Project Description
The Del Ray Gateway project will redevelop the triangle park at the corners of Mount Vernon and Commonwealth Avenues. The site will be designed and developed in phases. The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is currently undertaking a project to transform the existing pool into an interactive fountain/splash park. The improvements are funded through the City of Alexandria’s Capital Improvement Program and a Community Matching Fund partnership with The Del Ray Gateway Project.
Location
2700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Status
Construction
- July 2025: After a significant number of rainy days over the previous month and a half, the City is happy to share an update for the Del Ray Gateway/Colasanto construction work. Following major progress in removing the pool shell, rain has slowed down the contractor’s ability to bring the site to finished grade. The remaining pool debris has been removed from the site, including the former pool deck. The void from the pool has been sufficiently filled to allow for the start of construction on the fountain’s two underground vaults and utility conduit work. Concrete work for the vaults is anticipated to begin soon.
- May 2025: The construction safety fence was installed, along with erosion and sediment control measures. Additional mobilization activities are now complete, including the delivery of the construction trailer and installation of new site signage. Both signage and fencing will be monitored and adjusted as needed throughout the construction process.
- April 2025: The construction safety fence was installed, as were the erosion and sediment control measures. Other construction mobilization measures are now complete, including items such as the construction trailer delivery and installation of additional site signage. The signage and fencing will be monitored throughout construction and adjusted as needed. Demolition of the existing pool began on April 18, and the main demolition work is now complete. The former pool debris will be removed from the site over the next few weeks, and work will begin on filling the hole and leveling the area.
- March 2025: Construction activities and project mobilization began on March 31.
- In the next two weeks, the community can expect to see further preparations on the parking lot, installation of tree protection, delivery of the construction trailer, and initial excavation of the old pool.
- February 2025: The City and Contractor continued pre-construction activities, including coordination on permits, supplies, and construction preparations. A community meeting will be held in early March.
- December 2024: Pre-construction activities and project mobilization preparations began in November and continued through December. This includes administrative work to prepare for construction and mobilization on-site.
- November 2024: City/Contractor pre-construction kick-off meeting
- October 2024: Construction Contract Awarded
Schedule
- Planning & design phase was completed in 2022
- Construction procurement was completed in 2024
- Construction/Implementation currently in progress
- Construction completion anticipated December 2025
Community Engagement Meetings
Monday, March 17, 2025. 7 p.m. - Warwick Village Citizens Association
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - Mt Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Friday, November 8, 2024: Del Ray Gateway Group update
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – Del Ray Citizens Association
Thursday, April 28, 2022 7 p.m. - Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7 p.m. - Virtual Meeting
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 7 p.m. - Virtual Meeting
Thursday, March 4, 2021, 7 p.m. - Virtual Meeting
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - Park & Recreation Commission
Del Ray Gateway/Colasanto Public Art
Information on the Del Ray Gateway/Colasanto Public Art can be found here.