Reservoir Park

CURRENT STATUS:

10/2/24 Update: Reservoir Park Will Open on October 21, 2024.

On October 2, Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks announced that Reservoir Park will open to the public on October 21, 2024. Beginning at noon, the public will have access to the park, including picnic pavilions, hiking, fishing, boat launch and interpretive exhibits. This milestone is the culmination of many years of community input, stakeholder feedback, and careful planning, design and construction.

Reservoir Park is situated on the southeast side of Beaverdam Reservoir, located at 22211 Water Vista Drive, Ashburn, in eastern Loudoun County, Va., northwest of Washington, DC. The regional park is a partnership between Loudoun Water, which owns and maintains the 300-acre reservoir as a source of drinking water for Loudoun County residents and NOVA Parks, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, which operates 37 regional parks across Northern Virginia.

“We are extremely proud of the joint efforts that made Reservoir Park a reality. The unique partnership between Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks is a model for how two public agencies can come together and create something special for the community. What an amazing way to highlight the connections between source water protection, ecological health, and recreation,” said Loudoun Water Board Chair Terry Allen.

The innovative park design includes a welcome center, crew facility, boat rental facility, several picnic pavilions, trails, waterfront boardwalks, a bridge, site utilities, a restroom building, educational exhibits, and various other site features‒all designed with source water protection in mind.

“Great things come from partnerships. Reservoir Park at Beaverdam Reservoir is the culmination of a multi-year partnership between Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks. The end result is one of the best parks in the region that will serve people for generations to come. As a park built around a large lake, Reservoir Park embodies water conservation, nature, and recreation. This is the result of two agencies collaborating on a shared vision,” said Sean Kumar, NOVA Parks Chairman.

Boat rentals will be available October 26-27, and visitors may launch their own boats through the end of the season. Beaverdam Reservoir is currently accessible for fishing and boating via Mt. Hope Road.

Together, Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks developed Reservoir Park to promote the health and wellness of local citizens and visitors.
 

3/1/24 Update: Mt. Hope Water Access to Re-open on Monday, April 1

NOVA Parks and Loudoun Water are pleased to announce that on-water recreational activities on Beaverdam Reservoir will re-open on Monday, April 1. Reservoir Park is still an active construction site with heavy equipment, therefore it is unsafe for pedestrians and motorists to enter the new park site, and access remains prohibited. The public will only be able to access the reservoir from the Mt. Hope Road parking area. Please note that parking may be limited and that boating and/or coming ashore in areas near the Reservoir Park construction area is prohibited. Please see map for accessible areas.

8/25/23 Update: Park Construction Momentum Continues

Reservoir Park construction momentum continues with significant progress. Three drone photos from August show the welcome center and crew/rowing facility building coming together, along with the pier that extends from the future boat launch and rental area. As an active construction site with heavy equipment, it is unsafe for pedestrians and motorists to enter the new park site and access remains prohibited. After the initial draw down of the reservoir’s water level last fall to complete pier structures, the reservoir is now refilling naturally. Once water levels are safe to allow recreational activities, water access will be reopened at the Mt. Hope Road access point.

The new park is situated on the southeast side of Beaverdam Reservoir and is being funded and constructed under a partnership between Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks. Reservoir Park is the result of many years of community input, stakeholder feedback, and careful planning and design. The innovative park design includes an entrance road, parking lot, welcome center, restroom building, crew facility, boat rental facility, several pavilions, trails, waterfront boardwalks, a bridge, plantings, site utilities, educational exhibits, and various other site features all designed with source water protection in mind. The Grand Opening is expected in Spring/Summer 2024.

10/17/22 Update: Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks Break Ground on Reservoir Park at Beaverdam Reservoir

Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks announced the beginning of construction for the long-anticipated Reservoir Park on Monday, October 17. The milestone is the result of many years of community input, stakeholder feedback, and careful planning and design.

Reservoir Park will be situated on the southeast side of Beaverdam Reservoir. The park is being funded and constructed under a partnership between Loudoun Water, which owns and maintains the 300-acre reservoir as a source of drinking water for Loudoun County residents and NOVA Parks, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.

The innovative park design includes an entrance road, parking lot, welcome center, restroom building, crew facility, boat rental facility, several pavilions, trails, waterfront boardwalks, a bridge, plantings, site utilities, educational exhibits, and various other site features ̶all designed with source water protection in mind.

To ensure the safety of park users, water access is now closed. Fishing, boating, paddling or other water activities are not permitted. Once construction activities allow for the reservoir to refill naturally and the water reaches a safe level, water access will be re-opened. 

Trails near the southeast portion of the reservoir will be closed during construction. Maps are posted at each trailhead to indicate trail access.

At this stage, it is anticipated that substantial completion of Reservoir Park will be in the first quarter of 2024 and the park grand opening will take place in Spring/Summer of 2024.

Together, Loudoun Water and NOVA Parks have developed Reservoir Park to promote the health and wellness of local residents and visitors. Interpretive destinations will focus on their strong partnership, highlighting the connections between ecological health, human health and recreation.

Park construction progress, announcements, and schedule updates will be posted on www.loudounwater.org and www.novaparks.com.

If you are visiting to hike Reservoir Trail, please park at Tillet Park trailhead. The community park trailhead has plenty of parking available. Please do not access trails through neighborhoods or park in local neighborhoods.