Walker Mill Regional Park Master Development Plan
Walker Mill Regional Park Master Development Plan
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The park Master Plan will establish a comprehensive vision for the future of Walker Mill Regional Park by developing a blueprint that balances competing demands on the park’s resources and responsibly guides development through the next 20-25 years. The blueprint will be shaped by recommendations generated from an analysis of existing conditions, an evaluation of the park’s natural resources, community input collected through multiple civic engagement tools, and a robust level of service assessment.
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation has selected LSG Landscape Architecture, a nationally recognized park planning consulting firm, to work with the department and the community to shape the vision and propose a path toward achieving countywide goals outlined in Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and the Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan.
Under the direction of the Park Planning and Development Division, the consultant will perform the following tasks to inform and develop a strategic framework to guide the Park Master Plan Development:
- Prepare a final plan document with recommendations and an implementation strategy
- Inventory the existing site characteristics and conditions, and assess the current and future users of the park
- Inventory the natural resources
- Conduct a comprehensive public engagement process to better understand community needs and desires
- Develop a vision for the future development of the park
Project Timeline
| Winter 2022-2023 | Community Engagement & Concept Design |
| Spring – Summer 2023 | Construction Documents/Permits |
| Fall – Winter 2023 | Construction |
* timing subject to change; updates will be reflected here
December 9, 2021, Community Meeting
The project team hosted a virtual community meeting on December 9, 2021, to present the Draft Master Development Plan. The team also reviewed how the master development plan will be implemented and funded over the next 20-25 years.
Below is the recording of the meeting and presentation materials:
Click here to view and download the presentation
June 30, 2021, Community Meeting
On June 30, 2021, the Department of Parks and Recreation presented two (2) concept plans that lay out programs and activities envisioned at the park. Click here to view/download the concept plans and presentation materials.Below is a recording of the meeting.
January 30, 2021, Community Meeting
On January 30, 2021, the Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a public meeting to update the community on the master planning process, and how it will be used to guide the future development of the park. Polling questions were asked during the presentation to collect input on potential themes for programming and development. Below is a recording of the meeting
Informational Videos
Below are three brief videos that explain the background on the planning process, the history of the park, and the important natural resources that are part of the park.
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Walker Mill Regional Park Master Development Plan
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Informational Videos
Below are three brief videos that explain the background on the planning process, the history of the park, and the important natural resources that are part of the park.
