The park was created by Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks to expand public access to Beaverdam Reservoir and support recreation and environmental education. 2RW provided MEP engineering for all park structures, including the visitor center, restrooms, boat rental facility, crew storage building, and picnic shelters. Our work included mechanical and plumbing systems for year-round use, full electrical design for buildings and site features such as trail lighting and dock areas, and coordination of underground utilities to integrate seamlessly with stormwater and landscape systems. The resulting infrastructure supports efficient, reliable operation across the park while preserving the natural setting.
2RW provided MEP engineering services for all park buildings, including a visitor’s center, restrooms, boat rental facility, crew storage building, and picnic shelters. Our scope included mechanical and plumbing systems to support year-round comfort and functionality, and complete electrical design for buildings and site infrastructure. This included routing power to various remote park features, such as trail lighting, dock areas, and utility points throughout the site. 2RW also coordinated underground utility routing to integrate building systems with the site’s broader stormwater and landscape features—supporting uninterrupted function of both park infrastructure and environmental design elements. All systems were designed with sustainability, maintainability, and resilience in mind, aligning with the park’s long-term operational goals.
The resulting systems provide energy-efficient solutions that meet the functional needs of a dispersed, multipurpose park campus. Mechanical systems were designed to balance comfort and energy conservation within modestly sized structures, while plumbing infrastructure supports public and staff access across the site. Electrical design enables safe, reliable power distribution to buildings and recreational amenities without disrupting the natural environment. While interpretive elements and water access define the public experience, 2RW’s engineering ensures that the park operates smoothly behind the scenes.
Nelson Byrd Woltz
Studio TwentySeven Architecture
