Politics & Government
Discussions for Upgrades to Falls Church Park Underway
Lincoln Park has been closed since a teen crashed a car into the apparatus at the playground.
A facelift for Lincoln Park is in the works after a teen plowed into the play area in July.
Susan Finarelli, spokeswoman for the City of Falls Church, said the Recreation and Parks Department is in the early stages of designing a new playground for the park. The new design will suit toddlers and children between ages 5 and 9.
Finarelli said the new design will also be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is no timeline for completion of the project.
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Since the July accident, the park has been closed.
A teen slammed a car into the park after he lost control of the vehicle on July 31 causing an undetermined amount of damage.
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City of Falls Church police charged the teen with improper control and released to his family.
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