What's Included in the Phase 1 Draft Concept

The proposed renovation of Douglas Park includes:

  • Updating the existing trails to make the park more accessible.
  • Making the picnic pavilion large enough for four picnic tables and two grills.
  • Adding picnic tables throughout the park for more seating options.
  • Upgrading the gravel path that connects the north end of Douglas Park to the playground to improve accessibility.
  • Replacing the wooden bridge.
  • Updating the existing maintenance access point at S. Stafford Street to create a formal park entrance with additional park signage.

 

The project also proposes a Virginia Runoff Reduction Method (VRRM) easement to meet the stormwater management water quality requirements for this site. A VRRM easement:

  • Is a dedicated easement to Arlington County that protects the existing forested natural area from future disturbance.
  • Requires the area to remain in a natural, vegetated, unmanaged state.
  • Only allows activities that help maintain a desired vegetative community such as removing invasive species, managing forests, hogging bushes, and replanting.

Please find the draft concept design for Douglas Park Phase 1 below. You can also access a PDF version to enlarge the map with this link.