email Gail Hill 
• Phone: 301-322-1461

Cheverly Women's Club

The Cheverly Women's Club was founded in 1919 to unite the women of Cheverly for their mutual benefit and for the promotion of their common interests in education, civic and moral measures.

Through the years, the Women's Club has grown to empower the women of Cheverly to serve the needs of our diverse community through collaboration and cooperation with other organizations in our area. The Club's main goals are to improve the welfare of children, increase interest in our civic duties and to spread tolerance, kindness and understanding to as many people as possible. possible.

The Cheverly Women's Club understands that Love is the greatest power. It's focus is to help create a safe and loving community that's compassionate, caring, kind and shows "Love in Action."

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Cheverly Fitness Bootcamp

Cheverly Fitness Bootcamp is your free community fitness resource! We are community led, gathering together to do body weight and light weight workouts, each at their own pace. During Covid 19 restrictions and weather permitting, we meet outdoors on Thursdays at 6 am at the town track and Saturday mornings at Euclid Park. If you would like to receive information and be notified when we resume, email our google group or our Facebook group called Cheverly Bootcamp.

Cheverly United Methodist Church

The "church in the heart of the community with the community in its heart," has been in ministry and service to the town since the early 1940s. Many Cheverly young people began their childhood education here at the Cheverly UMC Weekday Nursery and former Mother's Day Out programs. In addition to Sunday morning worship at 10 am, church activities include Sunday School for all ages, Wednesday Night Bible Study and Thursday Evening Prayer. Cheverly UMC is the meeting place for the Cheverly Garden Club, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Daisy Troops, several AA groups and Love 2 Dance II Dance Academy.

If you are new to Cheverly or thinking of moving here, we welcome you. Cheverly is a wonderful town with a great community spirit. We boast some of the best services you can find, lots of friendly faces from many backgrounds, and a beautiful environment with a wide variety of home styles and trees galore. You can learn about the services available by checking out the links on this site. We have learned that to maintain an attractive community takes a lot of work. So over the decades since Cheverly's incorporation in 1931, we have adopted a number of ordinances intended to help maintain the quality of community life. To avoid surprises later on, please take a look at some key Cheverly ordinances. Of particular importance please note our restrictions on front yard fences and parking of commercial vehicles. If you have questions about any of these ordinances, please contact the Cheverly town office at 301-773-8360.

• View more on the Before You Buy a Home in Cheverly page. 

Anyone in middle school or high school is welcome to attend Cheverly Youth events. Older youth, ages 18-25 are also welcome to attend events.

Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Youth Coordinator. Please email ywhite@cheverly-md.gov with further inquires.

There are multiple ways to stay up to date on Cheverly Youth Events. See below!

Sign up for our text messaging system! You will be notified when new events are scheduled.

Follow us on Social Media!

Instagram: @cheverlyyouth

Facebook: Cheverly Youth

We are here for you all - please feel free to make suggestions! Fill out the Youth Event Survey here.

Click here to see the most recent community service opportunities. Cheverly Youth is always accepting volunteers to prepare for youth events and other events in the community!

No, ALL are welcome at Cheverly Youth events! We strive to give you all a space to gather and connect with youth from all ends of the County. Never hesitate to bring friends or relatives who are also in middle school or beyond.

The Cheverly Youth Town Council gives teens a voice in shaping youth programs and activities in our community. The council is made up of one representative from each of the six wards (grades 10–12) and one Youth Advisor (ages 18–22), all nominated by the Mayor and Council. Members attend monthly meetings, scheduled with students in mind, to share ideas, represent their peers, and work with the Town’s Youth Coordinator to help plan and support events. By serving, members play a key role in making Cheverly’s youth programs fun, welcoming, and tailored to the interests of young people. If you are interested in serving, fill out the interest form!

• You will help to create the expectations for the council – what do you want the Youth Council to be?
• You will brainstorm ideas for events – what are your hobbies? What types of sports, creative or social events do you want to see? What are your friends interested in?
• We will meet once a month – the meeting date will be based on your availability each month. We understand that you are in school and sports and do not want to add any stress!
• We will explore how we can contribute to youth in Cheverly – what do you or anyone you may know need? Is there a way we can provide for the youth and meet their needs?
• We will talk about connecting with Mayor and Council – what will it look like when we present issues in town meetings? What types of issues can you think to address?
• We will talk about personal progress – how do you want to develop as an individual? Is there any trainings you or your friends are interested in? How can we help you thrive?

Members of the Youth Town Council should be in Grades 10-12 and the Youth Advisor on the Council should be between the ages of 18 and 22. 

Yes, you must be a Cheverly resident to be on the Cheverly Youth Town Council.

The Cheverly Youth Town Council gives teens a voice in shaping youth programs and activities in our community. The council is made up of one representative from each of the six wards (grades 10–12) and one Youth Advisor (ages 18–22), all nominated by the Mayor and Council. Members attend monthly meetings, scheduled with students in mind, to share ideas, represent their peers, and work with the Town’s Youth Coordinator to help plan and support events. By serving, members play a key role in making Cheverly’s youth programs fun, welcoming, and tailored to the interests of young people. If you are interested in serving, click here to learn more or fill out an interest form!

Residents, homeowners, and family members Cheverly residents who have served in one of the Armed Forces branches of the United States under the Department of Defense, the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.

Applicants may not select the location of their banner. Placement is determined by the Hometown Heroes Committee and follows a deliberate order designed to ensure consistency.

Submissions are accepted all year long. Banners are hung in July and January of each year.

The banners are 30 inches wide by 82 inches high and are printed heavy-duty 18-ounce vinyl designed for outdoor durability. Each banner includes an image of the Hometown Hero, their name, and the official seal of their service branch.

The Hometown Heroes program was created with the specific mission of honoring residents of Cheverly who have served in one of the Armed Forces branches of the United States under the Department of Defense, the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force. Residents are invited to submit an application for recognition of their family member(s) that qualify for the Hometown Heroes program. Submitted applications are reviewed by the Hometown Heroes Committee, who verify military service, ensuring each nomination meets program criteria. Qualified nominations are formally recommended to the Town Council for final approval. There is a $250 fee for each banner.

The banners will be displayed on poles along Cheverly Avenue and surrounding Legion Park.

See the information requested on the Hometown Heroes Banner Request Form.

The banner will remain displayed for 1 year.

After the display period ends, Hometown Heroes Banners will be returned to the individual who submits the banner application. The display period of the banner can be extended for an additional year (up to 3 years) for a fee of $75. If no display poles are available, new submissions will be given priority. The committee will then determine whether your display is eligible for extension.

To nominate a veteran, fill out the Hometown Heroes Banner Request Form.

Residents nominating a veteran for the Hometown Heroes Program are responsible for the non-refundable $250 payment associated with the banner.

Submission for a Hometown Heroes banner must include a high-quality image. REQUIREMENTS: Front-facing portrait, service uniform (example: bootcamp picture). If you do not have a digital copy, please bring the image to Cheverly Town Hall during business hours. Town Staff will make a copy in order to maintain image quality as much as possible. Please note: your submission will not be processed without an image. Recognize that any image you submit will be enlarged to 31in by 26in.