Public Meetings Set for Sweet Run State Park Master Plan Development

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will hold public information meetings in March to discuss the future of Sweet Run State Park. 

The first meeting will take place in person on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Between the Hills Community Center in Purcellville, Virginia. A virtual session will follow on March 26 at 6:30 p.m., with details available on the Sweet Run State Park Master Plan webpage.

DCR is in the process of developing a master plan for the park, located in Loudoun County. The plan will guide the park’s management and development, addressing natural, cultural, and physical resources while incorporating public input.

The meetings will also introduce the master planning process and provide information on existing resources and opportunities for public engagement. Attendees will learn how the plan will shape the park’s future and have a chance to share feedback through a public input survey.

Public meetings occur at key points in the planning process, starting with the initial information sessions and later followed by public comment meetings.

During the initial sessions, DCR staff will present details about the park’s current facilities and resources, inviting community feedback through the survey.

Survey results and preliminary recommendations will be compiled in the following months. A draft plan, incorporating public input, will then be presented for further feedback before being reviewed by the Board of Conservation and Recreation (BCR) and submitted to the General Assembly. Once finalized, the DCR director will adopt the master plan.

Sweet Run State Park remains under development and features scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The property includes 11 miles of hiking trails and nine miles of equestrian trails, passing through forests, meadows, and historic sites. Amenities such as a picnic pavilion and nature play area are also available, though parking is limited.

“All comments received at the meetings and within the following 30 days will be considered and, where appropriate, addressed in the final draft of the master plan. The final draft is then presented to the Board of Conservation and Recreation (BCR) and, following BCR review,” a press release indicated.