Mount Vernon Woods Skatepark Development Project
Mount Vernon Woods Skatepark Development Project
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Background
Mount Vernon Woods Park is undergoing an extensive redevelopment project. The improvements to the park are guided by the park conceptual development plan which was approved by the Park Authority Board in 2015. The Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) provides recommendations for future park uses and facilities. Development of the CDP is based on an assessment of area-wide needs and community preferences in balance with the existing site conditions.
In alignment with FCPA's commitment to providing a diverse range of recreational opportunities throughout Fairfax County, The Great Park, Great Communities 2010-2020 Park System Master Plan recommended adding a neighborhood skatepark in the Mount Vernon District. This along with all of the other new forthcoming facilities were vetted through a community engagement process and captured in the 2015 Park Conceptual Development Plan.
Below is the conceptual design for Mount Vernon Woods Park upon completion of the redevelopment project.
A Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) was formed to evaluate Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fairfax County Park Authority’s first design-build contract for the skatepark at Mount Vernon Woods per the Fairfax County Department of Procurement and Material Management Division guidelines and the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution.
Three firms provided a qualification package in response. SAC evaluated each firms’ submissions and found Spohn Ranch, Inc to be the highest ranked firm and demonstrated to be fully qualified and providing the best value for Fairfax County.
Public Comment
Thank you to those who participated in our initial public comment period regarding the preliminary concept plan presented on September 26. Comments received were taken into consideration when developing two potential design concepts.
Residents are invited to review the potential design concepts, which can be found under "Documents" on this page, and provide comments. Residents may submit comments below until December 14, 2024 at 5 p.m.
At the conclusion of the public engagement period, comments received will be considered once again and a final design will be generated with anticipation of construction beginning in fall 2025.
Contact
For additional questions about the skatepark development project at Mount Vernon Woods Park, please contact the project manager, Heather Lynch, at heather.lynch@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Possible Design Concepts
Spohn Ranch has developed two possible design concepts for the skatepark at Mount Vernon Woods Park. Residents are welcome to review the concepts below and provide public comment by December 14.
The primary differences between the two concepts are as follows:
Concept 1
- Offers grind ledges, slappy curb, banks, quarter-pipes, half-pipe, hubba ledges, hip, manny pad, bump to bump, flatbar, 2 level ledge, extensions, slanted walls and a rainbow rail.
- Design is more open and will skate more like a plaza.
Concept 2
- Offers kinked hubbas, A frame, flatbar, bump to ledge, bump to rail, bump over bollard, slanted walls, rainbow rail, banks, quarter-pipes, half-pipe, roller, banked turns and a bank extension.
- Design offers a more programmed quintessential skatepark feel.
Virtual Public Meeting for Mount Vernon Woods Skate Park Development
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