Doctor's Run Park Renovations

Status

Planning

Arlington County and the community are working together to reimagine Doctor’s Run Park through a series of design and feedback steps. The renovation plan will shape future park improvements, with construction to follow once the design is complete.

doctors run engagement

About the Project

The Doctor's Run project will renovate the Park playground and volleyball court, and add a new shade structure, site furnishings, improved walkways, ADA accessibility upgrades, stormwater management, drainage, and landscaping enhancements.

 

Project Goals:

  • Resurface the existing volleyball court.
  • Update playground equipment.
  • Improve the paths within the park to ensure accessibility and circulation.
  • Install a new, small shade structure.
  • Upgrade existing site furnishings (picnic tables, park benches, trash and recycle bins) and add new ones.
  • Improve stormwater management. 
  • Improve the site's landscaping.

 

About the Process 

Click the drop downs below to explore the details and resources throughout the project process.

Fall 2025 - Feedback on Draft Concept

Level of Engagement: Involve

In October-November 2025, the project team provided a draft concept design to the community and solicited feedback. The community input gathered will inform the park's final draft design.

Outcomes from this round of engagement will be shared in advance of the final engagement, which is expected to take place in Spring 2026.

Winter/Spring 2026 - Final Draft Design Feedback

Level of Engagement: Consult

The project team will share the final draft design for final comments. 

Spring 2027 - County Board Action

Level of Engagement- Communicate

The County Board will consider the construction bid for approval. 

Summer 2027 (Projected) - Construction Begins

Level of Engagement- Communicate

(Projected) - Construction Ends

Level of Engagement- Communicate

 

Funding

Parks Maintenance Capital