[Archived] Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities releases Draft Neighborhood Parks Plans

For Immediate Release: April 30, 2015

The Park Planning, Design, and Capital Development Division is currently planning for the City's existing Neighborhood Parks, which we characterize as being 0.5 - 10 acres with a service area of up to 0.5 miles. 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.

Staff developed the following draft plans for seventeen parks in spring 2015 after an extensive existing condition, use analysis, and community feedback period: Draft Neighborhood Park Plans

To provide feedback on the plan, please click here to take a survey. The survey will be available until the end of June 2015. Park Planning will also hold community workshops to review the plans and receive feedback on the following dates:

District 1: May 14, 7 p.m.
Charles Houston Recreation Center. 901 Wythe St.
Includes: Montgomery Park, Powhatan Park, Lee Center

District 2: May 27, 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Includes: Hume Springs Park, 3550 Commonwealth Ave, Landover Park, Goat Hill Park, Timberland Park, Hooffs Run Park & Greenway, Beach Park, Angel Park

District 3: June 4, 7 p.m.
Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Ave.
Includes: Luckett/Skate Park, Taney Ave Park, Ewald Park, Mulligan Park, Chambliss Park, Stevenson Park

Following the community input, Park Planning Staff will make changes to the draft plans and complete the document, including cost estimates. In fall 2015, Staff will present the final draft plan to the Park and Recreation Commission and City Council for endorsement.

For additional information, including a map of the neighborhood parks, visit the Neighborhood Parks Project website or contact Dana Wedeles, Park Planner, at 703.746.5491 or Dana.Wedeles@alexandriava.gov.