Woodbridge, Va. –– Leesylvania State Park on Tuesday became a better place to play.
More than 100 volunteers from Dominion Virginia Power donated their time installing new pieces of fitness equipment to create a special exercise hiking trail for seniors, replacing old playground equipment, refurbishing the volleyball area and building new picnic sites.
And if that wasn’t enough, the organization also presented an oversized check for $150,000 to Leesylvania in honor of Virginia State Park’s 75th Anniversary Celebration.
“We have a very simple strategy in our profession, and we understand what customers expect: They want us to keep the lights on when they go out, they expect us to keep up with the growing demand for electricity in the commonwealth so more business can come and prosper, and they expect us to who reinvestment in the communities we serve,” said Dominion Vice President of Distribution Operations Rodney Blevins. “We’re a big company, and we’re a corporate citizen so volunteering is what we do.”
A catered lunch buffet was provided for the volunteers, some eager to replenish the energy spent that morning working on the trails.
“Many citizens and guests from out of state who come to our parks will never know of your contributions, but those that are close to you recognize the significance of your contribution and your unselfish act,” Del. Luke Torian (D-52, Dumfries) told volunteers.
Leesylvania State Park was opened in 1992 and sits along the Potomac River in Woodbridge.
In addition to a boat launch and marina, the park also plays host to a summer concert series held at the park’s Breakwater Store.
