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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Curious how you can support Westgrove Dog Park?
We are hoping to identify one or more people to step forward and work together with the P.A.C.K. Board to assist with the following important activities
Communications:
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Fundraising:
Membership Development and Engagement:
- Fundraising Campaigns: Organize 1-2 events a year and partner with local businesses for sponsorship and support opportunities.
- Community Events: Host events like hot dog Fridays, set up caretaker tables, or other socials to raise funds and awareness (in-person) or solicit donations of items required to keep the park operational (e.g., seed, fertilizer, maintenance services, hay etc).
- Grant Opportunities: Research grants offered that support dog parks or community initiatives that make the park safer and more accessible for all.
Membership Development and Engagement:
- Promote Membership Growth: Develop strategies such as email campaigns, community outreach activities, park signage, social media etc. to increase membership and drive alignment of park plans to community needs.
- Member Engagement: Find creative ways to engage the Westgrove community by supporting the P.A.C.K. through volunteer opportunities like project management, events, etc. (Both in-person & online)
Our wonderful community of dogs and owners come from all walks of life and are skilled in a variety of areas that would make a profound difference to Westgrove for all users.
If you think you can help us or if you know someone who wants to get engaged to help, we encourage you and them to contact us at westgrovepack@gmail.com.
If you think you can help us or if you know someone who wants to get engaged to help, we encourage you and them to contact us at westgrovepack@gmail.com.
Report SAFETY incidents! CALL: 703-691-2131
Fairfax County Police Department Non-Emergency number Report any MAINTENANCE issues to The P.A.C.K. westgrovepack@gmail.com Rules: Patrons of the park are reminded that Fairfax County Park Authority has established rules for county dog parks (click here for a complete list). Westgrove P.A.C.K. does not have the legal authority to enforce these rules. Call non-emergency number posted above to report an incident.
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There is no Poop-Fairy
PLEASE take note of the following:
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Future Plans
The plan for new projects in the park is posted here. To share your comments with the Board, email us here: westgrovepack@gmail.com
Completed Projects
For more information about park improvements, click here.
Park improvements are approved by the Fairfax County Park Authority, and funded by the Caretakers of Westgrove PACK. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve the park.
Park improvements are approved by the Fairfax County Park Authority, and funded by the Caretakers of Westgrove PACK. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve the park.