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Westgrove Dog Park Welcomes You! Your source for news and information about Westgrove Dog Park, Alexandria, VA. Please take a few minutes to look around and learn more about how we are making Westgrove the best dog park in Fairfax County and how to help.
PARK STATUS: [ Jan. 2020 ] For now, both ends of the park are open. |
OPERATING HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. until 1/2-hour after sunset Weekend & holidays: 8 a.m. until 1/2-hour after sunset |
Project Managers (NEEDED)The P.A.C.K. has several PROJECTS slated for 2020. These can only happen with your help. We are looking for people to volunteer to manage the following projects: Entry Improvements, Water Feature/Pool, Agility Equipment, Navigational Signs.
Email: westgrovepack@gmail.com to learn more and get started. |
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Announcements
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MUD AT THE PARK
We are aware that conditions in the park are less than ideal during the winter months. The Board has decided to keep the south (big) end of the park open at this time. We believe that it is better to have the entire park open than to force everyone into the wettest and muddiest part of the park. Based on our experience from past years, we do not believe that having the south end open will damage next summer's turf. We expect to close that section for turf renewal operations in the spring when the weather begins to warm up (probably mid to late March). Those operations will involved aeration, fertilizing, seeding and about eight weeks of closure to allow the new turf to get established, and we expect those operations to repair any damage done over the winter. We are continuing to monitor conditions and this decision may be revised based on conditions.
Fairfax County Park Authority is continuing to work on drainage improvements in the north (small) end of the park. That process is not complete, but long-term users of the park will notice that the standing water and mud problem is not as bad as it has been in past winters. That said, conditions are still not acceptable. The improvements that have been done so far are being evaluated and additional improvements are planned. This work is weather-dependent, so the exact schedule is difficult to predict. To ensure the safety of dogs and workers, that end will be closed on days when work is going on. For more information on drainage improvements, click here.
Fairfax County Park Authority is continuing to work on drainage improvements in the north (small) end of the park. That process is not complete, but long-term users of the park will notice that the standing water and mud problem is not as bad as it has been in past winters. That said, conditions are still not acceptable. The improvements that have been done so far are being evaluated and additional improvements are planned. This work is weather-dependent, so the exact schedule is difficult to predict. To ensure the safety of dogs and workers, that end will be closed on days when work is going on. For more information on drainage improvements, click here.
Park users who want to avoid mud and standing water issues are encouraged to use other county dog parks during the winter months. Nearby options include LENCLAIR PARK, 6725 Lenclair Street, Alexandria and GRIST MILL PARK, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria.
FALL FESTIVAL 2019
The 2019 Fall Festival was a huge success. Thanks to all the volunteers and contributors for your support. Pictures coming soon. For more information, click here.
TREASURE'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report discussed at the 2019 October General Meeting can be accessed here. If you have any questions, contact westgrovepack@gmail.com.
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Board members
Board members Anne Street (Vice Chair), Megan Kesling (At Large), and Liz Yap (At Large) were re-elected at the October 2019 General Meeting. The positions of Operations Director, Membership and Fundraising Director, and one At Large position are currently vacant. GET INVOLVED: Anyone interested in more information about those positions should contact westgrovepack@gmail.com. IMProvements
FUTURE PLANS
The plan for new projects in the park is posted here. To share your comments with the Board, email westgrovepack@gmail.com.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
New benches have been installed around the trees inside the park. These will provide additional seating as well as protecting the trees from dog urine. As the trees grow, this area will have additional shade. This work was approved by Fairfax County Park Authority, but paid for and installed by Westgrove PACK. Thanks to all our Caretakers for making these improvements possible. Pavers have been installed under the benches in the south (big) end. This will reduce maintenance requirements and prevent dogs from digging holes under the benches. This work was approved by the Fairfax County Park Authority, and entirely funded by the Caretakers of Westgrove P.A.C.K. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve the park. RULES
Patrons of the park are reminded that Fairfax County Park Authority has established rules for county dog parks (click here for a complete list). The most common complaints involve:
While Westgrove P.A.C.K. does not have the legal authority to enforce these rules in specific cases, we do strongly encourage all park users to follow the rules. Complaints about rules violations can be made directly to the Park Authority (click here) and FCPA staff or Fairfax County Police will handle enforcement. |
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Contributions to Westgrove P.A.C.K. are deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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HELP KEEP WESTGROVE GREEN
For as little as $10 a month, you will help insure funding for annual turf rejuvenation and maintenance.
For as little as $10 a month, you will help insure funding for annual turf rejuvenation and maintenance.
