La Plata, Maryland

About La Plata

Set in the southern part of Maryland, La Plata is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 11,374.

La Plata holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 7.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,425 residents per square mile.

📰 La Plata News Today

• La Plata Girls Soccer Embraces Youthful Roster With Regional Championship Goal The BayNet · Aug 18
• New Nurse Practitioner Joins Charles Regional Women’s Health southernmarylandchronicle.com · Aug 18
• La Plata man dies after SUV rolls off tow truck, deputies say DC News Now · Jul 28
• Amy Kathleen Taitano Obituary (2026) - La Plata, MD - Raymond Funeral Service PA - La Plata Legacy obituary · Aug 5
• 1030 Merry Elm Ln, La Plata, MD 20646 Realtor.com · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes La Plata Unique

• A top-25 city in Maryland by population (#22 of 157 incorporated places).
• Positioned in southern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,374.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in La Plata

• Applebee's — american
• Bollywood Masala — indian
• IHOP — breakfast
• Karibbean Fire
• Outback Steakhouse — american
• Pizza Hotline — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Marie's Diner
• Salsitas Grill — mexican
• Texas Roadhouse — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in La Plata

• Clark Run Nature Area reviews ★
• Clark Run Nature Park reviews ★
• La Plata Park reviews ★
• Laurel Springs Park reviews ★
• Silver Linden Park reviews ★
• Tilghman Park reviews ★
• Turkey Hill Park reviews ★
• Wills Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in La Plata

• F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
• La Plata High School
• Mary H. Matula Elementary School
• Milton M. Somers Middle School
• Phoenix International School of the Arts
• Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of La Plata

🏘️ Nearby Communities