3550 Commonwealth Ave Park

Shirley Tyler Unity Park, located on Commonwealth Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia, is a neighborhood park that serves as a community gathering space. The park was renamed in 2021 to honor Shirley Tyler, a prominent community leader in Alexandria for over 40 years.

The park is situated in the Arlandria neighborhood, where Shirley Tyler and her family were the first African American homeowners when they moved there in 1965. Tyler was deeply involved in the local community, serving on the Alexandria School Board and becoming its first African American female chairperson.

Shirley Tyler Unity Park is open from sunrise to sunset, providing local residents with a space for recreation and relaxation throughout the day. The park's size is described as being between a basketball court and a football field, making it a moderate-sized green space within the urban environment.

The park offers various features for community use, including areas for picnicking and barbecuing. It also houses a community garden, allowing residents to engage in urban agriculture and foster a sense of community through shared gardening activities.