Braddock Dogs

11/25/2018

Stay tuned... Braddock Dogs will be re-branding to Monticello Park Volunteer Team! Thanks Fairfax County Park Authority and Fairfax County Park Foundation for having our backs!

11/24/2018

This past weekend marked the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Monticello Park in Burke, VA. The park features a kid-friendly obstacle course, an off-leash dog park, a multi-use space and trails! Here's the link to the photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ffxparks/sets/72157675880757098/with/45924192182/
Grab the kids, don't forget the pooch and head over to Monticello Park for your next family adventure! Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Txo1iQ

This past weekend marked the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Monticello Park in Burke, VA. The park features a kid-friendly obstacle course, an off-leash dog park, a multi-use space and trails! Grab the kids, don't forget the pooch and head over to Monticello Park for your next family adventure! Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Txo1iQ

11/17/2018

Today's the day!!! 10 years in the making! Join us at 3 pm!

10/18/2018

FCPA Official News Release - Ribbon Cutting Set for Monticello Park
On Saturday, November 17, 2018 official ribbon cutting ceremonies will be held at Monticello Park located at 5313 Guinea Road in Burke, VA. The much-anticipated event marks the completion of construction and brings new recreational amenities to this neighborhood including an obstacle course/playground, off-leash dog park, multi-use area and trails. Supporting infrastructure including park buffers, storm water management improvements, a parking lot, walkways, fencing and related site work were completed as well. The $1.5 million-dollar project was funded via voter-approved Park Bonds.

The public is cordially invited to join in the celebration with Braddock District Supervisor John Cook and members of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board. The 3 p.m. ceremonies that will include brief remarks, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to enjoy the new amenities.

Braddock District Supervisor John Cook said of Monticello Park, “Doggonnit. Dogs are people too! Now there is a park for our furry friends. Come celebrate the opening of Braddock’s newest park.”

For more information please contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.

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Fairfax County, Virginia - Ribbon Cutting Set for Monticello Park

10/14/2018

Monticello (Dog) Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
17 November At 3:00 PM
5243-5249 Guinea Rd., Burke, VA 22015
Hi All -
So the Park Authority has identified November 17th at
3: 00 PM as the date/time for the Monticello Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Contractor work though will be completed by the end of the month, and the park will be open after that.

Dogs are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony. After all, this is for them!!!!
But of course, they must be on a leash.

Check Supervisor Cook's website https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock/ for additional info regarding both the official park opening, and the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Hope to see many of you at the ribbon cutting!

05/02/2018

Hello supporters!
I wanted to provide what I hope is one of the last updates before we have a usable off-leash dog area at Monticello Park!
Our Mastenbrook Grant application was approved and most of the funds raised to support the dog park have been transferred to the Park Authority to pay for construction. You may have noticed that development has already started. I am told a ribbon cutting is anticipated sometime in Oct/Nov of 2018!
On another note, our former Braddock District Representative to the Park Authority has recommended we disband Braddock Dogs, and we've decided to take the advice.
While we were working to raise funds for the Monticello OLDA, the group Reston Dogs, which supports Baron Cameron Park's OLDA, was sued by a neighboring community. To prevent similar risks, the Fairfax County Park Authority has reevaluated it's public-private partnerships.
The Park Authority now recommends that supporters volunteer through the County's website so that we are protected under the Park Authority's insurance as official volunteers, rather than be presented as a separate organization. This is intended to protect us from potential legal action aimed at dog park supporters.
Here's how you sign up! Visit the site below and sign up as a volunteer for FCPA. You should be able to see all of the volunteer opportunities available. When Monticello Park development is closer to completion, the Park Authority will create a listing for Monticello Park, which you can apply for. Primary concerns will most likely be monitoring waste cleanup, which was always expected to be one of the Braddock Dogs Association's primary responsibilities.

Volunteer Sign-up: https://volunteer. fairfaxcounty.gov/recruiter/ index.php?recruiterID=1380& class=OrgDetails&orgGuid={ 607DC5C5-4BF1-4FC9-9D86- E9EC4D758170}

Animal related volunteer opportunities: https://volunteer. fairfaxcounty.gov/recruiter/ index.php?class= OppSearchResults&recruiterID= 1380&activity=2077

I hope that the next (last?) update will include details of the ribbon cutting at Monticello Park. In the meantime, I want to thank everyone for your continued time, energy, and financial support. This park will be a lasting legacy for our families and our dogs and I'm so glad you were willing to be part of it! I can't wait to see you at the dog park!

Sincerely,

Erin Mays

02/16/2018

A huge THANK YOU to our donors and those of you who voted for the Park Bond!! And to our President, Erin Mays, who never gave up and jumped through every hoop to see this process through to completion!

02/15/2018

BREAKING NEWS FROM OUR PARK AUTHORITY REP ANTHONY VELLUCI! Time to start planning the ribbon cutting ceremony! Monticello Park Development Bidders Conference Held On-site Today
Hi All -
So the Park Authority held an on-site bidder's conference today at Monticello Park at 10:00AM. About five general contractors showed and several more expressed interest.

Statement of Work synopsis: The demolition of existing site features and the construction of a large playground and a dog park with related amenities and supporting infrastructure to include storm water management facilities, parking lot, walkways, utilities, fencing and related site work.

Bids are due 1 March and contract award / Notice To Proceed should follow within a couple of weeks. The period of performance is 150 days and the park will be closed to the public during that time.

Substantial completion is expected by August 2 2018; final completion by mid - late September.

Yeah!!!! We are finally getting our first Dog Park in the Braddock District.

07/20/2017

Woo hoo! We are at 300 Likes! Thanks for your support!