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DOG PARK: LOCATION

Costello Park

INFORMATION The Manassas Park Dog Park features a large and small dog run for your pets to exercise and interact in a safe environment with other dogs. OTHER INFORMATION t )PVST 4VOSJTF UP 4VOTFU t %PHT NVTU CF DVSSFOU PO BMM WBDDJOBUJPOT t %PHT NVTU CF MFBTIFE XIFO FOUFSJOH BOE FYJUJOH UIF %PH 1BSL t 'PS UIF TBGFUZ PG ZPVS EPH T BOE PUIFS QBSL WJTJUPST DIPLF QSPOH QJODI BOE TQJLF DPMMBST are strictly prohibited. If you use these types of collars, remove them before entering the park. t /P $IJMESFO VOEFS UIF BHF PG BSF QFSNJUUFE VOMFTT BDDPNQBOJFE CZ BO BEVMU $IJMESFO have a tendency to scream and run when excited, which can trigger a dog’s prey drive or natural instinct to chase. For this reason and for the safety of your children, we do not recommend bringing small children and infants into the dog park. t "HHSFTTJWF EPHT BSF OPU QFSNJUUFE PO UIF QSFNJTFT %PHT NVTU CF SFNPWFE BU UIF mSTU TJHO of aggression. t 'FNBMF EPHT JO IFBU BSF QSPIJCJUFE GSPN FOUFSJOH UIF QBSL t %PH PXOFST NVTU CF JO UIF QBSL BOE XJUIJO WJFX PG UIFJS EPHT BU BMM UJNFT t "MM PGG MFBTI EPHT NVTU CF VOEFS WPJDF DPOUSPM PG UIFJS PXOFST *G ZPV DBO OPU DPOUSPM ZPVS dog off leash, keep your pet leashed at all times. t %PH PXOFST NVTU LFFQ UIFJS MFBTI JO IBOE BU BMM UJNFT t 1MFBTF EP OPU CSJOH EPH GPPE JOUP UIF QBSL t 0XOFS NVTU DMFBO VQ EPH GFDFT 4FBM XBTUF JO UIF QSPWJEFE QMBTUJD CBHT CFGPSF EJTQPTJOH JO designated receptacles. t 'JMM BOZ IPMFT ZPVS EPH EJHT t 1SPPG PG B DVSSFOU SBCJFT WBDDJOBUJPO BOE MJDFOTF JT SFRVJSFE VQPO SFRVFTU PG B QPMJDF PS BOJNBM DPOUSPM PGmDFS 5BHT NBZ TFSWF BT QSPPG t 'BJMVSF UP BCJEF CZ UIF QBSL SVMFT NBZ SFTVMU JO MPTT PG QSJWJMFHFT PS PXOFST NBZ CF UJDLFUFE t 6TF PG %PH 1BSL JT BU PXOFST BOE QFUT SJTL *Park occasionally closed during normal hours for maintenance.

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HISTORIC SITES: LOCATION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Conner House

A nationally registered antebellum stone house, circa 1855, located in the central region of the City, in view of city hall. The Conner House is currently in the process of being restored and is not open to the general public.

Signal Hill

A nationally registered 13-acre monument site located in the western end of the City, adjacent to Signal Hill Park. Signal Hill is open year round from 7:30 a.m. until dusk.

Camp Carondelet

A nationally registered 8-acre Civil War encampment located in the Blooms Crossing subdivision adjacent to Cougar Elementary School. A series of nature trails are available to the general public year round from 7:30 a.m. until dusk.

The Georgia Cemetery

Included in the Camp Carondelet nomination, is a Civil War cemetery located in the direct vicinity of Camp Carondelet in the Blooms Crossing subdivision. The Georgia Cemetery is available to the general public by permit only.

The Union Mill Trestle

A key structure in the Civil War, is located in the last few remaining acres of the once Union Mill Park near the VRE lot and Generals Ridge Golf Course. Union Mill Trestle is open to the general public year round from 7:30 a.m. until dusk.

All Parks and facilities are open to the public and may be scheduled for speciďŹ c use through the Parks and Recreation Department at 703.335.8872. Please note, the rental application is a request only, not a guarantee. A Facility Use Application is required for all facility reservations. Special Permits, in addition to the Field Use Application may be required for after hours events, special events, or group use. Payment, if required, must accompany a Facility Use Application. The Department does not accept tentative reservations. Cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance for shelters and at least 48 hours in advance for other facility reservations in order to receive a refund. Applications are available at the Costello Park Business OfďŹ ce. All rentals are subject to availability and must be booked and paid for 7 days in advance of event. Certain restrictions may apply. Rates are on a ‘per hour’ basis, unless otherwise noted. Deposits are a one time refundable fee, restrictions may apply. Field Application: Athletic ďŹ elds and park grounds are available for rental to registered leagues and group users. Cost for permits vary on the type of usage and the duration of the request. All Spring ďŹ eld usage requests are accepted beginning February 1st of each calendar year for a March 15th through July 1st season. All Fall ďŹ eld usage requests are accepted beginning July 1st of each calendar year for an August 1st – November 15th season. Note: All ďŹ elds will be assigned by March15th. Permits will be issued at time of application approval.

703.335.8872 t www.ManassasParkCommunityCenter.com


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