Arlington Celebrates Opening of Henry Wright Park

10.30.2012

STUDIO39 joined Arlington County today for the opening of Henry Wright Park, the 2.3 acre centerpiece to the redeveloped Buckingham Commons Village designed by STUDIO39. The county paid $14.8 million to acquire the park. Officials celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and children’s activities.

The park is named after Henry Wright, the chief architect of the historic Buckingham Commons Village I apartments. The oval park features a fenced playground designed for children age 2 to 12, a water fountain, picnic and game tables and grassy fields.