The Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park project includes the design and construction of a new 257-acre regional park located on Evergreen Mills Road in Arcola, between the Brambleton and Willowsford communities.
The owner of the land -- Haldore ‘Hal’ Hanson, a writer, state department official and non-profit leader -- died in 1992.
In keeping with the wishes of Hanson and his wife Berni, the Hanson Family Partnership agreed to sell the land to Loudoun County only for use as a park.
The property was acquired in 2009 through negotiations with the Hanson family, Dominion Power and the National Park Service as a part of a United States Department of Interior program.
The public helped shape the park’s features, and skate park designer Wally Holladay served as a design consultant.
The project also includes road improvements to Evergreen Mills Road, which bisects the park, including a turn lane and a stop light at the entrance of the park.
The park will include 17 athletic fields with lighting, and over 75 acres of passive recreational space and infrastructure.
Construction Progress Photos
Including:
Ten multi-purpose soccer fields
Four baseball/softball fields
Cricket field
Four tennis courts/Pickleball courts
Two artificial turf fields
Outdoor basketball court
Two playgrounds with rubberized surface
Batting cages
Splash pad and playground with inclusive features
Skate plaza
Grandstands
Historic Lee-Hanson House renovation
Five ponds and integrated irrigation system
Fishing piers
Lodge and nature center
Picnic pavilions
Amphitheater
Off-leash areas for dogs
Disc golf course
Paved and natural surface trails
Regional maintenance compound
Administrative building
Concession/restroom buildings and pavilions
An equestrian facility is included in the master plan for future development, but is not currently funded.
The park will be operated by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Construction is expected to be complete by spring of 2022.
Current Status: January 2022
Crews constructing the turn lanes at park entrances off of Evergreens Mills Road are expected to complete paving and curb work in winter 2022, weather permitting.
Work on various structures throughout the park continues, including the installation of siding and trim, glass block, roofing, insulation, ceilings, drywall, ductwork, and fire protection. Crews are also installing interior and exterior finishes, like ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, stone veneer and paint.
At Hanson House, work currently includes drywall installation, interior painting, placing mechanical equipment, building out the electrical room and beginning fire alarm rough-in.
Ongoing work throughout the park includes installation of underground utilities, electrical systems, sports netting, and pouring concrete at site stairs, plazas and sidewalks. Crews will also continue paving asphalt trails, installing athletic field turf, turf irrigation systems and athletic field turf covers as weather permits.
For safety and as this is an active construction site, no trespassing during construction. Security cameras were installed on the project due to evidence of construction site trespassing.
