nelly custis park revised concept plan - Arlingtonva
EXISTING PARK FEATURES Wooded Area to be Maintained Open Space to be Preserved
PROPOSED SCOPE Entrance/Exit
Invasives to be Removed Poor Drainage to be Remedied
Existing Playground Area
Existing Walkway to be replaced with ADA accessible circulation
NELLY CUSTIS PARK REVISED CONCEPT PLAN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Proposed School Aged Play Area
Welcome to
Nelly Custis Park 701 24th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Nelly Custis Park Scope •
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Correction of the existing drainage problems - A stormwater engineer would be contracted to address the existing run-off problem. This could potentially include rain gardens, underground retention facilities and additional plantings Removal of invasive species - Existing invasive bamboo would be eradicated through a multi-year process Improve circulation for accessibility and park use - Existing circulation paths would be reviewed for ADA compliance and brought up to code Additional school age play equipment - Includes “natural looking” play elements for 5-12 year olds - Play area would be located on the east side of the park adjacent to the existing playground Increased park shade with tree canopy plantings New site furnishings - Includes park signage, benches and trash/recycling receptacles
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PROPOSED SCOPE Entrance/Exit
Invasives to be Removed Poor Drainage to be Remedied
Existing Playground Area
Existing Walkway to be replaced with ADA accessible circulation
NELLY CUSTIS PARK REVISED CONCEPT PLAN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Proposed School Aged Play Area
Welcome to
Nelly Custis Park 701 24th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Nelly Custis Park Scope •
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Correction of the existing drainage problems - A stormwater engineer would be contracted to address the existing run-off problem. This could potentially include rain gardens, underground retention facilities and additional plantings Removal of invasive species - Existing invasive bamboo would be eradicated through a multi-year process Improve circulation for accessibility and park use - Existing circulation paths would be reviewed for ADA compliance and brought up to code Additional school age play equipment - Includes “natural looking” play elements for 5-12 year olds - Play area would be located on the east side of the park adjacent to the existing playground Increased park shade with tree canopy plantings New site furnishings - Includes park signage, benches and trash/recycling receptacles
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