Fencing has gone up around the Crystal City Water Park as work begins to renovate the park. The Crystal City Connector to access the Mount Vernon Trail remains open, but please exercise extra caution as you pass by the work zone.
The redevelopment promises some upgraded amenities for trail users. A new trailhead facility that includes restrooms be built. Other changes include several vendor kiosks, a platform for performers, more shaded grassy areas and a bar built over the top of the existing water fountain. These changes are likely to make the water park an appealing destination from the trail and build upon the work that the National Landing BID has done to make the park an active and lively location with Fridays at the Fountain. Check out the full concept.
It was difficult to find the entrance today after using it for many years. I figured it was closed. Can they do anything, perhaps some signage to point out the trail/connector better?
Thanks,
We’ve reached out to one of our contacts at JBG to see if there’s any way that they can add some signage to make it more clear that the trail connector is open. Will let you know what we hear back.
Just got word that some signage will go up to indicate where the trail entrance is. They are also going to remove one of fence panels to make it easier to see around the corner.