Waterfront Operations Update: 4/2/14

Waterfront Operations Update: 4/2/14

Waterfront Operations relies on volunteers to maintain high quality parks, please visit the Parks and Recreation Volunteer Opportunitiesfor more information on volunteer opportunities.

These updates are specific to park maintenance, for more information on the large projects related to the Waterfront please visit:alexandriava.gov/Waterfront

Upcoming Projects:

Waterfront Operations is currently looking at the option to install dry-wells at several areas along the waterfront that have issues holding water. This project would require digging a 3ft hole 4-6 ft deep at the problem locations. The current locations under review are: Oronoco Bay (South end), Founders Dog Park, Founders South, Windmill Hill (near bulkhead), and Windmill Hill Dog Park. This work is scheduled based on volunteer availability and is currently planned to be part of Spring for Alexandria on May 16. More information on dry wells can be found at: http://www.phillywatersheds.org/whats_in_it_for_you/residents/how-build-dry-well

Founders Park:

• Trail work to improve ponding issues. Timing will be dependent on weather conditions; ground will need to be dry before work can begin. This project is currently on hold until further notice.
  
  
• Spring turf applications are scheduled for mid-day Thursday 4/3/14

• Issues with the tennis court are being reviewed and solutions are being considered.
  
  
• Construction has started in the park. More detail on this construction can be found at: http://alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=77040

• T.C. Williams National Honor Society has adopted Oronoco Bay Park for the 2014 season. For more information about the Adopt-a-Park program visit: http://alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=45752

Roberdeau/Point Lumley/ King Street Park:

• Seaport Foundation has adopted Roberdeau, Point Lumley, Waterfront, and King Street Park for the 2014 season. For more information about the Adopt-a-Park program visit: http://alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=45752

Waterfront Park:

• Landscaping timbers along Strand Street and Prince Street. Timing will be dependent on weather conditions; ground will need to be dry before work can begin. This project is currently on hold until further notice.
  

• Mulched area on south end of the park will be connected where turf in unable to grow due to shade and traffic.
  
  
• Seaport Foundation has adopted Roberdeau, Point Lumley, Waterfront, and King Street Park for the 2014 season. For more information about the Adopt-a-Park program visit: http://alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=45752

Windmill Hill Park:

• Turf renovations are scheduled for half the dog park during the mid to late Spring (with the other half planned for the 2015 season). The area under renovation will closed for use for 2-4 months while the new turf is established. The other half of the dog park will be open for use. The walkway will remain open.
  
  

• Clearing of the undergrowth and invasive on the hill near the Wilkes Street tunnel is currently scheduled for mid-May. Options for planting different flowers/ native plants are being looked at.
  
  

• Areas of the turf near the bulk head are going to be slowly converted to summer turf grasses. Summer turf grasses have greater resilience to traffic and drought. This area will be used to test the durability of changing Windmill Hill turf type. If successful a wider implementation will be looked at for 2015.
  
  

• Repairs the fencing around playground. Playground may need to be closed for 1-2 days while this work is completed. As work is scheduled signs will be posted and another update will go out to notify of closure.
  
  

• Stabilization of the hill and washouts in the playground. Playground may need to be closed for 1-2 days while this work is completed. As work is scheduled signs will be posted and another update will go out to notify of closure.
  
  

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.  

Eugene    Loew    CPRP, CPSI
Park Manager - Waterfront Operations
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria VA 22314
703-746-5518 
eugene.loew@alexandriava.gov