Address
2501 Potomac Ave
Hours of Operation
Sunrise to Sunset
Daily Fountain Hours:
- 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)
- 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (following Labor Day through approximately mid-October)
PICKLEBALL/TENNIS COURTS:
Four pickleball & two tennis courts
BASKETBALL COURTS:
Closure on 6/17-6/23
Sunrise to Sunset
Daily Fountain Hours:
- 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)
- 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (following Labor Day through approximately mid-October)
PICKLEBALL/TENNIS COURTS:
Four pickleball & two tennis courts
BASKETBALL COURTS:
Closure on 6/17-6/23
Location Features
Interactive Fountain
Fountain Amenities
- 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
Other Interactive Fountain Information
- 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
Interactive Fountain Rules
Safety Guidelines
- 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
