City of Alexandria Opens Public Comment Period for the Proposed John Ewald Park Improvements Plan Recommendations

Page updated on April 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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The City of Alexandria invites the community to provide feedback on the proposed improvements to John Ewald Park, 4452 Duke St. Community members are invited to participate in the public comment period from April 21-May 21. Comments may be submitted through the online survey. Written comments may be sent to Judy Lo, judy.lo@alexandriava.gov  or City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attn: Ewald Park Improvements, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. 

The feedback collected will further inform the final Park Improvement Plan recommendations, scheduled for public hearing at the June 26 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 

The 3.88-acre park, located on the West End, currently has a lighted basketball court, playground, parking lot, and open grass area. Park improvement recommendations were originally established in 2015 after the completion of a park planning process for each of the City’s 19 Neighborhood Parks. 


Get Involved! Your input will help create a park that is welcoming, accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone. 


Upcoming Community Engagement  

  • Ewald Park Community Meeting/Open House 
    When: Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m.  
    There will be a formal presentation at 7:30 p.m. 
    Where: Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. 
  • Ewald Park Virtual Community Meeting  
    When: Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. 
    Where:  Meeting Registration Link 

  • RecFest 2025 
    When: Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. 
    Where: Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. 
    Drop by our table to view display boards, discuss the park concept with staff, and share your feedback.  
  • Community Cookout (Hosted by the Alexandria Police Department) 
    When: Wednesday, May 7,  6-7:30 p.m. 
    Where:  Ewald Park, 4452 Duke St. 
    Drop by our table to view display boards, discuss the park concept with staff, and share your feedback.  

  • Park and Recreation Commission Presentation 
    When: Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. 
    Where: Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. 

  • Park and Recreation Commission Public Hearing 
    When: Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m. 
    Where: TBD 
     

To learn more about the John Ewald Park Improvements process or to share your input online, visit our project website: alexandriava.gov/parks/project/john-ewald-park-improvements. 

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact judy.lo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5490, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.