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Holiday Ice Show at Mt. Vernon RECenter, December 19
Mt. Vernon RECenter’s Holiday Ice Show is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This popular neighborhood event features the RECenter’s most experienced skaters, as well as beginners of all ages showing off their skills. The public is invited, and admission is free.
Next Listening Forum Slated For Government Center
Fairfax County Park Authority Director, John Dargle, Jr., will once again head out into the community for a chance to speak one-on-one with residents on topics related to parks. The next Listening Forum will address countywide issues and will take place at the Government Center in Rooms 4/5. The meeting will take place this week, on November 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Fairfax County Park Authority Garners Communication Award
The Fairfax County Park Authority received a MarCom Gold communication award for outstanding achievement in marketing and communication. The award was presented for the agency's podcast, Hidden Pond: The Sounds of Spring. The Gold Award is presented to communication projects judged to exceed the high standards of the industry norm.
Park Foundation Hosts Fundraising Workshop
On Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 9 a.m. until noon, the Fairfax County Park Foundation will host a workshop for park supporters at Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center. The purpose of the workshop is to provide friends of Fairfax County's parks with information and ideas on how they can raise funds for their favorite park or park program. The workshop presenters are Foundation Board members who are experts in fundraising and planned giving.
Park Foundation's Website Earns Communication Award
The Fairfax County Park Foundation's website has received a Gold Award for outstanding creative achievement from MarCom, the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. The 2009 competition had nearly 5,000 entries from throughout the U.S. and several foreign countries.
Park Authority Board Meeting Schedule Announced for 2010
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board's 2010 meeting schedule has been announced. The 12-member Park Authority Board, appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, sets policy and establishes strategic priorities for the Park Authority. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month (except during August adjournment and November and December*) at 7:30 p.m. in the Herrity Building located at 12055 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax, VA.
Safety Concerns Require Unanticipated Closure of Lakefront Trail
Repairs on the aging dam at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, VA are well underway. However, this project, part of a $500,000 facelift for the structure opened in 1943, is generating concerns for the safety of trail users traveling on a 3.8 mile loop trail that takes them into the path of construction near trail marker three and a nearby fair-weather crossing. Originally, officials believed a closely controlled schedule of trail openings and closings could curtail the risk, however due to high trail usage, the Fairfax County Park Authority has decided that a temporary four-day per week trail closure would be the best choice at this time. Park officials have required construction to stop on all federal holidays and weekends in order to allow trail users to enjoy the popular loop trail. Otherwise, closure will begin immediately Monday through Thursday. This approach will limit the danger when construction equipment and pedestrians or cyclists mix as well as reducing the length of the schedule by approximately three months. The original completion date was March 2010.
Community Connections Video Receives Acclaim
The Fairfax County Park Authority garnered a communications award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS). Park Authority Video Producer Mark Garrah's Community Connections entry received a Best Promotional Effort Award for Electronic Media. The awards were announced earlier this week at the society's annual conference held in Roanoke, VA. Annually, VRPS recognizes outstanding accomplishments by individuals and organizations in the field of recreation and parks throughout Virginia.
Dam Repairs to Cause Temporary Closure of Park Trail
A portion of the 3.8-mile loop trail at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, VA will be temporarily closed in the coming weeks as a project to repair the park's aging dam begins. Due to safety concerns, the fair-weather crossing near the dam at trail marker three will be closed to thru traffic for several days up to three times between late-August and December. To lessen the impact on visitors to the park, the trail will remain open on Fridays and weekends. The exact dates of the trail closures will be posted on signs along the trail. The Cross County Trail (CCT) will not be affected.
Park Authority Selects 2009 Elly Doyle Park Service Award Recipients
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has announced the 2009 Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients. This award recognizes individuals and organizations who contribute outstanding volunteer service to the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Construction Begins on Pohick Stream Valley Trail
Construction will be underway in August on the Pohick Stream Valley Trail, located near the Dominion Virginia Power transmission lines near Pohick Road in Springfield, VA. This Fairfax County Park Authority project will provide significant improvements to this section of the Cross County Trail. Funding for this $457,332 project is provided in the 2006 Park Bond.
Annual Report Highlights Accomplishments of Park Authority
The Fairfax County Park Authority's annual report, "Meeting the Challenge," is now available online. This report presents an overview of recent accomplishments. This year's report showcases the agency's recent accreditation, energy management program and restoration of Ox Hill Battlefield Park and Sears House. The report is filled with photos and briefs detailing a successful year.
Intern Opportunities with Fairfax County Park Authority
The Fairfax County Park Authority is proud of its ability and opportunity to provide a variety of intern programs for individuals seeking on-the-job experience in all aspects of Park Authority operations. The agency intern program boasts a well-established history dating back to the 1960's. The program has changed throughout the years, growing and adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of the park and recreation profession.
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