South End (larger side) water has been turned off for the Winter. Please plan to bring your own bowl, and do not share. Water is currently available on the North end as of 12/2/24.

Welcome to the Westgrove P.A.C.K. website, your source for news and information about Westgrove Dog Park in Alexandria, VA.

Look around and learn more about how we plan to continue to build a strong and healthy dog community, secure funding for improvements, and ensure our beloved dog park will be a fun and safe space for dogs at Westgrove, for years to come.

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It takes a community to keep Westgrove healthy!

YOUR GOAL:  No Poop Left Behind!!
We could all support one another by watching for and pointing out pooping dogs to distracted owners. ​Keeping the park free of dog poop is everyone’s responsibility.

A gentle reminder: Poop can make our dogs sick. Please take note of the following:
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1. Watch your dog at all times and please don't allow your cell phone to be a primary focus. Your dog requires your supervision, just like children at a playground.
2. Not sure if your dog pooped? Be a good neighbor — walk around and pick-up a poop before you leave.
3. Dog poop is not fertilizer. If it was, it would be sold at Lowe's or Home Depot and we'd all be rich ($$ ... ha, ha, ha!). More importantly though, dog poop has lots of bacteria that can make our dogs sick. 
4. What do I do if you see a dog pooping and no one walking towards it? Please kindly say something like:
         • "Hello, dog pooping!" 
         • "Hello, (dog breed) pooping!"
   
   

The P.A.C.K. recognizes that it takes a community effort keep our dogs HEALTHY and safe — so, we THANK YOU for your vigilance.

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Meet The Newest PACK Board Members

On October 6th during the "Public" General Meeting the following people generously stepped up to serve on the PACK Board of Directors:

CHAIR: Steve Zielenski

TREASURER (re-elected): Jeff Pandin

SECRETARY: Jennifer French

AT-LARGE: Rich Abelson

AT-LARGE: Bill Mould

MEMBERSHIP/FUNDRAISING: Liz Yap

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Congratulations Westgrove Friends!!! — Two years in a row!

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Curious how you can support Westgrove Dog Park?

The Westgrove P.A.C.K. Board need few more people to help support our mission of park improvements, safety, and accessibility -- as well as, broaden community connectedness and engagement. Your gift of time would make a profound difference to Westgrove for all users. 

Join a Commitee

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