Athletic Fields at Northwest Branch Recreational Park
Formerly known as "Llewellyn Fields" site
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Project Description
This new recreational park is located on Norbeck Road, between Layhill and Norwood roads. The park will be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 is currently in final design by the Maryland State Highway Administration, who must construct 5 fields and parking as replacement for athletic fields removed for MD 200 Inter County Connector related construction. The park is anticipated to open in 2013. Phase 2 elements will be designed and constructed by M-NCPPC at a later date and include ballfield lighting, artificial turf field surfacing, trails, playground, additional parking, and picnic shelter/restroom buildings.
Background
SHA and M-NCPPC have developed a concept plan for Phases I and II. Following the community meeting, some minor elements were added to Phase I, including a pedestrian connection from the Layhill and Norbeck Road intersection into the park and widening of the park access road to accommodate two exit lanes. After receiving approval from the Planning Board on January 21, 2010, Phase I is currently under design by SHA and construction is scheduled to be completed by early 2013. Phase II will be designed and constructed by M-NCPPC in the future and no funding for design or construction of Phase II has been established at this time.
Calendar and Meeting Notes
Opportunities for public participation are shown below. Links to review meeting notes and Planning Board memos will be attached to each applicable calendar event as it is scheduled and completed.
DATE/TIME |
DISCUSSION AND MEETINGS |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2007 | Community meeting to review Design Concept for the proposed park. | James Hubert Blake High School Cafeteria 300 Norwood Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 |
| January 21, 2010 | The Planning Board approved the Concept Plan for Phases l and ll. | M-NCPPC, Montgomery Regional Office Auditorium 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
| Spring 2012 | Phase I construction begins | |
| Summer 2013 | Construction complete and park opens |
M-NCPPC Staff Contact
Kimberly Paniati, P.E., Project Manager
Kimberly.Paniati@MontgomeryParks.org
301-495-2465
Date of last update: November 30, 2011
Montgomery County Department of Parks