Press Release

Historic Port of Falmouth Park in Stafford to be closed June 17

The Historic Port of Falmouth will be closed the entire day on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Stafford County personnel will complete several public safety and park initiatives. Staff will be removing substantial debris resulting from floods. To ensure the safety of the general public, the park and the section of the Belmont – Ferry Farm Trail from the entrance of the Historic Port of Falmouth Park to Shelton’s Cottage will be closed for the entire day.

“The park lies in a flood plain. It can flood several times a year. There are no particular floods…excess tree limbs and other debris on the river wash into the park,” stated Stafford County spokeswoman Shannon Howell.