NOTICE: Sunday, 9/20: Northside of park will be closed from Noon-2PM. The Lucky Dog Rescue will be using the dog park on the North End (smaller side). The gates will be closed off, and this event is a "closed adoption" event because of COVID restrictions. The dogs are being adopted through a reservation. If you don't have a reservation, you won't be able to meet the dogs.
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Westgrove P.A.C.K. welcomes you to our 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 you can help.
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OPERATING HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. until 1/2-hour after sunset Weekend & holidays: 8 a.m. until 1/2-hour after sunset |
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Announcements
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Calendar of Events
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ELECTIONS - October 2020Use your love for the dog park and enthusiasm to help out by choosing to serve. Getting new people involved is greatly needed so those who have served can rest and enjoy, with pride, their hard work.
Each year, half of the Board seats come up for election to a two-year term. Caretakers in good standing may vote in the election and are eligible to run for Board positions. Click here for more information.
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Learn about what it takes to take care of our favorite green space!
Read our "Turf Corner"
Read our "Turf Corner"
Board members
Elections for Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership and Fundraising Director, as well as Special Elections for Operations Director and At-Large Board Member will be held at the October General Meeting. For more details, click here or 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
Fairfax County Park Authority has made drainage improvements in the small end of the park which should alleviate the mud problem, especially in the winter months.
A new water fixture has been installed in the large end of the park. There is a button of the fixture which activates the dog fountain for dogs who prefer fresh running water. Leftover water drains from the bowl to keep things sanitary. There is also a tap to fill a bowl for dogs who prefer standing water. There is a drain into which the bowl should be emptied regularly. We are trying to eliminate standing water, which can breed disease. There is also a stone area to catch splashes and prevent mud. Please avoid dumping water in the grassy area and make sure if you use the tap to close it completely.
Navigational signs have been installed around the park fence to help users find dog droppings and other lost items. When you see your dog doing his business, take note of what number or letter he is between so you can find your way there after getting a bag. Thank you for keeping our park clean and healthy.
For more information about park improvements, click here.
Park improvements are approved by the Fairfax County Park Authority, and funded by the Caretakers of Westgrove PACK. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve the park.
A new water fixture has been installed in the large end of the park. There is a button of the fixture which activates the dog fountain for dogs who prefer fresh running water. Leftover water drains from the bowl to keep things sanitary. There is also a tap to fill a bowl for dogs who prefer standing water. There is a drain into which the bowl should be emptied regularly. We are trying to eliminate standing water, which can breed disease. There is also a stone area to catch splashes and prevent mud. Please avoid dumping water in the grassy area and make sure if you use the tap to close it completely.
Navigational signs have been installed around the park fence to help users find dog droppings and other lost items. When you see your dog doing his business, take note of what number or letter he is between so you can find your way there after getting a bag. Thank you for keeping our park clean and healthy.
For more information about park improvements, click here.
Park improvements are approved by the Fairfax County Park Authority, and funded by the Caretakers of Westgrove PACK. 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 PACK 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.
- Not picking up dog poop (click here for more info),
- Bringing more than two dogs into the park at a time (dogs must be adequately supervised),
- 3) Bringing children under the age of 9 yrs old inside the dog area (which is potentially dangerous for the child).
While Westgrove PACK 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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