The first Master Plan of improvements for Franklin Park outside Purcellville was released on October 14, 2022. An informational meeting was held on October 25 to consult with the community on the improvement plans. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is staying involved in this process to advocate on behalf of wildlife with the aim of ensuring that wildlife habitat is protected as much as possible as these improvements are implemented.
Franklin Park 2023 revised Master Plan map.
An updated version of the Master Plan was released on January 26, 2023. Notable changes include an additional equestrian facility in Franklin Park East and two more parking areas in Franklin Park West. This was in the current Concept Development Plan.
The Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure submitted their rezoning application for Franklin Park West, which was heard by the Planning Commission on September 23, 2025, and seen by the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing on November 12, 2025. It will be further discussed by the Board of Supervisors at their March 17 business meeting. Of note in the application are plans for multiple picnic pavilions and trails through mature forest. These trails and structures were not included in the revised Master Plan. Proffer statements (potential conditions of approval if the application goes through) included in the latest version of the application address many of these issues, including the relocation of the pavilions and establishment of a tree conservation area on the advice of the County Urban Forester.
The park plan incorporates efforts to improve connectivity of linear parks and trails in the county and beyond. Hiking trails to be installed in the new section of Franklin Park will link to the Round Hill trail that opened in September 2022. The Linear Parks and Trails Plan (now called Loudoun Trails and Waterways), a system of connecting green spaces for environmentally sound outdoor recreation, are a vital component in encouraging environmental involvement and advocacy by making outdoor experiences accessible. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy supports the proposed Franklin Park improvements as furthering these goals.
Resources for Additional Information
- Updated Master Plan documents and maps of proposed improvements
- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy comments on Master Plan
- County page for the Franklin Park improvements
- County update on Franklin Park’s future improvements
- Franklin Park Legislative Application
- Updated Concept Development Plan
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