Park Status
[ Jan. 2020 ] For now, both end of the park are open.
Plans are for the South (big) end to remain open, weather and conditions permitting, through February 2020. During and for a day or two after periods of rain when temperatures are above freezing, the park can be quite muddy, especially during the colder months when the ground dries more slowly. We will keep the park open as much as possible, but patrons are advised to use caution and common sense and avoid the park when muddy condition exist. Patrons are also reminded that dog waste must be picked up even if it happens in a muddy area.
Any temporary closings of the South end will be announced here.
The North (small) End will close intermittently for short periods when drainage improvement work is being done.
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).
Plans are for the South (big) end to remain open, weather and conditions permitting, through February 2020. During and for a day or two after periods of rain when temperatures are above freezing, the park can be quite muddy, especially during the colder months when the ground dries more slowly. We will keep the park open as much as possible, but patrons are advised to use caution and common sense and avoid the park when muddy condition exist. Patrons are also reminded that dog waste must be picked up even if it happens in a muddy area.
Any temporary closings of the South end will be announced here.
The North (small) End will close intermittently for short periods when drainage improvement work is being done.
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).
- If you have questions or comments, please direct them to westgrovepack@gmail.com or comment in person at the next general meeting.
- For more about turf maintenance, click here. For more about long-term plans to deal with the drainage and mud problem, click here.