Interim Waterfront Park Project

The interim Waterfront Park combines the original King Street Park and Waterfront Park sites with the sites of the former Old Dominion Boat Club building and parking lot to create a seamless transition between Old Town’s historic retail corridor and the water. The interim park features an open plaza, a waterfront promenade, shade structures, and a modular space that can adapt to different purposes throughout the year.
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The interim Waterfront Park combines the original King Street Park and Waterfront Park sites with the sites of the former Old Dominion Boat Club building and parking lot to create a seamless transition between Old Town’s historic retail corridor and the water. The interim park features an open plaza, a waterfront promenade, shade structures, and a modular space that can adapt to different purposes throughout the year.  In several years, the interim park will close so that flood mitigation infrastructure can be constructed and additional amenities added before the permanent park reopens.

Site Plan Section

Design Renderings

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Flexible Plaza
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Flexible Plaza
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History

The Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to combine the interim site surrounding King Street Park and the existing Waterfront Park into a single park named Waterfront Park. Prior to City Council’s naming decision, its Naming Committee conducted an online survey to seek naming suggestions and feedback on whether the new park should include the existing Waterfront Park or constitute a second, separate park. 

Meeting Information

March 7, 2018 - Community Meeting

March 15, 2017 - Board of Architectural Review

February 21, 2017 - Waterfront Commission

June 7, 2016 - Planning Commission 

May 24, 2016 - City Council

May 18,2016 - Board of Architectural Review-Old and Historic 

May 17, 2016 - Commission for the Arts

May 11, 2016 - Old Town Civic Association

April 26, 2016 - Shop Talk 

April 5, 2016 - Chamber of Commerce - Government Relations Committee Meeting

April 4, 2016 - AlexEngage Online Feedback

March 22, 2016 - Old Town Business & Professional Association Meeting 

March 21, 2016 - Environmental Policy Commission Meeting 

February 16, 2016 - Community Meeting

January 21, 2016 - Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

January 19, 2016 - Waterfront Commission Meeting