Community Corner
Bocce Court Coming to South Reston?
Proposed court would be at Cabots Point Recreation Area.
The Reston Association Board of Directors approved a motion to pursue creation of a Bocce court at the Cabots Point Recreation area.
Bocce, a popular sport in Italy and parts of the Balkans, is played on a natural-surface court and can be played by individuals or teams.
The idea for the court came during the RA Board's budget preparations, when a member suggested it would be a low-cost way to add additional recreation facilities.
The Cabots Point Recreation area is within walking distance to South Lakes Village Center, has available parking and an existing tot lot, and the board believes the bocce court can be added with minimal disruption to the grassy areas and other open space.
The 12 foot by 60 foot court would be located at the western end of the park, and have a stone dust or oyster flour (finely ground oyster shells) surface. Benches and a picnic table could also be added, according to the plan.
The project, estimated to cost about $2,500 would be funded by the Friends of Reston. The RA's portion of the cost would be staff time for site planning and preparation assistance, as well as ongoing maintenance needs as they arise.
The project must be approved by both RA staff and the Design Review Board.
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