Tide Lock Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Neighborhood Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Tide Lock Park is named for an old canal controlled by wooden locks that once existed on the Alexandria Waterfront. The canal was used to move goods and materials to and from sea going ships. The last of Alexandria canals were destroyed by flood in the early 1820's and never replaced due to the establishment of the railroad. Today, there is a replica of the lock and canal in the Park, which includes many of original canal wall stones.

Access to the Mount Vernon Trail.

This park privately owned, but is part of the publicly accessible linear park system along Alexandria's waterfront.

GETTING THERE:

Parking on Street, Public Transit: Bus, Bike Racks

lBus Route: AT 2 to North Fairfax Street and 2nd Street bus stop. It is about a 1 minute walk to the park.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Water/Spray Fountain, Seating

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Brick, Gravel, Boardwalk

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas, 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: Some

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel