Blogs

Apr 17

Trail Work Continues at Goose Creek Pointe Park

Posted on April 17, 2024 at 11:49 AM by Kraig Troxell

Volunteers hit the ground running with two workdays at Goose Creek Pointe Park.

Last weekend, volunteers gathered at the soon-to-be-open Goose Creek Pointe Park to install a new trail. This is the second of two workdays at the park which brought together 13 trail enthusiasts to rake, dig, and move obstructions to create a 1.75-mile loop. Finalized trailblazing and mapping is underway with an expected opening at the end of May.

In addition to clearing a new trail, the volunteers removed invasive plants like garlic mustard and multiflora rose while appreciating the ephemeral wildflowers in the scenic peninsula.

The new Goose Creek Pointe Park will be accessed at the trailhead and parking area at nearby Edgar Tillet Memorial Park by the Beaverdam Reservoir Trail. The future trail connection is in partnership with NoVa Parks and Loudoun Water. This park is currently not open to the public.

Volunteers have been making a big impact within Linear Parks and Trails. In addition to trail building, the Trail Rangers Program collects information from hikers, bikers, and equestrians who are regular users of Loudoun’s trails. Trail Rangers can report problems to staff who can quickly address felled trees or abandoned property.

To learn more about the Trail Rangers Program or to find out about more volunteer opportunities with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services, visit https://bit.ly/Volunteer4PRCS.

About LPAT: Loudoun County is developing an interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system. The comprehensive system will provide a variety of functions and benefits, including recreation, alternative transportation, wildlife habitat, water quality protection, flood hazard reduction, aquifer recharge, erosion prevention, property value enhancement, economic development, and scenic beauty.

Details about LPAT are available at loudoun.gov/linearparksandtrails. Residents who are interested in staying informed about the project of the LPAT project are encouraged to sign up for email or text updates by visiting the project webpage.

Sep 25

Loudoun PRCS Launches Survey and Virtual Workshops to Name and Brand Linear Parks and Trails System

Posted on September 25, 2023 at 12:42 PM by Kraig Troxell

This week Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) launched an online survey seeking input from county residents regarding the naming and branding of the planned countywide Linear Parks and Trails (LPAT) system.

Loudoun PRCS is working with a professional branding agency to conduct a survey and workshops to measure the preferences of Loudoun County residents and will help identify the specific resources and experiences visitors enjoy when they visit or use a PRCS park or trail.
Take the Survey Now The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The survey is confidential and individual responses will not be shared.
In addition to the survey, two virtual public workshops will be hosted by Loudoun PRCS and the branding agency, Eastern Standard. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the future trail system. There are two options for attending a workshop on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

More details here.

Stay tuned for more updates!

About LPAT: Loudoun County is developing an interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system. The comprehensive system will provide a variety of functions and benefits, including recreation, alternative transportation, wildlife habitat, water quality protection, flood hazard reduction, aquifer recharge, erosion prevention, property value enhancement, economic development, and scenic beauty.

Details about LPAT are available at loudoun.gov/linearparksandtrails. Residents who are interested in staying informed about the project of the LPAT project are encouraged to sign up for email or text updates by visiting the project webpage.

Sep 08

Evergreen Mills Equestrian and Hiking Trail Reopens

Posted on September 8, 2023 at 4:02 PM by Kraig Troxell

We wanted to share some exciting news from the Linear Parks and Trails (LPAT) Program!

The Evergreen Mills Equestrian and Hiking Trail located at 21332 Marcum Farm Court, Leesburg, has officially reopened. The trail consists of a four-mile (eight miles in-and-out) multiuse trail for horses, hikers/walkers, and mountain bikers. The trailhead includes available parking for horse trailers.
Earlier this year a team of volunteers along with PRCS staff from the Linear Parks and Trails (LPAT) program helped clear the trail.

Stay tuned for more updates!

About LPAT: Loudoun County is developing an interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system. The comprehensive system will provide a variety of functions and benefits, including recreation, alternative transportation, wildlife habitat, water quality protection, flood hazard reduction, aquifer recharge, erosion prevention, property value enhancement, economic development, and scenic beauty.

Visit https://www.loudoun.gov/linearparksandtrails for more information or send an email.