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Unlock Your Path to Fitness at Park Authority Rec Centers

Are you looking to enhance your physical activity, improve your health and connect with the Park Authority’s fitness community this summer? Get started today by opening or renewing your Rec Center Membership and save 15% on the membership fee. There are no initiation fees or annual dues. Memberships can be purchased in person at any of the Rec Centers or on the Rec Center membership website. Rec Center memberships offer access to the Park Authority’s entire network of Rec Centers with a variety of amenities, including fitness rooms; pools, saunas and spas; gyms, courts and tracks; and drop-in exercise classes. Give us a try on FREE Admission Day! Are you interested in a Park Authority Rec Center membership but want to learn more before buying in? Everyone is invited to stop by the Open House event on Wednesday, May 22. Rec Centers will offer free admission all day and special open house programming from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Find your nearest Rec Center and learn about their open house plans by visiting the Rec Center website. View the membership sale flyer

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Start Your Engines for the 49th Annual Sully Antique Car Show

The Fairfax County Park Authority is gearing up for a classic celebration of automotive nostalgia at the 49th Annual Sully Antique Car Show. Applications for exhibitors and vendors are now being accepted. Car enthusiasts and market vendors are invited to join in on the fun on Sunday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly. Get ready to experience one of the largest car shows in Fairfax County, featuring hundreds of antique cars, live music and food. All show vehicles must be registered by June 12. Registration fee is $10. Car check-in is from 7-9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Please note, there is no day-of show registration. Antique, craft and flea market vendors are also welcome to participate. To secure your spot as a competitor or market vendor, complete the registration form at the Annual Car show event webpage. If you’re just looking to enjoy the show, register for your advance tickets today! In addition to the automotive extravaganza, attendees can explore the first level of the historic house and visit the children’s activity tent. Advance tickets for the event are on sale for $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for children age 5 to 15 years old. Register for the antique car show View the event flyer Don't miss your chance to be part of this beloved community tradition! For more information and to get involved, visit the Annual Car Show event webpage. Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way in Chantilly. For more information, visit the Sully Historic Site website or call 703-437-1794.

Tails Wag and the Fun Begins as Park ‘n’ Bark Returns to Parks

The Fairfax County Park Authority and the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends are pleased to invite families and their four-legged companions to Park ‘n' Bark 2024 on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. This “paw-some” event will include an afternoon of food music and fun for everyone at the Walney Visitor Center and Amphitheater located at 5040 Walney Road in Chantilly. Park ‘n’ Bark promises entertainment for every member of the family, both human and canine alike. With savory food offerings, dog-themed vendors offering unique goodies and live music. Also, don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet and greet adoptable dogs ready to find their forever homes. Whether you're looking to add a new member to your family or simply want to enjoy the company of some adorable pups, Park ‘n’ Bark has something for everyone. So grab your leash, gather your pack, and join us for a tail-wagging good time at Park ‘n' Bark! The Walney Visitor Center and Amphitheater is located at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park at 5040 Walney Road in Chantilly. For more information, visit the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park website or call 703-631-0013.

Racquet Court Updates Coming to Kendale Woods Park

The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon begin work to revert the existing racquet courts at Kendale Woods Park to tennis-only courts. The move comes in response to concerns raised by the surrounding community pertaining to noise and as the site does not meet the court guidelines established with national best practices established with the Fairfax County Pickleball Study Report issued in December 2021. The popularity of pickleball has grown significantly in recent years. The Park Authority has taken an aggressive approach in recent years to adding both courts dedicated solely for pickleball and dual-lined courts for tennis and pickleball in an effort to create more opportunities for athletes to play. The Park Authority currently maintains 84 pickleball facilities countywide, 16 of which have dedicated pickleball courts. The dual-lined courts at Kendale Woods Park were installed prior to the completion of the Pickleball Study, which outlined several criteria for the placement of courts within residential areas – including proximity guidelines to mitigate noise intrusion for surrounding residences and parking availability. FCPA has determined that Kendale Woods Park does not meet the preferred criteria in either of these areas. Beginning in early June, the Park Authority will begin the process of repainting and striping the court for tennis only. Work is expected to commence on Monday, June 3, with anticipated completion on Monday, June 17, weather permitting. The Park Authority remains committed to providing diverse recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and interests. The process of identifying alternative locations to install new pickleball courts in place of those at Kendale Woods Park has begun. Until a new location can be identified, there are alternative locations for pickleball play located nearby at Annandale Park and Roundtree Park. Additional pickleball courts can be identified using the Park Amenity Locator tool. For more information about pickleball in Fairfax County, visit the Pickleball website.

Get on a Roll with the Park Authority’s Family Skate and Dance Nights

Join a community on wheels at Franconia Rec Center’s Family Skate and Dance Nights! Break out the quad skates, inline skates or dancing shoes (bring your own skates/footwear) and enjoy a fun atmosphere filled with friends, food, music and fun with themed skate nights coming up throughout the summer. Each of the following events are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Franconia Rec Center: May 4: May the Fourth Be With You (Star Wars-themed) May 18: One-Year Anniversary June 15: Juneteenth Celebration July 20: Hawaiian Luau and Caribbean Night Aug. 17: Back To School Flashback to the 90s and 00s Nov. 16: Franconia Hold ‘Em Skate and Dance Night (Country Night) Dec. 21: Holiday and Ugly Sweater Skate and Dance Night Tickets cost $10 for everyone (skaters, dancers, spectators and chaperones) and may be purchased online in advance, or at the door for $15. Pizza, snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Patrons can find Skate and Dance Night parking in the lower parking lot by driving past the front of the Rec Center and parking in the lot to the right. Enter the event by the gym doors located near to the parking lot. Register for Family Skate Night Franconia Rec Center is located at 6601 Telegraph Road in Alexandria. Visit the Franconia Rec Center website for more information. Love skate nights? Book the Franconia Rec Center gym for a private party and make it your very own skate night. Call 703-922-9841 to inquire.

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