Zitkala-Ša Park (Formerly Henry Clay Park) Renovation

Location

3011 7th St N., Arlington, VA 22201 View Map

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Status

Archived

Start Date (Design): 4th Quarter 2017

End Date (Design): 4th Quarter 2018 (Completed)

Start Date (Construction): 4th Quarter 2019

End Date (Construction): 3rd Quarter 2021 (Completed)

About the Project

The Zitkala-Ša Park project includes design and reconstruction of the basketball court, playground, open field, picnic shelter, site circulation, site furnishings, fencing, drainage and landscaping.

About the Process

An informational meeting took place on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 to learn more about the proposed design for Zitkala-Ša Park. Staff shared the anticipated timeline for the construction phases. After this meeting, a few changes were made to the layout, based upon feedback:

Moved the drinking fountain closer to its existing location.
Rotated the ADA ramp to provide greater visibility between the playground areas.
Increased seating at playground areas.
Fencing around playground planters will not be greater than 30” in height.

A Concept Design Kick-off meeting was held on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018. Staff shared information about the project schedule, online feedback solicited, existing site characteristics, and floated two design concepts. Key things heard from attendees:

Improve the field turf and associated soil issues at the bare areas
Climbing structures that many children can use at once are highly desired
Swings are highly desired in the playground
A drinking fountain is preferable over having sand in the 2-5 yr. age playground
Available seating throughout the park is important
Maple trees on the west side of the park are beloved by the neighborhood
Open field should be kept unprogrammed

Presentation materials are available for viewing here

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The community was invited to share their feedback and experiences around Zitkala-Ša Park online in Jan. 2018. The information collected was used to help develop the project.