Fort Ward Park Playground Community Engagement Scheduled for December

Fort Ward Park Playground Community Engagement Scheduled for December
Mayor Justin Wilson — Mayor Justin Wilson official website
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City of Alexandria community members are invited to attend upcoming meetings to receive updates on the Fort Ward Park Playground relocation as determined through community and stakeholder engagement that began in 2022.  The relocation of the playground supports objectives of the approved Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Management Plan to enhance park accessibility and meet ADA standards. During these meetings, staff will provide updates on the design development process to move the existing playground uphill from its current location and there will be a portion for Q&A from participants.

The upcoming meetings will be:

  • December 6, 7 p.m.: Virtual Community Meeting on Zoom. Register Now.
  • December 16, 10 a.m – 12 p.m.: In Person Meeting at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center (3210 King Street). No Registration Required. 

For additional information about the Fort Ward Park Playground Accessibility Project, including prior planning studies please visit the Fort Ward Area Management Plan website.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact judy.lo@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5490, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.

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