Proposed Concept for North End Improvements

This concept was discussed at the June General Meeting.

Stay informed & ​Up to Date!

​Announcements:

• Both sides of the park are open for use.​
  
• Several new board members were elected at the October 2022 General Meeting.  Click here for details.

​Older News:

• The Park Authority has moved the trash cans outside of the park due to concern about the safety of their work crews.  If you have comments about this change, contact parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov​.  
• The south (large) end of the park will close on Friday, March 4 for annual turf renewal.  It will remain closed for 8-10 weeks to allow the new grass to get established.  The north (small) end of the park will remain open.  For more information about our turf management plan, click here.
• The Westgrove PACK spring General Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 20 from 3-4 pm in the park.  The agenda includes ratifying new board members, approving the annual budget, and discussing plans for park improvements.  All park users are welcome to attend and share their concerns, but only those who have paid their 2022 annual dues will be able to vote.
• We try to do the mowing early in the morning before the park opens, but if you are in the park when the mowers arrive, please leash your dogs until mowing is complete, for the safety of both the dogs and the mowing crew.
• Water bowls have been removed from the park.  To prevent water-borne disease, park users are advised to use the new dog watering fountain, which provides fresh water and is self-draining.  
• Fairfax County Park Authority has made additional drainage improvements in the north end of the park.  We will be monitoring progress and making additional improvements if necessary.
• If you're doing shopping on Amazon, please consider going to smile.amazon.com and designating Westgrove P.A.C.K. as your charity.  When you shop at Amazon Smile, you pay the same price, but Amazon donates a portion of your order to Westgrove P.A.C.K.  For more information, click on the Amazon smile logo on the home page or go to smile.amazon.com 
• Park users are reminded that dogs who are experiencing potentially contagious health conditions like coughs and diarrhea should not be brought to the park.  If you have health concerns about another dog in the park, please address your concerns to the dog's handler.  Westgrove P.A.C.K. does not have the authority to eject people from the park.  FCPA rules for dog parks are posted here and are enforced by Fairfax County Police Animal Control officers.

• All park users are reminded that it is very important to pick up dog waste in the park.  Dog waste is not only unpleasant to step in, it can present health problems for the dogs and creates environmental risks to sensitive areas near the park.  Waste bags and disposal bins are conveniently located around the park.  Please pick up after your own dog and keep an eye out for anything that someone else missed.  If you see dog poop; pick it up.
• Please do not bring used grocery bags to the park and tie them to the fence.  When you do, they collect rain water which can be a breeding area for insects and create a health hazard for the dogs.  Please use the dog waste bags in the dispensers provided.
• ​​Children in the park. As most of you know, children 8 and under are not allowed in the park.  Although new signs have been posted at all gates, some parents choose to bring children into the park - even after been encouraged to leave for the sake of their children. If you see children in the park, please feel free to gently remind parents of the rules. If you like, hand them a PACK brochure; this brochure contains a full list of park rules. If all else fails, you can call the Fairfax County Police Department on their non-emergency number 703-877-3715. 
• Westgrove Park needs you! The P.A.C.K. fundraising committee is looking for volunteers that are willing to help out, share ideas, and raise some money. To find out more click here.​

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