Construction of Woodstock Equestrian Park Phase II Underway – Fall 2010 Opening Scheduled

Final design and construction documentation for the Phase II improvements at Woodstock is proceeding on schedule, according to Montgomery Parks Project Manager Linda Komes.  Storm water management and sediment and erosion control permits were submitted to the Department of Permitting Services and are also currently under review.

In the meantime, Parks demolished the hazardous corn crib at the beginning of the summer and salvaged many of the barn boards, timbers, and hardware for possible use in future projects at Woodstock and in other parks.  The historic stone barn stabilization project on the west side was recently completed.  The barn is an added amenity to the equestrian trail ride experience on the east side.  A hitching post and mounting block have been constructed in the event riders want to dismount and inspect the historic barn. Montgomery Parks is also developing an interpretive sign for the stone barn as part of the overall interpretive and way-finding signage program (part of the Woodstock Phase II project).

Preparation of proper footing for the cross country course began this fall. Construction of all the improvements (riding rings, landscaping, etc.) should begin as anticipated spring 2010 and be completed for a fall 2010 opening.
A separate but related project is the replacement of the J.E.B Stewart Trail and vehicular bridge.  Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2010.
For more information contact Linda Komes at linda.komes@montgomeryparks.org.