Founders Park
351 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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OWNER: City of Alexandria
CONTACT: (703) 746-4343
WEBSITE: https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=12286#Founders
EVENTS: https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?show=RecreationCommunity
Hours: Open daily from 5 am to 10 pm.
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Green Space, Neighborhood Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Dogs are allowed of leash at the unfenced dog exercise area located in the north west corner at Oronoco and N. Union Streets.
GETTING THERE:
Parking on Street, Public Transit: Bus, Bike Racks
lBus Route: AT 2, AT 3, AT 3-4, AT 4, AT 8 to N. Fairfax Street and Princess Street. About a 1 minute walk to the park.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Volleyball, Birdwatching
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Drinking Fountains, Seating
Pets: Allowed On-Leash, Allowed Off-Leash, Dog Park, Bags Provided
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: Less than a half mile
Trail Shade: Little or none
Trail Surface Type: Brick, Gravel, Synthetic rubberized material
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas, Drinking Water
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel
