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Residents tell Reston Association of drug use, trash and safety problems at Dogwood Pool and nearby natural areas
Summary
Multiple Pinecrest Cluster residents told the Reston Association board of persistent drug use, discarded paraphernalia, human waste, litter and after‑hours parties at the Dogwood pool, splash pad and adjacent woods, and urged coordinated action with Fairfax County and other stakeholders.
Residents of the Pinecrest Cluster told the Reston Association Board of Directors on June 24 that repeated after‑hours use of the Dogwood pool pavilion and adjacent natural area is creating a public‑safety and sanitation problem. Speakers asked the association to convene a multi‑agency response and to consider measures such as more frequent litter pickup, fencing, and partner coordination with Fairfax County and community service providers.
David Barker of 2442 Cloudcroft Square told the board he has found evidence he described as “paraphernalia” and said people are camping, leaving needles, burning trash and depositing human waste in…
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