Slater Park ANP Improvements

In Design

Location

1827 N Culpepper, Arlington, VA   View Map

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Status

In Design

The Slater Park improvements funding was approved by the County Board March 2025. Following Board approval, the project will continue to undertake the ANP process for park improvements commencing with site research followed by design development.

About the Project

Slater Park improvements to renovate and replace the existing (original) 27-year old tot lot playground with new equipment, site furnishings, access/circulation and improved grassy areas. All improvements will meet current regulatory and design standards and include enhanced landscaping and required stormwater management.

Project Goals:

  • Renovate and bring to code the existing playground.
  • Replace existing furnishings and amenities.
  • Park improvements to meet current design and regulatory standards.
  • Provide stormwater management.
  • Enhance existing site amenities within greater Slater Park.

 

Project Background

ANP first priority request from the JMLCA to provide improvements to the existing tot lot playground and extended park amenities.

About the Process 

Click the drop downs below to explore the details and resources throughout the project process. A graphic timeline of the process can be found here(PDF, 116KB).

Spring/Summer 2025 - Feedback on Existing Conditions and Use

Level of Engagement: Involve

  1. Project Scoping CA Meeting and Approval: The JLMCA CA approval of the proposed scope of work during the Oct. 23, 2024 CA meeting.
  2. ArNAC Qualified Approval: The proposed project scope was presented at the Nov. 14, 2024 ArNAC fall funding round meeting as a qualified project to present to the County Board.

Fall/Winter 2026 - Final Draft Design Feedback

Level of Engagement: Consult 

Fall/Winter 2026 - County Board Action

Level of Engagement- Communicate

Anticipated construction bid approval by County Board.

 

Winter 2027 - Construction Begins (projected)

Level of Engagement- Communicate

Fall 2027 - Construction Ends (projected)

Level of Engagement- Communicate

Funding

Capital Improvement Plan