The City of Rockville has funded a project to make improvements to David Scull Park based on recommendations in the 2015 Southlawn Industrial Area Study and implementation items in the 2007 Lincoln Park Neighborhood Plan, 2004 East Rockville Neighborhood Plan, 2020 Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan, and Planning Area 17 of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The project funding is intended to provide a community gateway between the Southlawn industrial area and adjacent residential neighborhoods with the park as the featured entrance point, as well as various improvements to enhance usability of the park.
This webpage will be updated with information as community engagement events occur and the design phase is initiated.
Project Timeline
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Project InitiationJan. 12, 2024Design contract awarded to Floura Teeter Landscape Architects.
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Initial Community MeetingMarch 19, 2024
Results from this meeting will be incorporated into design concepts for the second community meeting. Preferred park improvements include a gateway/secondary entry point, a shade structure, stormwater safety/landscaping, athletic field improvements, and general landscaping improvements.
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Second Community MeetingApril 17, 2024
Meeting to discuss park concepts.
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Community MeetingAug. 22, 2024
Meeting to present 50% designs and attain final comments.
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Project ScheduleTo Be Determined
Project schedule to be determined.
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Public Art InstallationTo Be Determined
After a national call for proposals and competitive review process, the sculpture “Shared Passage” by CJRDesign was selected as a major feature for the David Scull Park Improvement Project. The fabrication and installation of the 18′ tall, 25′ wide steel sculpture with colorful acrylic panels will be coordinated with the project schedule.
Rendering of “Shared Passage” by CJRDesign. “Shared Passage” will be installed at the entrance of the park to welcome and engage visitors. Community engagement opportunities will be announced for residents of David Scull and East Rockville in fall 2027 and will guide the artist in creating the final details in the sculpture such as how the colorful acrylic panels will be arranged, the arrangement of the arches, and a solar lighting option. The sculpture is funded through the Incorporation of Works of Art in Public Architecture program managed by the city’s Arts and Culture Program staff.
Contact
Recreation and Parks Department
Parks and Facilities Division
240-314-8700
parksinquiry@rockvillemd.gov
Hours
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.