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WELCOMEWestgrove P.A.C.K. is 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 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 |
Calendar of Events
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HOT DOG FRIDAYS
Join us for friendship, hot dogs and french fries. Every Friday from 6:30-8PM (weather permitting!), until August 28th. *** Because we are still dealing with coronavirus, we ask that you don't bring any extra food to the shindig. We also ask that you eat and then clear space for others so we don't overcrowd. Individual utensils will be provided. |
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Announcements
HELP NEEDED: Project Manager - Entry Improvements
The Board is investigating the possibility of installing brick pavers in the entry vestibules, to be funded by sale of memorial engraved bricks. We need someone to develop a project plan and budget to present to the members. If you're interested, email: westgrovepack@gmail.com to learn more and get started.
ELECTIONS - October 2020
PUT YOUR IDEAS INTO ACTION.
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. If you're interested, please click here for more information.
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. If you're interested, please click here for more information.
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.
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.
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.
- 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 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.
Learn about what it takes to take care of our favorite green space!
Read our "Turf Corner"
Read our "Turf Corner"
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Help Keep Westgrove Dog Park GREENFor as little as $10 a month, you will help insure funding for annual turf rejuvenation and maintenance. Please consider making a tax deductible donation towards the upkeep and improvements.
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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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