McCoy Park, a humble triangle of grass and trees between Lee Highway and I-66 near the new MOM’s Organic Market, is set for some upgrades.
Arlington County is in the midst of a design process for the park. A public open house is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., in a first floor conference room at Courthouse Plaza (2100 Clarendon Blvd). Residents can also share their thoughts via an online survey on the project page.
The draft plan for the park calls for more landscaping and amenities, including:
- A re-aligned sidewalk
- A seating deck with tables and chairs
- A shade canopy
- An interactive chalk art plaza with Four Square and Tick-Tac-Toe games
- Flowering trees, shrubs and perennials
- Trash and recycling receptacles
- “Discovery path” stepping stones
- New signage
The improvements are expected to be paid for with $125,000 in funding from the developer that built the adjacent shopping center, MOM’s market and apartments.
Additionally, the county is considering offering a dog bag dispenser and a Little Free Library — if it can find sponsors for either amenity.
The design process for the park is expected to wrap up within the first three months of 2017.
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