[Archived] Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Seeks Public Comment on the Extension of Potomac Yard Park

For Immediate Release: October 23, 2020 

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities presented a park design for the extension of Potomac Yard Park to the Park and Recreation Commission on Thursday, October 15 for endorsement. There will be a public hearing on the design for the extension of Potomac Yard Park on November 19, 2020 to provide a written recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration at their December 2020 public hearings. Those unable to attend the public hearing may submit comments on the design of the extension of Potomac Yard Park by mail or email until Wednesday, November 16. 

Potomac Yard Park is the main designated open space for Phase 1 of the North Potomac Yard development project. The 4.5-acre park will be an extension of the currently constructed Potomac Yard Park south of North Potomac Yard. The park is envisioned to be a regional amenity with a mix of active, passive, and social uses and will provide the missing link to create a continuous off-street trail from Braddock Road to Four Mile Run. View design concept on the project page.

The design for the extension of Potomac Yard Park has been an iterative process in 2020 including feedback received from the community through virtual community meetings, Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee meetings, and presentations to the Park and Recreation Commission in July and October.

For comments or questions, please contact Ana Vicinanzo, Urban Planner II, at ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5494. Comments will be accepted by mail or email until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5494, Virginia Relay 711 

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