The original plan was to look something like this.
After a few years of discussion, planning and construction the residents of the Hybla Valley section of Mount Vernon now have a place to skateboard, play basketball and enjoy the outdoors at the newly renovated Mount Vernon Woods Park.
County officials and park representatives from Supervisor Dan Storck's office will cut the ribbon on a park that borders Huntley Meadows in a neighborhood that needed a park. Just in time for summer too.
“Mount Vernon Woods Park is a wonderful addition to our broader community, offering a welcoming space where residents of all ages can gather, stay active and connect with one another,” said Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck (D). “Its impact will be felt by so many who live, work, and play in the community.”
The new features include an expansive open lawn play field, a multisport court that supports both futsal
Turtles galore at Huntley Meadows wetland park that borders Mount Vernon Woods Park. and basketball, an all-abilities playground designed for users of all ages, and a skate park developed with input from the surrounding community. The park also includes a fitness area, picnic pavilion, drinking fountain and passive seating areas set among newly installed landscaping, according to the FCPA.
At the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be skateboard demonstrations and instruction with Fairfax Surf Shop, soccer activities with Golden Boot Soccer and other community recreation for all ages, FCPA said. Shuttle service between Gum Springs Community Center and Mount Vernon Woods Park will be available from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This park borders a forested portion of Huntley Meadows Park which is wetlands park but does not have soccer fields or a playground which are needed in this community of Mount Vernon.
Planning for this redevelopment project was initially launched in 2015 and tweaked along the way until officials came up with a final draft. This project was included in FCPA 2020 Bond project list and in late 2021, funding was made available for concept design. Construction started in summer 2024.
If you go...
Mount Vernon Woods Park Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mount Vernon Woods Park, 4014 Fielding St. Alexandria