Potomac Yard Park
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)
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)
Location Features
ADA Access
Basketball
Benches
Bicycling
Fenced Dog Area
Performance Space
Picnic Area
Playground
Playing Fields
Running Track or Trail
Tennis Court
Volleyball
Walking Trail
Interactive Fountain
The Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain, located between the two playgrounds, features thirty-six water jets, including twelve laminar jets which shoot a stream of water between two troughs and lighting at the jets for nighttime effects. The fountain offers three programmable sequences, and sensors control the water jet height based on the wind speed in the area adjusting the jets accordingly. For added public safety, the fountain features a secondary ultraviolet water treatment system. The fountain supports the City's Eco-City Initiative by treating and recycling water resulting in reduced water use.
Fountain Rules:
- 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
The Alexandria City Council dedicated the first phase of this regional park located in Potomac Yard on December 14, 2013. The park was designed and constructed through a public-private partnership with Pulte Homes.