Location
9119 Rhode Island Avenue
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This 7-acre park was first established in the 1960’s. Almost 20 years ago, a comprehensive renovation plan was prepared but implementation was deferred due to lack of funding. A new concession/restroom building and recreation plaza were completed in 2018 (Phase 1). A new plan for the remaining park facilities is needed, and GreenPlay, LLC was retained to work with the community to determine the features and amenities to be included in the park. A visioning report and preliminary conceptual plan were completed in May 2019. In the fall of 2019, an Environmental Science and Policy class at the University of Maryland completed a study of options for sports field playing surfaces and a decision guide to assist the City with determining what type of turf to use. Phase 2 of this project is the design and construction of the remainder of the park, which is now underway.
Status
Contract for park design awarded by City Council to KCI Technologies on October 27, 2020. Design plans 60% complete and under review by staff. Community meeting scheduled for July 26 and City Council review schduled for September 6, 2022.
Funding
Anticipated Total Project Cost for design and construction of Phase 2 is $5,829,168 available in the Capital Improvement Program using Capital Project reserves, Program Open Space and State Bond Bills.
Visioning and Planning cost: $29,999
Phase 1 design and construction cost: $1,200,000.
Estimated Completion date
Phase 2 design is estimated to be completed summer 2022 and construction by spring 2023.