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What now is a simple median on Richmond’s Allen Avenue soon will become the city’s newest park.

The park, which will be called Allen Avenue Common, will be on the south side of the Lee Monument between Monument Avenue and Park Avenue. It will feature native trees, benches, and new hardscape and landscaping.

The park is being developed by the Friends of Allen Avenue Common, the Enrichmond Foundation and the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.

In a news release, Friends of Allen Avenue Common President Janet Heltzel said the park “will be a lovely gateway for residents and tourists alike.”