[Archived] Design Workshop Scheduled for Hume Springs Neighborhood Park Plan on Saturday, December 13

For Immediate Release: December 5, 2014

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will host a public design workshop for the Hume Springs Neighborhood Park Plan on Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 25 West Reed Ave.  The workshop will include a review of feedback received from the Hume Springs Park survey and a park design charrette.

Hume Springs Park is one of 17 existing neighborhood parks currently being planned for through the park planning process.  The results of this plan will help determine budgeting priorities and recommendations for both short and long-term incremental improvements, ensuring that neighborhood parks serve Alexandria’s needs now and into the future.  For additional information, visit the Neighborhood Park Planning website.

In conjunction with the park planning process, RunningBrooke of Alexandria is partnering with the City to help fund improvements to Hume Springs Park and playground.  This workshop will assist in developing the scope of work for their contribution.  Park improvements anticipated to be under construction in Summer-Fall 2015. 

For additional information about Hume Springs Park contact Judy Lo, Landscape Architect, at 703.746.5490 or judy.lo@alexandriava.gov.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, contact Judy Lo at 703.746.5490 (Virginia Relay 711) or judy.lo@alexandriava.gov.