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 was 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 to be included in the park in October 2018 and completed a final report and conceptual plan in May 2019. In the fall of 2019, an Environmental Science and Policy class ot 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.
Status
Contract for design awarded by City Council on October 27, 2020.
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
The cost of the concession building and recreation plaza was $1,200,000. Funding is provided from Capital Project reserves, Program Open Space and State Bond Bills.
Estimated Completion date
Phase 2 design is estimated to be completed fall 2021 and construction by summer 2022.