Potomac Yard Park

2501 Potomac Ave

Sunrise to Sunset

Daily Fountain Hours:

Four pickleball & two tennis courts

ADA Access

Basketball

Benches

Bicycling

Fenced Dog Area

Performance Space

Picnic Area

Playground

Playing Fields

Running Track or Trail

Tennis Court

Pickleball

Volleyball

Walking Trail

Interactive Fountain

36 water jets (incl. 12 laminar jets that shoot a stream of water between two troughs & lighting at the jets for nighttime effects)
Three programmable sequences
Sensors controlling waterjet height based on wind speed
Secondary ultraviolet water treatment system
Located between two playgrounds

Supports the City's Eco-City Initiative by treating & recycling water to reduce water use
The Alexandria City Council dedicated the 1st phase of this regional park in Potomac Yard on December 14, 2013. The park was designed & constructed through a public-private partnership with Pulte Homes

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No lifeguard on duty. Adult supervision is required at all times for children ages 12 and under.
No pets or animals are allowed in the fountain area.
No skateboards, rollerblades, or bikes are allowed in the fountain.
No beach furniture or water toys are allowed in the fountain area.
No food, drink, or glass containers are allowed in the fountain area.
Do not allow trash, human waste, or blood to enter the fountain.
Do not drink the water.
Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times. Shoes/non-slip water shoes must be worn at all times.
Children not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers.
Any person having an obvious skin disease, nasal or ear discharge, inflamed eye, or any communicable disease with symptoms of diarrhea or vomiting shall be excluded from the facility.
Do not climb on the fountain equipment.
Emergencies: Call 911