From its beautiful and plentiful parks to its numerous RECenters and community centers, Fairfax County is the perfect place to have fun, relax and learn something new. Our Park Authority  protects and preserves precious natural resources, ensuring that everyone will be able to appreciate and enjoy them. In addition to the major parks, there are also nature centers, historic sites, and many golf courses to experience and explore. View a calendar of park events or search for parks and facilities. Parktakes Online lets you browse, select and register for Park Authority classes, camps and tours.

For more than 40 years, the Department of Community and Recreation Services has offered a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages through its community centers, teen centers, senior centers, and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.

County Recreation Centers & Programs

Community Centers| Senior Centers | Teen Centers

Parktakes Class Catalog (classes, camps & tours)
RECenters
Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Rec-PAC Summer Camp Program
RecQuest
Summer Concert Series
Team Sports Information
Virginia Cooperation Extension - 4-H Youth Program

Facilities & Locations

Athletic Fields, Reserve Use of
Campgrounds
Farmers Markets
Golf Courses
Gyms, Reserve Use of
History/Tourism
Lakefront Parks
Nature Centers
Other Major Parks
Parks at a Glance | Park Locator | Park Search
Picnic Areas
Tennis Courts
Trails
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole

General Information

Comments and Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Lorton/Laurel Hill Property
Park Authority Calendar of Events
Park News
Park Open Space Preservation
Park Policies
Park Volunteer Programs
Weddings / Parties