Why Live in Rockledge
Rockledge, a neighborhood in Bowie, predominantly features single-family homes built during the city's expansion in the early 1960s by developer William Levitt. Home styles include Cape Cods, bilevels, and brick ramblers, generally priced between $350,000 and $550,000. Rockledge Park, nestled within the neighborhood, offers a playground, tennis courts, and a ball field. Nearby, the Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis Trail provides over 5 miles of paved paths for walking and biking. The public Bowie Golf Club and the upcoming City of Bowie Ice Arena, set to open in 2026, add to the local attractions. Bowie Plaza, southwest of Rockledge, features Ledo Pizza, while Bowie Marketplace and Bowie Town Center, located 4 miles south, offer various shopping options including a Harris Teeter grocery store and over 70 retailers. Commuters benefit from the proximity to U.S. Route 50, making the 21-mile drive to Washington, D.C., and the 18-mile drive to Annapolis convenient. The Bowie State University MARC train station is just 2 miles north, and WMATA Metrobuses provide additional public transit options. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 21 miles away.
