Monroe Park Playground Renovation

Location

1330 S. Monroe St., Arlington, VA 22204 View Map

Status

In Design

The team hired a design consultant for this project. The first community engagement opportunity was in January 2024. The second community engagement opportunity will be in fall 2024.

About the Project

The Monroe Park playground renovation is a capital maintenance project that will replace existing play structures that have exceeded their lifespan. Current play equipment is intended for ages 2-5. The project scope includes updated site furnishings, landscaping, and ADA compliant pathways.

Project Goals

Replacement of outdated play structures and site furnishings.
Improvement of site circulation.
Improvement of storm water management.

About the Process

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

Winter 2023/4 - Existing Conditions Feedback

Level of Engagement: Consult

January 2024:The community shared input on existing conditions through an online questionnaire. The questionnaire opened on January 3, 2024, and concluded on January 31, 2024. Review community comments through this first engagement summary. Raw data from this engagement opportunity can be found here.

Spring 2025 - Feedback on Draft Concepts

Level of Engagement: Consult

From April 18 to May 2026, 2025, staff solicited community feedback on two draft concept designs for the Monroe Park playground. We received comments from 109 community members, and the feedback received will help inform the development of the final design.

You can find the results from this engagement with the community's comments here.

If you'd like to review the two draft concepts from this second engagement, please click this link.

Fall 2025 - Final Engagement on Final Design Concept

Level of Engagement: Communicate

The project team will share the final playground design informed by community feedback in Fall 2025. Staff will ask for any final feedback as it moves the project forward.

Winter 2025/6 - Design (Engineering, Federal Grant Process, Permitting and Bidding)

Engagement Level: Communicate

Winter 2026/7 - Construction Bid for County Board Adoption

Level of Engagement: Communicate

Details TBA

Winter/Spring 2027 - Construction Begins (projected)

Level of Engagement: Communicate

Details TBA

Funding

Capital Improvement Plan

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Contacts

Planning and Design Contact

Juan Du

Construction Manager

Shibu Joseph