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Gables North Rolfe Street Park

Arlington will gain a public park in the Fort Myer Heights North area! The Department of Parks and Recreation needs your help in determining how to use the space.

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Please describe what you LIKE BEST about the preliminary park design.

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Please describe what you LIKE LEAST about the preliminary park design.

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Please describe what is MISSING from the preliminary park design, or provide additional comments.

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Of the PARK SEATING images found in the PDF on the previous page, please choose the top two you like best.

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#1 – Natural Wooden Benches 8.3% 2
#2 – Curvy Wood Benches 20.8% 5
#3 – Bench with Back 1 37.5% 9
#4 – Bench with Back 2 20.8% 5
#5 – Curved Seat Wall 75.0% 18
#6 – Monumental Seat Stairs 8.3% 2
#7 – Curved Entry Seating 20.8% 5
#8 – Monumental Seat Entry 4.2% 1

Do you feel that play features are important to this park design? If so, which of the PLAY ELEMENTS images found in the PDF on the previous page do you prefer? Please select your top three.

Response Percent Response Count
#1 – Climbable Statue 24.0% 6
#2 – Natural Climbing Feature 40.0% 10
#3 – Nature Path with Statue 20.0% 5
#4 – Natural Play Element 1 56.0% 14
#5 – Natural Play Element 2 20.0% 5
#6 – Natural Play Element 3 56.0% 14
I do not feel that the play features are important to this park design. 20.0% 5

Do you feel that the dog amenities are important to this park design? If so, which of the DOG AMENITY images found in the PDF on the previous page do you prefer?

Response Percent Response Count
#1 – Dog Waste Station 60.9% 14
#2 – Space to Exercise Dog 39.1% 9
I do not feel that dog amenities are important to this park design. 21.7% 5

Of the OTHER PARK AMENITIES images found in the PDF on the previous page, please choose the top five you like best.

Response Percent Response Count
#1 – Tree Timeline 32.0% 8
#2 – Stone Path 52.0% 13
#3 – Boardwalk 1 24.0% 6
#4 – Boardwalk 2 20.0% 5
#5 – Boardwalk with Seating 64.0% 16
#6 – Boardwalk with Railing 8.0% 2
#7 – Understory Planting 1 52.0% 13
#8 – Understory Planting 2 76.0% 19
#9 – Seasonal Flowers 1 68.0% 17
#10 – Seasonal Flowers 2 56.0% 14

Are there other activities or amenities the site should accommodate?

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Please share any other comments.

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Where do you live? Please provide zip code.

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Elaine Mills 1 to 2 miles
May 2, 2014, 7:45 AM
  • Please describe what you LIKE BEST about the preliminary park design.
    All of the natural features linked together with curving lines of stepping stone paths
  • Please describe what you LIKE LEAST about the preliminary park design.
    The angularity of the boardwalk and wooden benches in the design sketch; the wooden benches shown in the photograph appear more curved.
  • Please describe what is MISSING from the preliminary park design, or provide additional comments.
    Will there be water fountains and recycling bins?
  • Of the PARK SEATING images found in the PDF on the previous page, please choose the top two you like best.
    • #2 – Curvy Wood Benches
    • #5 – Curved Seat Wall
  • Do you feel that play features are important to this park design? If so, which of the PLAY ELEMENTS images found in the PDF on the previous page do you prefer? Please select your top three.
    • #1 – Climbable Statue
    • #3 – Nature Path with Statue
  • Do you feel that the dog amenities are important to this park design? If so, which of the DOG AMENITY images found in the PDF on the previous page do you prefer?
    • #1 – Dog Waste Station
  • Of the OTHER PARK AMENITIES images found in the PDF on the previous page, please choose the top five you like best.
    • #2 – Stone Path
    • #7 – Understory Planting 1
    • #8 – Understory Planting 2
    • #9 – Seasonal Flowers 1
    • #10 – Seasonal Flowers 2
  • Are there other activities or amenities the site should accommodate?
    Will the park be handicap accessible?
  • Please share any other comments.

    I really like the overall design concept of the park with so many natural features. Even though I was limited to two types of seating, I think the monumental stairs are also attractive. All of the pictured play elements fit with the natural feel of the park and seem like they would be fun. I like the look of the curving stone path, but it would probably also be nice to have some boardwalk to accommodate folks with wheelchairs, canes, and walkers. Thanks for getting input from the community.

  • Where do you live? Please provide zip code.
    22204
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