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Electrical issues prompt venue change for Reston dog paddle

By Fatimah Waseem
The final weeks of pool season in Reston has begun (via RA/YouTube)

Ongoing electrical issues have prompted a location change for Reston Association’s seasonal dog paddle event.

The paddle was moved from Autumnwood Pool to Dogwood Pool (2460 Green Range Drive). During the event, owners can bring their dogs for a final dip in pools that have closed for the season.

The Autumnwood Pool was scheduled to close for the season yesterday (Sunday), but it was shut down prematurely in July after repairs to the electrical system that powers the facility’s filter pump failed.

“The source of the electrical failure has been identified, and we are in the process of finding replacement parts for the repairs,” RA wrote in a statement.

The next dog paddle is set for this Saturday (Aug. 19) at Dogwood Pool, followed by Hunters Woods Pool on Sunday. Additional events are planned at North Hills Pool on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, and Dogwood Pool on Sept. 9.

There is a $15 fee per dog for RA members and a $20 fee for non-members.

The fourth season of RA’s pools begins today (Monday) through Sept. 24, including at Glade, Lake Newport, North Shore and Ridge Heights.

Season five will run from Sept. 5 through Sept. 24. It includes North Shore and Ridge Heights pools.

RA also announced on Friday (Aug. 11) that it has expanded the lap swimming and fitness hours at Lake Newport Pool through the fifth season “based on member requests.”

Photo via RA/YouTube