Trail improvements nearly done at Huntley Meadows

The trail from the Huntley Meadows visitor center to the wetlands received a fresh layer of stone dust as part of the improvements. (Picture courtesy of the Friends of Huntley Meadows)

Trail improvements currently underway at Huntley Meadows Park are part of an effort to meet compliance standards outlined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), according to a Fairfax County Park Authority spokeswoman. 

The work, which began in late November, is expected to be completed next week if the weather cooperates, spokeswoman Judy Pedersen said.

Improvements include a repaved trail from the Lockheed Boulevard parking lot to the nature center entrance, repaving of the walk to the frog pond. and re-dusting of the stone dust trail from the nature center to the wetlands boardwalk. The grill areas at the picnic pavilion are also being re-done to meet compliance standards, according to Pedersen.

The total cost for the project is $124, 479.50. Peterson said the work was part of the Park Authority’s ADA Transition Plan and driven by new standards and a desire for increased compliance, as well as by patron concerns. 

Pictures of some of the improvements can be seen on the Friends of Huntley Meadows Facebook group: