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Fairfax County Dog Park Policies

Ever wonder how the idea of setting aside public land for off leash dog areas began here in Fairfax County? In 1999, a special task force of community leaders was formed to set policy for Off-Leash Dog Areas in Fairfax County. Their report was adopted by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and provides interesting background on the history of dog parks in Fairfax County. Public support for dog parks continues to grow stronger every year. A 2015 study commissioned by The Trust for Public Land indicates that, nationwide, off-leash parks are growing faster than any type of park with an overall growth rate of 20% between 2010 and 2015. 

Westgrove PACK continues to work with FCPA to make this vision a reality.
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Location

Westgrove Park Off-Leash Dog Area
6801 Fort Hunt Rd.
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Alexandria, VA 22307

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Mailing address:

Westgrove P.A.C.K. LLC
PO Box 7321
Alexandria, VA 22307

​Contributions to Westgrove P.A.C.K. are deductible under ​section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 
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  • About
    • About the Park
    • P.A.C.K./Board >
      • Liz Yap
      • Lee Ann Williams
      • Michelle Primack
      • Jeff Pandin
      • Mike Bober
      • Yvonne Kincaid
      • Sam Longstreet
      • Andrew Wagner
      • Scott Erb
    • Contact
    • Bylaws
    • MOU
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Financials
    • Budget
    • Photos >
      • Photos & Videos
      • Photo Archives >
        • Last Dog Day of Summer
        • Opening Weekend 2016
        • 2018
        • April 17, 2016
        • June 4, 2016
        • June 19, 2016
        • May 15, 2016
        • May 8, 2016
        • April 30, 2016
        • April 24, 2017
        • May 22, 2016
        • May 29, 2016
  • Know the Rules
    • NoPools
    • Water Use Guidelines
    • How to Stay Safe
  • News
    • Park Status
    • Turf Corner >
      • Why does part of the park close?
    • Poop
    • Projects >
      • Memorial Brick Campaign
  • DONATE
    • Become a Caretaker
  • How to Help
    • Join the Board
    • Join Mailing List
  • Fall Festival 2022