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Fairlington Park Reconstruction

Aaron Wohler Park Development Arlington County Parks and Recreation

Today’s Meeting

 Timeline  Discuss Survey Results  Discuss Conceptual Design  Record Input from Community

Improvement Process

 Public Process (2-3 Months)

• Present & Discuss Initial Conceptual Design
• Present Final Conceptual Design

 Improvements

• Finalize Drawings / Permitting (4-5 Months)
• Bidding / Board Approval (2 Months)
• Begin Construction (summer 2017)

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Athletic Field Exercise Path Fairlington Park Fairlington Community Building Playground Amphitheater Exercise Equipment Gazebo

Existing Conditions

Survey Results (3/1/16 – 4/15/16)

 Majority access the park off of S. Utah Street and from the parking lot  Majority of kids are in the 2-5yr age group  2:1 in favor of keeping sand play in the playground  Almost everyone wants increased seating, with preference given to the playground area  Outdoor fitness equipment is rarely used (comments indicated that if the equipment was better, there would be greater use)  Stretching, simple strength training, and high impact strength training are preferred types of exercise (many replied that they would check “all”, but that feature wasn’t working in the survey)  Slight majority would like to be able to do a total-body workout using equipment that is similar to that of indoor fitness equipment  The existing path is used frequently for exercise and most users would prefer to have a surface that provides greater spring-back, shock absorption, and stability  Most everyone thinks that distance markers would be helpful / beneficial  Majority are in favor of extending the exercise path around the playground, but not incorporating it into the playground  Most everyone is “satisfied” with the current park facilities  What they liked most about the park: Large open space / Convenient and easy to access / Playground Play field / Variety of features / Track and Pathways / Fitness equipment Restroom access / Farmer’s Market

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What’s Next?

 Prepare Final Conceptual Design based on Feedback  Next Meeting

• Present Final Conceptual Design and

Post on Website

Contact Information

Aaron Wohler 703-228-7928 Awohler@arlingtonva.us

Website: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/fairlington-park-project/