Fairfax County Park Authority and EDENS are pleased to welcome the community to a celebration for the opening of Strawberry Park Playground at Mosaic District in Fairfax at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, face-painting and activities for kids.
"The Strawberry Park Playground is a wonderful addition to the community and Fairfax County Parks," said Jai Cole, executive director of the Fairfax County Park Authority. "We are grateful to EDENS for investing in this beautiful park and fun play space. Recreational spaces belong in both suburban and micro-urban areas. We appreciate EDENS’ partnership in bringing this fun play space to life in an area that has so many families, so much energy, and such a range of activity for people to enjoy."
Located at 2911 District Ave., around the corner from Jinya, the playground features a vibrant mural and an array of play features, including a climbing cube, spinner and springer rides, and outdoor drums. This public-private partnership enhances access to urban high-quality recreational experiences in the Fairfax County Park system.
"It's been an honor to work alongside Fairfax County Park Authority in bringing this new playground to life for the Mosaic community," said Bill Caldwell, chief development officer of EDENS, which owns and operates Mosaic District. "We are proud to celebrate the addition of a new park. Over more than 15 years, Mosaic has grown into a vibrant canvas for shopping, dining and genuine human connection. A new playground adds yet another dimension — a space where families and neighbors gather."
The new Strawberry Park mural, which faces the playground and features long-time Mosaic District resident, Thy Pham, was created by deaf painter and muralist Nico Cathcart, whose work creates realistic, socially informed works on walls and canvas. Her paintings can be found in the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and have been featured in prominent galleries across the county.
Strawberry Park will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
About Fairfax County Park Authority
Fairfax Couty Park Authority enriches the quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences and promotes healthy lifestyles. Learn more by visiting the FCPA website.
About EDENS
EDENS is a retail and mixed-use real estate owner, developer and steward of a nationally leading portfolio of more than 100 open-air retail and mixed-use places in high-growth markets coast to coast. The company’s purpose is to enrich community through human engagement because when people come together, they feel a part of something bigger than themselves and prosperity follows— economically, socially, culturally and soulfully.
EDENS has offices in key markets including D.C., Boston, Dallas, Columbia, South Carolina, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Houston, Denver and San Francisco. For additional information about the company and its portfolio, visit the EDENS website.