Grass Maintenance
Loudoun County has assumed responsibility for maintaining the Westpark property, which is surrounded by homes. Among the key maintenance needs is the mowing of grass. Because the property is now in conservation easement, it will no longer be operated or maintained as a golf course. As a result, the mowing of grass will be accomplished in a manner that is different than residents experienced when the property was a golf course. At the present time, grass mowing procedures are as follows:
- Residents will see maintenance crews mowing grass located approximately 20 feet from residential property lines and a four-foot swath along both sides of the former golf cart paths, which are now open for public use. Mowing activities will occur weekly, beginning in spring and ending in fall.
- Weather permitting, rough-cut mowing will occur two times per year, in the months of July and October. The rough-cut mowing, or "bush hog" mowing, includes cutting the high grasses and weeds throughout the entire property.
- Natural Area signage hase been placed 150 feet from waterways. Mowing is prohibited in this area to meet conservation easement requirements.
- Residents should not cut grass on the county-owned property that abuts their property.
Other Maintenance
- Loudoun County also has conducted other maintenance activity on the Westpark property as needed. These activities include any essential maintenance of the former golf cart paths, stormwater maintenance along certain areas of the stream corridors, and the trimming of trees as needed. These activities are conducted only on an as-needed basis to facilitate the current use of the property by the public until the new park is designed and constructed.
