STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A new park and recreational facilities for Stafford residents is being built just west of Courthouse Road and I-95 on 50 acres of undeveloped property adjacent to the up-and-coming Embrey Mill housing development.
Stafford County identified $21 million in funds for the development of the park; a ”rectangular multi sport field complex,” and an $11 million swimming facility.
“What prompted the [construction of the park] was that we had a voter referendum in 2009, which identified this combination of facilities to be a priority for Stafford residents,” said Deputy County Administrator for Stafford County Keith Dayton.
The complex will include 11 fields, which can be used for soccer, football, lacrosse and a multiple number of athletic activities, according to Dayton. In addition to the outdoor facilities, a 76,000 square foot indoor recreation center will be constructed, with 3 pools, exercise, aerobic and weight features, as well as classroom space.
More to the Story: See the layout for Embrey Mill Park
The naming process of this park was meant to help connect residents to Stafford’s past, and their growing future, with large developments like Embrey Mill being constructed.
“Embrey Mill is a site for a mill – a historical mill – it is also the name for the very large development that’s being constructed in that same area [as the park]. The Embrey name and the Embrey Mills name has a long term significance in Stafford County, and is also a good identifying location, because of the size of the development,” said Dayton.
The park is scheduled for an opening in the Spring of 2015.
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