Ewald Park Public Art

The City of Alexandria Public Art Program is supporting the City's efforts to renovate Ewald Park and incorporate public art.
Page updated on Oct 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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About the Project

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Ewald Park is a 3.88-acre park located in the West End of Alexandria that currently has a lighted basketball court, playground, and parking lot. Anticipated improvements include the renovation and relocation of the playground, Parkour fitness equipment, and stormwater management improvements. A major renovation of the park is in the planning process.

The approved FY2024-2026 Public Art Annual Workplan recommends that public art be added to the park to reinvigorate the park and further the goals of the park renovation. 

One of the first steps in the City's public art process, as outlined in the Public Art Implementation Plan, is for the Commission for the Arts to appoint a Public Art Project Task Force that will advise on the project development process. The Task Force was appointed by the Arts Commission in August 2025.

timeline

  • August 2025: Public Art Task Force Members appointed by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.
  • September 2025: Development of public art project goals.
  • October 2025: Approval of the Public Art Project Plan by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.

About the Park Improvements Project

The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is currently in the process of addressing the approved 2025 park improvement recommendations. For more information about the overall planning, design, and implementation process, please visit the project page for the John Ewald Park Improvements Project.

About Us

Public Art in Alexandria

Public art is permanent or temporary works of art that have been planned in collaboration with the community and executed by artists with the specific intention of existing in the public realm, accessible to all.

Office of the Arts

The Office of The Arts promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations. Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to the arts, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents, workers and visitors.