The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department's Park Planning Division is responsible for all aspects of park design, construction and improvements. The unit works to realize the full potential of Arlington's physical park system by planning, designing, contracting and monitoring capital improvement projects.

Our specific program areas include parks, pools, playgrounds, trails, golf courses and recreation centers. For each program category, project managers plan and implement development goals, beginning with program descriptions, budget planning, consultant selection, facilitation of the community participation process, and design and construction review. Whenever possible, project managers explore and obtain additional funding for development projects by grant writing and fundraising applications.