After two years of of reconstruction, two Del Ray canine parks shall be reopening to the general public over the subsequent a number of months.
The previously dusty, not-grassy Simpson Dog Park at 521 E. Monroe Avenue is anticipated to open throughout the subsequent three-to-four months, in response to the town. The work contains tree and sod plantings, grading and stormwater enhancements.
“The majority of the work is complete, although there are important items remaining to allow the park to safely open to the public,” in response to the town’s Department of Recreation, Parksand Cultural Activities.
Improvements to the half-acre canine run at Mount Jefferson Park and Greenway (2607A E. Randolph Avenue) are additionally almost completed, the town says.
“With exception of the Dog Park, Mount Jefferson Park is open for public use,” DRPCA informed us in an e mail. “The grading plan for the dog park to correct drainage is approved and improvement activities are anticipated to begin within the next two weeks. Weather permitting, the dog park is anticipated to open late May or early June after turf establishment.”
The two-year building schedule has irked some residents.
“It’s puzzling that Alexandria, a city that prides itself on being dog-friendlytakes two years to build these dog parks,” a Del Ray resident stated.
Photos through Facebook and City of Alexandria
