[Archived] Ewald Park Parkour Proposal Open House

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2018

The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) will hold an open house to seek feedback on Ewald Park and future park projects, including the addition of Parkour equipment. The meeting will be held in Ewald Park, 4452 Duke St from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 3.

Per the 2016 Neighborhood Park Plan, the playground will be moved to the former tennis court area. RPCA is proposing to amend the park plan to also include a parkour area adjacent to the future playground. The parkour area would have elements for all age groups to practice balance, exercise, and agility. The area would be designed in partnership with parkour athletes from T.C. Williams High School and PKMove. A presentation to the Park and Recreation Commission on the proposal can be viewed here.

The open house will include Parkour Demonstrations, questions and answers with City staff, and activities with the Mobile Art Lab. Community feedback will inform a Park and Recreation Commission determination on whether to approve this change to the Ewald Park Plan at their meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 15. Feedback on the concept can also be sent to dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5491.

For additional information, contact Dana Wedeles at 703.746.5491,  dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov or call Dana Wedeles at 703.746.5491, Virginia Relay 711.