[Archived] Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces Plan for Upland Park

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2021

The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities presented the proposed design of Upland Park, a new 0.8-acre park in Alexandria’s West End, to the Park and Recreation Commission on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Upland Park includes a mix of amenities, such as a naturalistic play area with vertical climbing elements, a dog run, seating that is built into the site, a central lawn, a walking loop, and a promenade.

The park is being designed and built by the Upland Park Developers and will be built in two phases concurrent with the development. The park design follows the Beauregard Small Area Plan, with additional features and details expanded about within the subsequent Beauregard Design Guidelines and the approval of Coordinated Development of District #21. To access the presentation and view the proposed park, please visit www.alexandriava.gov/25560. 

The public may provide comments to the Planning Commission at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 2 and to City Council at its monthly public hearing on Saturday, March 13. For questions, please contact Ana Vicinanzo, Urban Planner II, at ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5494.

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

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This release is available at alexandriava.gov/120154