Rivergate Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Green Space, Neighborhood Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: The majority of Rivergate Park is owned by the Rivergate Owners Association with permanent public access to the waterfront park area. This park is part of a system of linear parks along Alexandria's waterfront.

GETTING THERE:

Parking on Street, Public Transit: Bus

lBus Route: AT 2, AT 4, AT 8 to N. Fairfax Street and Madison Street. Park is one block down towards the water.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Volleyball, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Seating, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & 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: Asphalt, Brick, Gravel

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

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

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