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Woodbridge

Leesylvania State Park in WoodbridgeLeesylvania State Park

Woodbridge is a town in the eastern part of Prince William County in the Northern Virginia region. Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge is an ecological treasure of natural habitats that are rare or nearly extinct in Northern Virginia. Experience tidal shorelines, marshes, meadows, woods and all of the creatures that dwell on the banks of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. Leesylvania State Park is in Woodbridge and is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks as home of Virginia’s legendary Lee Family. It offers many opportunities to enjoy water and land sports.

Attraction

LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK                   703-670-0372
Fax:  703-730-6552                                www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/lee.shtml
2001 Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA  22191-4504

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  State-of-the-art boat launch on the Potomac River, with hiking, fishing, picnicking and more.

PARKING:  Wheelchair accessible parking spaces at visitor center, office, marina, picnic area, and marina store.  RV parking.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND PARK/ATTRACTION:  Paved and/or stone dust.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Located at visitor center, marina store, picnic area, and office.  Doors are 35  in. wide, and open out.  Turns must be made to enter.  Accessible stalls have 35 in. wide doors opening out and handrails.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer.  Sink height is 36 in.  Pipes are wrapped.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Roll-in shower.  Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.  Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:   Wheelchair accessible phone at marina store and picnic area.  

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are brochures to explain stops on trail.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there is fishing from the bulkhead area of the marina parking lot, near accessible parking, as well as a fishing pier in the picnic area.  Lowered drinking fountains available at office, marina store/cafe, visitor center and picnic area.

PICNIC AREAS:  Picnic areas have 4 tables for guests in wheelchairs,  31 in. high.  There are covered shelters.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Parking fee.  The marina store is accessible to those with mobility disabilities.  This facility is also a snack bar.  A large deck has tables for guest with wheelchairs.  This location also has a wonderful water view of the tidal Potomac River.

 

MASON NECK NATIONAL WILD LIFE REFUGE     
703-490-4979                              Fax:  703-490-5631
14344 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA  22191-2716      
Directions:  I-95 to Lorton (exit 163), left on Lorton Road, immediately right on Gunston Cove Road to Rte. 1, cross onto Gunston Road, 6-1/4 miles to Great Marsh Trail on right.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Hiking trails, teacher workshops and environmental education.  Forests, bald eagles.

PARKING:  2 designated accessible parking spaces, located by trail head.  Parking lot holds 8 cars.  Accessible parking space 10 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 4 ft. wide.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Compacted gravel (asphalting soon) paths  accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.  Length of paths 3/4 miles.

ENTRANCE:  Kiosk at Trail Head.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Portalets.  Available without steps.  Doors 36 in. wide, open out.  No turns to enter.  Wheelchair accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height, 6 in. between commode and wall.  Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available. 

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities:  Signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Site is National Wildlife Refuge to protect bald eagles and other migratory species of birds, mostly forested with trails leading to marsh view.  (can be cold and windy in winter).  No fees for use.  Open day light hours year round.  Big upgrade scheduled late summer/early fall to all asphalt surface.  Pets welcome on leash.

 

OCCOQUAN BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
703-490-4979                              Fax:  703-490-5631
www.visitpwc.com
13950 Dawson Beach Rd., Woodbridge, Va  22191-2716             
Directions:  I-95 to exit 160 (rte 123), rte 123 East to Rte. 1, right/ South on rte. 1 to next light, left onto Dawson Beach Road, Refuge at end of road.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  National Wildlife Refuge features grasslands and wetlands with hiking trails and wildlife drive.  Over 350 species of birds and animals, wildlife observation and photography.

PARKING:  Designated accessible parking spaces, located on site at center of property - Trail Head.  Lot holds 100 cars.  Accessible parking space 10 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 4 ft. wide.  RV parking.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Compacted dirt and stone paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.   Length of paths 2 miles.

ENTRANCE:  Located front gate and contact station.  Ramps provided.  Doors easily opened.  1 entry door, 36 in. wide, open out with pell large plate handle located 36 in. above floor.  Glass doors have handles clearly marked in contrasting color.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Located main parking lot.  Available without steps.  Doors 36 in. wide, open out.  No turns to enter.  Wheelchair accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height, 6 in. between commode and wall.  Portalets are accessibly designed.  Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  No pets - only working assistance animals with kit & identification.  Hours currently:  Sat 7 AM - 3 PM, Sun Noon - Sunset or 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM if sunset is 8 PM or later.  Wildlife Drive will open mid summer.  Fees $2 vehicle or Golden Access Permit or Duck Stamp.  Bugs/flies bad in late spring.

 

Lodging

FAIRFIELD INN POTOMAC MILLS                      703-497-4000
Fax:  703-497-4009                                        www.fairfieldinn.com
2610 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA  22192
I-95, Exit 158 B.  3/4 mile on right behind Shell.  

PARKING:  4 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

ENTRANCE:  Front of entrance.  Ramps  provided.  Glass entry doors, 38 in. wide, easily open out with handles clearly marked in contrasting color.  Interior steps marked with tactile strip/color change.

FACILITIES:  Signage printed in contrasting colors, raised and recessed lettering.  Non-smoking rooms. 

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  In lobby.  Doors are 33 in. wide,  open in.  No turns to enter.  Handrails.  11 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 32 in.  Pipes wrapped.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.

ELEVATOR:  Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator.  Interior of car is 60 in. by 60 in.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  In lobby. 

ACCOMMODATIONS:  4 wheelchair accessible rooms, 2 on 1st floor with roll-in shower, and 1 on 2nd and 3rd floors  each with king-size bed, and cot available.  60 in. circular clear space in room and in bath.  Sill at bathroom door.  Bathroom door is 35 in. wide.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer.  Grab bar in tub.  Hand held shower heads.  Roll-in shower.  Sink is 37 in. high, pipes wrapped.  Handrail with toilet.  Room numbers with braille and raised markings.  Room phones marked with large numbers, raised/recessed numbers and braille numbers.  Flashing light smoke alarms, TTY, phone flasher, knock light, closed captioned TV or decoder.  Lever handles on doors.  Lowered closet rods and peep holes.   

SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Guests in wheelchairs routinely assigned to first floor rooms.  Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities and their type, in case of emergency. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards:  DS, V, MC, AE and DC.  Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.  Cable TV.  Indoor Pool.  Children 18 and under free.  Free continental breakfast.

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