anchor Description
This project expands the active recreation area in Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park and relocates the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel from Wheaton Regional Park. The expansion of the active recreation area as recommended in the Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park Master Plan Update will occur in two phases. This project currently funds the design and construction of Phase I, which includes the carousel roundhouse, carousel relocation, skate park, amphitheater, accessory building (with ticketing and restrooms), parking, trails, stormwater management, utilities, additional playground equipment, and landscaping. The future Phase will include an adventure playground, water play area, dog park, community green, additional picnic shelters, teen adventure play (climbing/fitness tower and fitness equipment with running track), athletic field improvements, additional parking, maintenance building, trails, open meadows, and landscaping.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Construction is ongoing in
anchor Justification
The Park Facility Plan for the active recreation area was approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board on September The program of requirements for this project was recommended in the Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park Master Plan Update, approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board on November
anchorFiscal Note
Savings Plan slipped from to due to affordability. Supplemental Appropriation of in State Aid. reduction of in G.O. Bonds and switched million in G.O. Bonds with Program Open Space. Reduced Spending Plan shifted GO Bonds from to Slippage in shifted million from to M-NCPPC was awarded a State Bond Bill for and Program Open Space funding of million.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress.
M-NCPPC asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
anchorCoordination
Maryland State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Revenue Authority, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services.