Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park Renovation
Division: Park Development
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Project Description
This project will renovate Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park, located at 3925 Hampden Street in Kensington, Maryland. The intent of the project is to renew the playground and picnic area for multi-purpose recreation and leisure uses while providing accessibility and stormwater management.
Background
The 1/5-acre park is located within a residential neighborhood where Vaughn Street terminates at Hampden Street. Situated between two single-family dwellings, the existing facilities includes a playground, picnic, and a sitting area. The northern portion of the park is in the stream buffer and opens onto the Rock Creek Stream Valley.
Status/Project Update
- The Park Facility Plan was approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board for review on Thursday, February 7th, 2019. The detailed design is underway. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2021.
- M-NCPPC worked with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation on stabilizing a drainage swale behind the park to mitigate stormwater for the future park and the surrounding neighborhood. The stabilization work is complete.
- Park renovation was complete. The scope includes demolition, tree preservation, erosion and sediment control, grading, drainage, utility connections and hardscape construction for accessible park entrances, walking paths, terraces, retaining walls, stairs, boardwalk, multi-age playgrounds, a nature play area, site furnishings, lighting and related site work.
- A grand re-opening is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm.
Site Plan
Calendar and Meeting Notes
Links to review meeting notes and presentations will be attached to each applicable calendar event as it is scheduled and completed.
DATES / TIMES |
EVENTS & MEETING NOTES |
LOCATIONS |
| Winter 2016 | Project begins | |
| Spring 2017 | Survey and preliminary assessment of site conditions was developed | |
| April 24, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm |
Community Meeting #1 – Solicit community input | First Baptist Church Ken Gar 3922 Hampden Street Kensington, MD 20895 |
| Summer 2017 | Develop park renovation concept alternatives based on existing conditions assessment and community input | |
| June 27, 2017 | Community Meeting #2 – Present and receive feedback on proposed park renovation concepts – View the community meeting report |
First Baptist Church Ken Gar 3922 Hampden Street Kensington, MD 20895 |
| Fall 2017 | Develop a preferred park renovation concept based on community input | |
| September 16, 2017 | Ken-Gar 125th Anniversary Celebration – View the notes |
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| Winter 2017 | Develop detailed design and obtain permits | |
| June 12, 2018
7:00 – 9:00 pm |
Community Meeting #3 – Review the design development and preferred plan for the park – View the community meeting report – View the alternative plans: * Alternative A * Alternative B * Alternative C |
First Baptist Church Ken Gar 3922 Hampden Street Kensington, MD 20895 |
| February 7, 2019 | Planning Board Meeting – The Facility Plan was approved – View the Staff Report – View attachments – For ADA translation assistance contact the Project Manager: Ching-Fang.Chen@MontgomeryParks.org (301) 495-2572 |
M-NCPPC Montgomery Regional Office Auditorium 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
| 2019 | Detail design starting | |
| April 2021 | Construction began |
* Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the project manager for updates.
M-NCPPC Staff Contact
Ching-Fang Chen, Project Manager
Ching-Fang.Chen@MontgomeryParks.org
(301) 495-2557