Design and construct a community park in the Lexington Park area. The proposed park is envisioned to provide additional passive recreational and waterfront activities such as walking, hiking trails, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing, educational and cultural activities and horseback riding on approximately 212-acre property with beach access to the Chesapeake Bay. Funding for a master plan was allocated in FY2019. Funding for design and engineering was approved in FY2020. FY2022- Master Planning is completed and under review. Architect and Engineering are in process. 65% concept plans showed a significant increase in cost due to the steep slope in the first 1/4 of mile of the trail connecting the parking lot to the beach. To maximize compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the design was updated to include a bridge over the steepest area and a trail slope of no more than 5%. (Additional 1,500,000) FY2024 includes the addition of upgrades to the boardwalk to allow for heavy vehicle use and additional funding due to the relocation of the trail to avoid lands designated by the Navy as wetlands, associated surveys and additional boardwalks needed. Due to significant shore erosion FY2026 includes the addition of prevention measures including a living shoreline and breakwaters project. The project is included in the County's 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of July 22, 2024, further details regarding construction and completion timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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