Waterfront Operations Update: September 23 – September 29

Waterfront Operations Update: September 23 – September 29

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

Upcoming Projects by Park:

All Parks:

• Mulching will be taking place at all parks over the next couple months.
• Park Audits are complete. If you would like a summary report or have any questions contact me.

Founder’s Park:

• Experimental application of natural products (primarily salt) to remove weeds in the volleyball court is schedule to be completed before mid-October.
• Tilling the volleyball court to loosen the sand is scheduled to be complete before the end of next week.

King Street Park:

• The new entry bed will remain clear and weed free through the winter. Plans will be made for planting in spring.
• There will be work on the tide gate beneath the manhole cover in the park. The work will have very little impact on the park and park access. Contact me if you would like more information on this project.

Oronoco Bay Park

• The viewing pier at the southern end of the park is being worked on this week to address safety issues. The plan is to repair the pier in small sections to allow it to be open throughout the process. This work is scheduled to be complete by the end of next week.

Montgomery Park:

• Experimental application of natural products (primarily salt) to remove weeds in the playground and dog park area is schedule to be completed before mid-October.

Rivergate Park:

• New picnic table installation is scheduled for installation into the park on Thursday.
• Tilling the volleyball court to loosen the sand is scheduled to be complete before the end of next week.

Windmill Hill Park:

• With little chance of rain in the foreseeable forecast we are looking into alternative measures of watering sections of this park. We have placed seed and the goal is to get germination before the weather is too cold. Most likely this will be attempted from the hydrant at the corner of Gibbon and S. Union St. This work is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday.
• Removal of weeds in stream bed near dog park is planned for October.
• Tilling the volleyball court to loosen the sand is scheduled to be complete before the end of next week.

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