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Draper Drive Park

Draper Drive Park is a City of Fairfax park that has been the subject of several municipal actions across multiple years. 3 separate matters touch this place; each has its own status.

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  • May 26, 2026City Council · item 11a
    Wilcoxon Trail Extension Connectivity Study Briefing

    Draper Drive Park was identified as a potential route component in the alternative alignment concept for the Wilcoxon Trail Extension.

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denied

The George Snyder Trail was a planned off-street shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) intended to improve multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard in the City of Fairfax. The project drew sustained and significant public opposition throughout its consideration.

  • Feb 13, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 6a
    Summary of Recent Council Meeting Actions Pertaining to Parks and Recreation

    $200,000 in security improvements (cameras and blue light buttons) requested for parks including Draper Drive Park.

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  • May 26, 2026City Council · item 11a
    Wilcoxon Trail Extension Connectivity Study Briefing

    Draper Drive Park was identified as a potential route component in the alternative alignment concept for the Wilcoxon Trail Extension.

    minutesagenda
approved
  • Sep 24, 2024City Council · item 8d
    Consideration of a public art mural for Draper Drive Park restrooms

    The park's restroom structure was approved as the site for the new public art mural.

    passedApprove Jessica Pidcock to paint the mural at Draper Drive Park restrooms.
    ✓ Bates✓ Doyle Feingold✓ Greenfield✓ Lim✓ Ross✓ Stehle
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In September 2024, the City Council unanimously approved local artist Jessica Pidcock to paint a public art mural (titled "Mother's Helpers") on the park's restroom structure; as of an April 2025 public comment, the mural was described as forthcoming "later this spring." In early 2025, a $200,000 security improvement package — including cameras and blue light buttons — was requested for parks including Draper Drive Park. A stream restoration project was also identified as running along a portion of the park, involving eroded storm sewer outfalls and requiring private easements and floodplain work. Most significantly, in May 2026, the park was identified as a key node in the proposed alternative alignment for the Wilcoxon Trail Extension, with the City Council giving consensus to proceed with a feasibility study and public outreach using already-appropriated funds.

By October 2026, a detailed concept plan had been developed showing a 10-foot shared path along Draper Drive and Beach Drive connecting to the park's existing trail network; that same month, a nonprofit installation of an AED at the park inspired a broader city-wide AED placement initiative. Parking management at the park's lot was also raised as a concern in October 2026, with a parks staff representative noting that parking is adequate when enforced and that recent enforcement has been helpful.