Many recommended a size of at least one-acre. Staff is working with the Lorton Dogs sponsor group on possible layout options for the facility that will accommodate the size recommendation. Equestrian Area Numerous comments both for and against this facility were received. Equestrians living within the service radius of the park are requesting a convenient and safe facility for their activity in order to promote a place for spectators to enjoy the recreational equestrian events and to promote good character development and responsibility among youth who keep horses. Equestrian groups contend that this facility will help preserve Virginia s and Fairfax County s equestrian heritage and diversity of recreational activities in the park system.
Staff recommends the equestrian facility remain in the plans where shown.
Parking Staff concurs with the general feeling that available parking spaces are at a premium at the park and additional parking is needed as soon as possible. Many spaces approved for construction in the original master plan have never been constructed. The Conceptual Development Plan identifies areas recommended for additional parking spaces. Many comments expressed concern for safety at the proposed Pond Point Road entrance. After careful consideration, staff recommends that the internal park road connection not be implemented until Lee Chapel Road improvements are made in the future.