City of Alexandria
This map shows the location of the new waterfront park. The top of the map is east (showing boats on the Potomac River).
The City of Alexandria is looking for great minds to come up with a name for the new park at the Potomac River waterfront.
An online survey is open through Nov. 16. In addition, there will be a public hearing on Nov. 15 from 7 o 9 p.m. at the Charles Houston Rec Center at 901 Wythe Street.
"This online survey seeks suggestions for what to name the new park, and whether the new park should include the adjacent Waterfront Park or constitute a second, separate park. Results of the survey and public hearing will be used by the City Council Naming Committee to make a recommendation to City Council. Since the survey will not be statistically representative of the entire community, it will serve as a way to get ideas for the park name and should not be considered a vote or poll," the survey website notes.
Construction is currently underway to join the original King Street Park site with the sites of the former Old Dominion Boat Club building and parking lot, to create an interim park that will open in fall 2018.
The interim park will feature an open plaza, a waterfront promenade, shade structures, and a modular space that can be used as an ice-skating rink in winter or concert amphitheater in summer.
The long-term plan is for the interim park to close so flood mitigation infrastructure can be built. Additional amenities will be constructed, as well, before a permanent park opens in that space.
For more information about the new park and the naming process, visit alexandriava.gov/Waterfront.
