Gateway Park Project

Announcement

Check out the Park Master Plan for the soon to be renovated Gateway Park here!

Location

1300 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209 View Map

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Status

Planning

Field Operations has been brought on as a contracted firm to complete the Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines.

About the Project

Gateway Park is located in the heart of Rosslyn. Whether it is through programming in the park, using the dog park, or riding through the space on the way to the Mount Vernon Trail, Gateway Park is used in a variety of ways. The project Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines will identify the conceptual design and timeline for the redesign of the park. The engagement process will dictate the details of the scope of the project.

Project Goals:

Develop an existing conditions report in accordance with the Park Master Plan
Engage with the public to develop conceptual designs for the future of the park
Collaborate with the Rosslyn BID to incorporate input into the park's design
Create better pedestrian connectivity between Rosslyn and Gateway Park
Provide formal recommendations and design guidelines for Gateway Park
Provide the community with a state of the art, high-quality park

Project Background

The Realize Rosslyn Sector Plan, adopted in 2015, calls for a Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines to redesign the park.

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.

Spring 2024 - Feedback on Existing Conditions and Use

Level of Engagement: Involve

From April 11 to May 3, 2024, community members provided input on their vision for the Gateway Park project. Approximately 700 community members participated in the first engagement across in-person events and an online feedback form. The feedback received helped staff develop three draft concepts for the park.

You can find key themes from the first engagement opportunity here.

Summer 2024 - Feedback on Draft Concepts

Level of Engagement: Involve

From June 25 to July 26, 2024, staff requested community feedback on three draft concept designs for Gateway Park. In total, over 700 community members participated in the engagement between an in-person open house event, multiple pop-ups in the Rosslyn area, and the online feedback form.

You can find the outcomes and key themes from the second engagement in this summary.

Fall 2024 - Final Draft Design Feedback

Level of Engagement: Consult

From October 1 to October 20, 2024, staff solicited feedback on a final draft design concept for Gateway Park. 213 community members provided their thoughts via an online feedback form, which staff will use to finalize the design before the County Board considers the proposed concept.

You can find a summary of the comments heard and key themes from the third engagement here.

Winter 2024/2025 - County Board Action

Level of Engagement- Communicate

On December 14, 2024, the County Board considered and unanimously approved the Gateway Park Master Plan. You can find a copy of the Park Master Plan here, which details the project from start to finish and explains the key decision points that led to the final park design.

You can also review the draft Gateway Park concept plan here.