Promenade Classique & the Alexandria Canal Lock by Ewingjr98
At the northern edge of old town, along the waterfront running trail you might pass a small obelisk. Behind it stands a waterfall with what looks like ruins from an ancient sculpture, including huge eyes and lips spraying water. This unique little park is called Promenade Classique, and it stands as part of the TransPotomac Canal Center. Just to the south of Promenade Classique is the Alexandria Canal Tide Lock. This was one end of a seven mile canal that connected Alexandria to the much more famous and successful C&O Canal in Georgetown. This canal was built in 1843 and remained in operation until 1886. It included four locks to raise and lower ships 38 feet for this short journey. This small park holds the last remaining lock from this long forgotten transportation channel.
These parks are at the base of First Street along the Potomac River, a mile north of King Street.
