Water Park and Dining in the Park in Arlington
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Water Park and Dining in the Park in Arlington

Lush landscaping, public art and community-oriented open spaces

Arlington water park

Arlington water park

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

JBG SMITH plans to reimagine Water Park at 1601 Crystal Drive as a 1.6-acre community gathering place with innovative dining and a focus on local, women- and minority-owned businesses. Plans call for 4,875 square feet of new food & beverage, highlighted by nine 300-square-foot restaurant kiosks along the perimeter of the park, a 1,400-square-foot full-service restaurant set into the hillside and an iconic Water Bar and terrace perched atop a modernized fountain water wall. The kiosks will be surrounded by seating areas for the public to enjoy. Significant landscape improvements will set the mood.
Waterpark Kiosks

 

Additional elements of the redesigned Water Park include a live performance stage, an interactive water feature, public art installations and a trailhead building adjacent to the Mount Vernon Trail equipped with public restrooms and bike facilities. JBG SMITH is also coordinating with Virginia Railway Express on a handicap accessible connection to the future entrance of the relocated VRE station.

Dining in the Park will similarly transform and reactivate the courtyard in front of 2121 Crystal Drive with a novel culinary experience set among more than an acre of greenery. JBG SMITH is collaborating with Chef Enrique Limardo and the Seven Restaurant Group team on Surreal, a 5,587-square-foot dining destination featuring year-round outdoor seating. 

JBG SMITH is working with design architect Elkus Manfredi and landscape architect Hoerr Schaudt on Water Park and Dining in the Park, both of which are expected to be complete in 2023.

“Human connections, inclusive spaces, and ready access to quality outdoor dining and entertainment venues are more important today than ever before,” said Bryan Moll, Executive Vice President of JBG SMITH. “We see these both as inviting public spaces where families will enjoy a sunny day and colleagues can gather after work for a drink, a bite to eat and live music.”

 

JBG SMITH Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing Amy Rice added, “We are particularly excited about the Water Park kiosks, which will serve as incubator spaces where up-and-coming chefs and restaurateurs can experiment and grow.”

Last year, JBG SMITH received approval from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to establish a consumption zone in National Landing, allowing patrons of Water Park’s licensed alcohol retailers and Dining in the Park’s Surreal to enjoy beverages within its boundaries. Through this new Commercial Lifestyle Center designation, visitors and residents will be able to “sip and stroll” throughout the parks.

Dining in the Park and Water Park are central to JBG SMITH’s ongoing placemaking efforts, which are transforming National Landing. 

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