City of Alexandria Invites Community Feedback on Design Options for John Ewald Park

The City of Alexandria invites the community to provide feedback on design options for John Ewald Park, 4452 Duke St. Community members are encouraged to participate in a series of events aimed at gathering input on the proposed designs. The feedback collected will help shape the final park design.

The 3.88-acre park, located on the West End, currently has a lighted basketball court, playground, parking lot, and open grass area. Park improvement recommendations were originally established in 2015 after the completion of a park planning process for each of the City's 19 Neighborhood Parks.

Get Involved! Together, we can create a park that is welcoming, accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone.

John Ewald Park Design Community Meetings

Join City staff as we present concept designs for the park. Learn how your feedback from the fall community survey has been incorporated into the plans and share your thoughts on how the designs can be further improved.

• Park Design Virtual Community Meeting #1
  When: Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m.
  Where: Meeting Registration Link (Zoom Link)

City staff will provide an overview of site data, community survey results, and park design concepts. The park concept designs will be posted to the project webpage and displayed in the park by December 11. Share your input by completing the online survey, which also launches on December 11. The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting.

• Park Design Community Open House #1
  When: Monday, December 16, 7 p.m.
  Where: Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Avenue

Drop by to view display boards, discuss design options with staff, and share your feedback. Light refreshments will be provided.

• Park Design Virtual Community Meeting #2
  When: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 7 p.m.
  Where: Meeting Registration Link (Zoom Link)

Staff will present the preferred park design and gather additional community feedback. The park concept design will be posted to the project webpage and displayed in the park by January 30. Share your input by completing the online survey, which also launches on January 30. The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting.

• Park Design Community Open House #2
  When: Monday, February 10, 7 p.m.
  Where: Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Avenue

Drop by to view display boards, discuss the park design with staff, and share your feedback. Light refreshments will be provided.

To learn more about the John Ewald Park Improvements process or to share your input online, visit our project website: alexandriava.gov/parks/project/john-ewald-park-improvements.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact [email protected] or call 703.746.5490, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available, please email [email protected] or call 703.746.3960.