Potomac Yard Park
2501 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
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OWNER: City of Alexandria
CONTACT: 703-746-4343
WEBSITE: https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=12290#Potomac_Yard
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Park is open daily from 5 am to 10 pm.
The fountain is open seasonally from 10 am to 9 pm.
The playgrounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
MANAGED BY: CITY OF ALEXANDRIA City
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
PLAYGROUNDS: 3
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 1%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Neighborhood Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: The park contains ADA accessible picnic tables, pathways, and playground.
The Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain, located between the two playgrounds, features thirty-six water jets, including twelve laminar jets which shoot a stream of water between two troughs and lighting at the jets for nighttime effects.
Porta -johns are on site.
GETTING THERE:
Parking on Street
lBus Route: Metroway Potomac Line
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Outdoor Fitness Stations, Tennis Court, Volleyball
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Water/Spray Fountain, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables
Playground Size: Large
Playground Shade: Little or none
Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy, ADA Accessible
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Little or none
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Brick
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas, Fitness/Exercise Stations, Playground, Drinking Water, Historic Sites
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Little or None
