Rockville will be reaching out to its community to determine the future for King Farm Farmstead Park, a 7-acre, historic former farmstead at 1101 Grand Champion Drive.
The farmstead comprises eight buildings at the northern edge of the King Farm neighborhood, including the main residence, horse and dairy barns, and outbuildings. The site was designated as a historic district in 2006 and is part of the city’s park system.
Several community engagement opportunities are planned and a survey will seek public input at www.engagerockville.com/kingfarm, a site that will also act as a hub for the community to learn about the project and register for updates.
Three in-person community visioning open houses have been scheduled for: Wednesday, March 5, in person at Saddle Ridge Community Center, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle; Tuesday, March 25, in person at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive; and Tuesday, April 8, in person at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway. A virtual community visioning meeting will be held Tuesday, April 22.
All meetings will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“This is an opportunity for the community to play an active role in shaping one of Rockville’s historic treasures,” said Tara Stewart, director of the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks. “We look forward to hearing from residents and working together to reimagine the King Farm Farmstead as a vibrant, functional space for generations to come.”
The Farmstead project will draw on more than a decade of input, including task force studies, property assessments and economic analyses. This foundational work will guide discussions as the city collaborates with a consultant to evaluate potential uses for each building on the property.
Public input will guide the Mayor and Council’s decision on the property’s master plan.
Learn more about the project at www.engagerockville.com/kingfarm.