Do you support Arlington County funding a park improvement project in Nelly Custis Park?
Yes
Should there be a play area for 5-12 year old children?
Yes
Should there be site furnishings such as benches and trash receptacles?
Yes
Should there be a tricycle loop?
Yes
Should there be plantings for shade and beautification?
Yes
What other elements would you like to see included in the scope of work?
Climbing equipment--specifically, a dome-style structure--at the far end of the park.
Three types of options were shown at a well attended neighborhood meeting in April. Neighbors chose a dynamic, well-made climbing structure. What was NOT preferred was parkour-style climbing, Adirondack chairs or rocks. Residents want an active, well-made climbing structure at the far end, with continued preservation of the vast greenspace central to the park. The County's proposed solution enables this, plants more trees and eliminates invasive species.
Comments
AHCA, the neighborhood association, has voted in support of the park improvements, including a climbing structure.
There is a vocal couple that is opposing the park improvements because the end result is not what they want. It is unfortunate, counter-productive and not reflective of the community. Through multiple neighborhood meetings, they have been informed of the process--yet they say they didn't know (perhaps because they were living out of the country until May 2015). They continue to advocate for a "water feature" at the park--despite being told that is well beyond the budget for this project. They are not convinced--despite being told in detailed fashion--that a high level of technical and engineering attention will go towards solving the drainage issues.
Please, Arlington County Board and NCAC, don't let the poorly spirited, small-in-number opposition prevent a wonderful enhancement to the neighborhood. They do not represent the community, including AHCA.
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22202Do you support Arlington County funding a park improvement project in Nelly Custis Park?
Should there be a play area for 5-12 year old children?
Should there be site furnishings such as benches and trash receptacles?
Should there be a tricycle loop?
Should there be plantings for shade and beautification?
What other elements would you like to see included in the scope of work?
Climbing equipment--specifically, a dome-style structure--at the far end of the park.
Three types of options were shown at a well attended neighborhood meeting in April. Neighbors chose a dynamic, well-made climbing structure. What was NOT preferred was parkour-style climbing, Adirondack chairs or rocks. Residents want an active, well-made climbing structure at the far end, with continued preservation of the vast greenspace central to the park. The County's proposed solution enables this, plants more trees and eliminates invasive species.
Comments
AHCA, the neighborhood association, has voted in support of the park improvements, including a climbing structure.
There is a vocal couple that is opposing the park improvements because the end result is not what they want. It is unfortunate, counter-productive and not reflective of the community. Through multiple neighborhood meetings, they have been informed of the process--yet they say they didn't know (perhaps because they were living out of the country until May 2015). They continue to advocate for a "water feature" at the park--despite being told that is well beyond the budget for this project. They are not convinced--despite being told in detailed fashion--that a high level of technical and engineering attention will go towards solving the drainage issues.
Please, Arlington County Board and NCAC, don't let the poorly spirited, small-in-number opposition prevent a wonderful enhancement to the neighborhood. They do not represent the community, including AHCA.