Guidelines for water use in the park.
Thanks to the efforts of Westgrove PACK, in conjunction with Fairfax County Park Authority, there is a water fixture in the park. This is an all-weather water fixture, so running water Is available year-round, which is why the first water fixture was located in the north end of the park. This project was made possible by the generous contributions of many park users and we thank them for their support.
We ask that you observe the following guidelines when using the water at the park:
1. Exercise caution when using the spigot. Please do not spray water on the ground where it will create puddles and please make sure the water is off when you are finished.
2. Jugs have been provided to carry water from the water fixture to drinking bowls around the park. If you use the hose, please coil it neatly when you are finished.
3. Please refresh the drinking bowls regularly during the day. Fresh water is important to canine health, and dirty water can spread disease.
4. Please do not bring wading pools to the park. While some dogs enjoy splashing when the days are hot, we have concerns about stagnant water left in the pools creating a health risk for the dogs. Also, since we have a drainage problem in the north end, when the pools are emptied they create puddles and mud. Wading pools left in the park will be removed and disposed of. Click here for more information.
5. If you notice water leaking at the fixture, please notify Westgrove PACK immediately at westgrovepack@gmail.com so we can correct the problem and avoid wasting water and making puddles.
In the future, we plan to add an additional dog drinking fountain at the other end of the park. We are also investigating the possibility of installing an irrigation system for turf maintenance.
Thanks for your cooperation.
We ask that you observe the following guidelines when using the water at the park:
1. Exercise caution when using the spigot. Please do not spray water on the ground where it will create puddles and please make sure the water is off when you are finished.
2. Jugs have been provided to carry water from the water fixture to drinking bowls around the park. If you use the hose, please coil it neatly when you are finished.
3. Please refresh the drinking bowls regularly during the day. Fresh water is important to canine health, and dirty water can spread disease.
4. Please do not bring wading pools to the park. While some dogs enjoy splashing when the days are hot, we have concerns about stagnant water left in the pools creating a health risk for the dogs. Also, since we have a drainage problem in the north end, when the pools are emptied they create puddles and mud. Wading pools left in the park will be removed and disposed of. Click here for more information.
5. If you notice water leaking at the fixture, please notify Westgrove PACK immediately at westgrovepack@gmail.com so we can correct the problem and avoid wasting water and making puddles.
In the future, we plan to add an additional dog drinking fountain at the other end of the park. We are also investigating the possibility of installing an irrigation system for turf maintenance.
Thanks for your cooperation.