2023 Professional Awards
of the Potomac Chapter ASLA

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Jennie Dean Park

LSG Landscape Architecture

The purpose of this project was to renovate a historic twelve-acre park within a vibrant urban neighborhood, with the goal “to celebrate the area’s industrial, cultural and recreational heritage, while increasing access to recreation and nearby nature.”

President’s Award in Design-Built

 

Jennie Dean Park was the sole recreation area for people of color within Arlington County until the parks were officially desegregated in 1962. It featured baseball fields used by a number of African American baseball teams and was for many years an essential community gathering space.



The park borders Four Mile Run, and the majority of the site is located within the 100-year floodplain. Carefully providing access to the riparian border and locating stormwater facilities outside of the floodplain was imperative to the design.





The Four Mile Run Valley is known for its industrial character, reflected in custom elements throughout the site. A site-specific art installation brings together the industrial and athletic heritage.


The jury commented that this park captures the history of the old park and presents an opportunity for much more history to come! It is a park for all ages, abilities, and communities. This was a very dynamic entry with an inspirational story and a design to support it.

Contributing Firms
Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation
IMEG
MTFA


Photo Credit

Photos courtesy of LSG Landscape Architecture

Congratulations to LSG Landscape Architecture.

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