Meadowood Equestrian Facility

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When the BLM acquired Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in 2001, the former private property included a horse stable that was more than 30 years old and contained privately-owned, boarded horses. During the last 10 years, the BLM has increased public use of the facility which now hosts therapeutic and riding lesson programs as well as offering private boarding. It will occasionally be used for activities by BLM and other federal partners. The concern is that the stables, including the indoor riding arena, do not meet International Building Code standards for public use as documented by several reports and analyses.  The photo to the right shows the facility as of July 2011 (click on the photo for a larger view).

News and Information			NEPA Scoping Process
Field Trip August 4   Frequently Asked Questions    Op-Ed Articles			Notice of Public Meeting (6/28/2011)   Agenda of Public Meeting (6/28/2011)     Public Meeting Comments (6/28/2011) (44 MB PDF)   Public Meeting Notes (11/16/2010)
Reports and Analyses			Procurement Documents
Horse Barn Assessment   Safety Evaluation   Fairfax County Assessment   Arena/Horse Barn Structural Evaluation			Stable/Arena Replacement Drawings   Alternatives for Stable Rehabilitation     Statement of Work for Structural Assessment   Stable/Arena Statement of Work

The BLM is currently working through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to develop proposed actions for the equestrian facility that will include safe and improved public access. The NEPA process will also help to determine whether to rehabilitate or replace the current facility, identify equestrian activities for public participation, and address environmental and watershed issues. Recent actions include steps taken to mitigate barn safety concerns, including increasing siding and column supports, installing a new waterline, covering the electrical panel, and labeling non-potable water sources.

The BLM will consider public comments and concerns that may help to develop proposed actions for equestrian recreational opportunities at Meadowood. The deadline for initial scoping comments was July 29, 2011; however, there will be additional opportunity for public comment as BLM proceeds with its analysis. Comments may be submitted via email or U.S. Postal Service at the contact sites listed below. Please revisit this website for future updates. Plans for this site include sharing documents relevant to the project as they become available.

Comments will become part of the public record and subject to the Freedom of Information Act. 

Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Hours of Operation:
    Office hours 8:00 am to 3:30 Monday through Friday
    Public access to trails is  sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week year round
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Trail and Trailhead Parking Areas Project Plan and (pdf 253k)

Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area - Integrated Activity Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (PDF, 2200K)

CONTACT:
Lower Potomac Field Station
Bureau of Land Management
10406 Gunston Road
Lorton, VA 22079
Ph. : (703) 339-8009; Fax: (703) 339-3479
Email: ES_Meadowood@es.blm.gov