[Archived] Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Seeks Community Input on Wilkes Street Park

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Seeks Community Input on Wilkes Street Park Redesign

For Immediate Release: October 28, 2020

The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) will redesign the existing 0.7 acre Wilkes Street Park and is seeking community involvement on the proposed designs on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m.

Using previously collected community input, two park designs were created. The design options will be presented, and community input is requested. The input collected at the meeting and online survey will be used to create the final design of the park.

Important dates:

• November 4: RPCA hosts a second community meeting with the applicant design proposals for the park.
• November 6 – December 4: Second online survey and public engagement is conducted asking for community feedback on the design options.
• December – January: Developer design team prepares a final park design using community input collected.  

• January: RPCA presents final park design to the Park and Recreation Commission for public hearing. 
• February: RPCA presents final park design to the Park and Recreation Commission for endorsement.  

The park will be redesigned in compliance with the South Patrick Housing Affordability Strategy, which includes park improvements such as play areas, seating, and open passive areas that will be designed to be accessible and accommodate all ages and abilities. The park redesign will be implemented through the Heritage at Old Town redevelopment process with all applicable approvals. The park will serve the surrounding residential community and will also continue to serve as a pedestrian and bike trail. 

For more information and to participate in the virtual meeting, visit the project website at alexandriava.gov/116143.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5434, Virginia Relay 711. 

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This release is available at alexandriava.gov/118564