Van Dyck Redevelopment
The Van Dyck Redevelopment is a funded parks project in the City's capital pipeline that has been in a holding pattern tied to sequencing with other major construction efforts. 5 separate matters touch this project; each has its own status.
Pat Rodio Park
Pat Rodio Park is a municipal park that has been undergoing a playground relocation and broader redevelopment effort. As of October 2024, staff began seeking a new playground location; by November 2024 a site had been identified, with tree planting and public outreach planned.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
No update provided on the Van Dyck Redevelopment project at this meeting.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
On hold until Thaiss Park construction starts.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
Van Dyck Redevelopment is funded; the project is on hold pending progress on the Thaiss Park construction before a new project is started.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
Van Dyck Redevelopment has 5 new engineering items in progress.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
Construction start pushed to FY28 to avoid concurrent work with Blenheim Boulevard and Willard Sherwood Center projects.
- City Council Orientation
The Van Dyck Park redevelopment is in very early stages and will not occur until after the Willard Sherwood Center is completed.
- Project Updates
Proposals are being solicited from five identified engineering firms for review and selection.
KJM Turf
The KJM Turf project is a long-running effort (at least 10 years in development) to renovate the KJM athletic fields, with options for either synthetic or natural turf. As of October 2024, staff was working with consultant Timmons to develop preliminary plans and a detailed budget for both options.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
No update provided on the Van Dyck Redevelopment project at this meeting.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
On hold until Thaiss Park construction starts.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
Van Dyck Redevelopment is funded; the project is on hold pending progress on the Thaiss Park construction before a new project is started.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
Van Dyck Redevelopment has 5 new engineering items in progress.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
Construction start pushed to FY28 to avoid concurrent work with Blenheim Boulevard and Willard Sherwood Center projects.
- Project Updates
Proposals are being solicited from five identified engineering firms for review and selection.
Thaiss Park
Thaiss Park is a City park undergoing a full redevelopment project contracted to Bright Masonry, Inc. for $7,725,650, approved by City Council on October 8, 2024. Construction began in December 2024 following utility relocation work and full park closure; the cross-county trail was kept open but made inaccessible from the park during construction.
- City Council Orientation
The Van Dyck Park redevelopment is in very early stages and will not occur until after the Willard Sherwood Center is completed.
Fire Station
The Fire Station project (commonly referred to in connection with Fire Station 3) is a planned new fire station construction in the City of Fairfax, identified as a capital expenditure to be funded through the $54.5 million revenue bond issuance approved unanimously by City Council on November 12, 2024 (Resolution R-24-32). The Planning Commission was reviewing Fire Station 3 improvements as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with recommendations expected in January 2025 per a December 2024 PRAB update.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
Van Dyck Redevelopment has 5 new engineering items in progress.
Dale Lestina Park
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
No update provided on the Van Dyck Redevelopment project at this meeting.
In full
Through late 2024, the project was placed on hold pending the start of Thaiss Park construction, with no substantive engineering activity. By January 2025, five new engineering items had been identified and were in progress. In February 2025, the construction start was pushed to FY28 to avoid concurrent disruption with the Blenheim Boulevard and Willard Sherwood Center projects.
As of March 2025, the project was described as being in very early stages, explicitly contingent on completion of the Willard Sherwood Center. The most recent update from April 2025 indicates that proposals are actively being solicited from five identified engineering firms for review and selection, marking the first concrete procurement step.