BENEFITTING THE RESTON COMMUNITY

IN IMPORTANT NEW WAYS
Today, Hidden Creek is a private country club, available to less than 425 members. In the future, it could become a place that benefits the greater Reston community in important new ways. Based on community input, the plan includes a 100-acre public park, new public recreational amenities, and new home ownership opportunities for Reston residents.

The plan for Hidden Creek has important environmental benefits as well. More than a mile of streams will be restored to establish healthy wetlands and wildlife habitats. New storm water management features will help control flooding and protect the headwaters of Colvin Run. When the golf course closes, Wheelock Communities will forfeit its right to draw up to 150,000 gallons of irrigation water daily from Lake Anne. Miles of new trails and beautifully landscaped open space will be created for the enjoyment of all.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When did Wheelock Communities purchase Hidden Creek Country Club and how many acres is it?

    Wheelock purchased the 164-acre Hidden Creek Country Club property in October 2017.  

  • What is being proposed?

    Based on community input, Wheelock is exploring repurposing the private golf course and country club to provide the Reston community with:

    • An approximately 100-acre public  park complete with miles of connected trails and new recreational facilities 
    • Significant environmental benefits
    • New home-ownership opportunities in Reston

  • How will the community be assured the open space will be public?

    Wheelock will build and then give the park to a public entity.  

  • How will the approximately 100-acre park meet the recreation needs of Reston?

    The public park includes both active and passive recreation opportunities that take full advantage of the property’s natural features.  Busier facilities can be accessed from Sunset Hills Road to minimize traffic impact on the immediate neighborhoods. Based upon community input, the following is proposed:

    • Tennis and pickle ball complex with room for 8 – 10 indoor/outdoor tennis courts
    • Inclusive park play area in the spirit of Clemyjontri Park
    • Fitness area
    • Lawns and gardens 
    • 3-5 miles of new trails providing new connectivity in Reston
    • New W&OD trailhead with facilities
    • Preserving and improving the existing Reston Association Blue Trail as well as relocating any current trails farther away from existing backyards

  • Will the public park add to my Reston Association dues or county taxes to support the amenities?
    • No. Wheelock will design and construct the public amenities at its expense, without a requirement for taxpayer or Reston Association money.
    • Fees generated from the tennis and pickle ball complex are projected to cover the yearly maintenance cost associated with the park and new amenities.
  • What are the environmental benefits of the proposal?
    • More than a mile and a quarter of degraded streams will be restored to their pre-golf course condition, establishing healthy wetlands and wildlife habitats.
    • Stormwater management features will be built to help control flooding near the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station and protect water quality at the headwaters of Colvin Run.
    • When the golf course closes, Wheelock will forfeit it current rights to draw up to 150,000 gallons of water daily from Lake Anne for course irrigation.
  • What type of housing is envisioned for the property?
    • Neighborhood clusters are envisioned with a mix of well-designed attached and detached homes designed for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, active families, empty nesters and retirees.
    • The Clusters will incorporate Reston design elements such as curved streets, integrated green spaces and trail network connectivity. 
    • The clusters will be located along the northwest and southern boundaries of Hidden Creek.
  • What will the view be for existing homeowners who live on the golf course?
    • View corridors from homes adjacent to the current golf course will primarily be of open space in the new park. New clusters will be buffered from existing homes with appropriate separation and landscaping.
    • Imagery depicting current and proposed views from multiple vantage points has been prepared for presentation at neighborhood meetings and online.
  • How has Wheelock engaged the community?
    • Wheelock held several focus group meetings with more than 20 area residents representing diverse interests.  The purpose was to explore potential options for the property in an open dialogue.  From this process, the grand park idea emerged.  
    • The Hidden Creek team has already had dozens of meetings with community representatives and is committed to an ongoing open dialogue about the property.

  • What is the approval process?

    Changes to the land use will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a rezoning.  Wheelock is committed to working with all Reston stakeholders to best refine our ideas.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

UNDERSTANDING THE LAY OF THE LAND
Meetings with community stakeholders for input and feedback began in 2018. Interactive online meetings and presentations continue today with residents whose properties surround Hidden Creek. 

To view the most recent presentation that includes renderings of proposed views of the new public open space from many vantage points, please click the arrow to the right of the image below.

MEET THE TEAM

BEHIND THE VISION
To help create the right plan for Hidden Creek, Wheelock Communities assembled a team of experts that are acclaimed for great places, both locally and nationally.

For more than a dozen years, Wheelock Communities has added value to residential land in high-demand locations throughout the United States. Its portfolio ranges from luxurious high-rise condominiums on the Gulf Coast of Florida to an exclusive private club enclave in the Texas Hill Country. Wheelock’s sweet spot is developing award-winning master-planned communities that offer in-demand amenities and quality new homes to a broad spectrum of buyers. In each market, principal Dan Green assembles a local team of best-in-class partners to envision and create great places with enduring value. 

IDG Reston is Wheelock’s partner for land holdings in the Mid-Atlantic region. Founder Steven J. Coniglio has broad experience on notable projects that include the 180-acre community of Crown Farm in Gaithersburg, the 1700-unit Potomac Yard in Alexandria, and a recently completed 70-unit luxury condominium near Dupont Circle in Washington. IDG coordinates the consultant teams involved in the planning, entitlement, design and construction phases of land development. 

LandDesign is a collection of landscape architects, civil engineers, urban designers, visionaries and problem solvers seeking to build value in every place it helps create. The firm’s unique balance of expertise and relentless curiosity results in innovative yet attainable big ideas for communities across the county. LandDesign has helped to create some of the most recognizable communities in the region including: Potomac Yard, National Harbor, Willowsford and Brambleton. The LandDesign project team of talented master planners and landscape architects have worked to envision Hidden Creek as a community amenity focused on serving the needs of its Reston neighbors.

VIKA is a civil engineering and site design firm that takes a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that land plans are efficiently designed, expertly engineered, and exceptionally attractive when they come to life. Though the team draws experience and inspiration from around the world, VIKA has been placemaking throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia for four decades, and knows the geography and development history. Notable projects include the Mosaic District in Fairfax County, Ballston Quarter in Arlington County, and The Boro in Tysons. 

Wells + Associates keeps people moving and improves networks with sustainable traffic engineering and multi-modal transportation planning solutions. Based in Tysons, W+A has worked for both public and private clients on more than 7,000 projects in 40 states. The firm is ranked as one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work by Virginia Business.


Swaback is an internationally acclaimed architecture and planning firm, with an interdisciplinary team that provides services from community visioning through interior design.  Managing Partner John Sather puts his vivid imagination to work in dreaming up one-of-a-kind places and amenities that bring families and neighbors together in meaningful new ways. He led Hidden Creek’s initial focus groups and set the planning path in motion.


Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. is the leading natural and cultural resources consultant in the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm’s engineers, scientists, regulatory specialists, permit compliance specialists, arborists, archeologists, architectural historians, ecosystem & restoration specialists, surveyors, and geographic information specialists assist both the public and private sectors with the permitting process and create innovative solutions to water quality issues.

For more than a dozen years, Wheelock Communities has added value to residential land in high-demand locations throughout the United States. Its portfolio ranges from luxurious high-rise condominiums on the Gulf Coast of Florida to an exclusive private club enclave in the Texas Hill Country. Wheelock’s sweet spot is developing award-winning master-planned communities that offer in-demand amenities and quality new homes to a broad spectrum of buyers. In each market, principal Dan Green assembles a local team of best-in-class partners to envision and create great places with enduring value. 

IDG Reston is Wheelock’s partner for land holdings in the Mid-Atlantic region. Founder Steven J. Coniglio has broad experience on notable projects that include the 180-acre community of Crown Farm in Gaithersburg, the 1700-unit Potomac Yard in Alexandria, and a recently completed 70-unit luxury condominium near Dupont Circle in Washington. IDG coordinates the consultant teams involved in the planning, entitlement, design and construction phases of land development. 

LandDesign is a collection of landscape architects, civil engineers, urban designers, visionaries and problem solvers seeking to build value in every place it helps create. The firm’s unique balance of expertise and relentless curiosity results in innovative yet attainable big ideas for communities across the county. LandDesign has helped to create some of the most recognizable communities in the region including: Potomac Yard, National Harbor, Willowsford and Brambleton. The LandDesign project team of talented master planners and landscape architects have worked to envision Hidden Creek as a community amenity focused on serving the needs of its Reston neighbors.

VIKA is a civil engineering and site design firm that takes a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that land plans are efficiently designed, expertly engineered, and exceptionally attractive when they come to life. Though the team draws experience and inspiration from around the world, VIKA has been placemaking throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia for four decades, and knows the geography and development history. Notable projects include the Mosaic District in Fairfax County, Ballston Quarter in Arlington County, and The Boro in Tysons. 

Wells + Associates keeps people moving and improves networks with sustainable traffic engineering and multi-modal transportation planning solutions. Based in Tysons, W+A has worked for both public and private clients on more than 7,000 projects in 40 states. The firm is ranked as one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work by Virginia Business.


Swaback is an internationally acclaimed architecture and planning firm, with an interdisciplinary team that provides services from community visioning through interior design.  Managing Partner John Sather puts his vivid imagination to work in dreaming up one-of-a-kind places and amenities that bring families and neighbors together in meaningful new ways. He led Hidden Creek’s initial focus groups and set the planning path in motion.


Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. is the leading natural and cultural resources consultant in the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm’s engineers, scientists, regulatory specialists, permit compliance specialists, arborists, archeologists, architectural historians, ecosystem & restoration specialists, surveyors, and geographic information specialists assist both the public and private sectors with the permitting process and create innovative solutions to water quality issues.

GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS AT HIDDEN CREEK

Hidden Creek is rolling out the welcome mat to our Reston neighbors, first responders, runners and walkers. Come enjoy the beautiful open space during a series of special community events. We hope to see you soon.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 24

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FIRST RESPONDER PLAY DAYS

First Tuesdays

Tee Times from 8:00am to 11:00am

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TWILIGHT ON THE TRAILS

Every Thursday

7:30 pm

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