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Two Fairfax County Parks to Participate in Springfield Days
Residents of Springfield, VA are preparing for Springfield Days, an annual community celebration, and the Fairfax County Park Authority is excited to have two parks participating in the festivities.
Discover Great Wonders in Your Family Backyard
It seems strange, but sometimes we forget to go outside and play.
97th Regimental String Band Celebrates Music of the Civil War
On Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., Sully Historic Site and Frying Pan Farm Park join together to host a concert of period music in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
Dedications Bring New Acreage to Dranesville Stream Valleys
The Fairfax County Park Authority recently acquired two parcels of land which will serve as additions to existing stream valley parks. The properties were secured via developer dedications and there were no acquisition costs.
New Skate Park to Break Ground at Lake Fairfax
The new skate park at Lake Fairfax Park will break ground shortly as the much-anticipated project gets underway. Park officials have long recognized the need for more skate parks in Fairfax County in order to better serve the skating community.
Free Summer Entertainment to Begin in Parks
The Fairfax County Park Authority, in partnership with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and with generous contributions from local businesses and corporations, presents a summer-long series of shows, concerts and movies appropriate for you and your family.
Join the Park Authority for the Transit of Venus
It’s like the Kentucky Derby for a horse. You get one shot at this in your lifetime.
Park Authority Board Approves Kingstowne Master Plan
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a master plan revision for Kingstowne Park. The action, taken at the April 25, 2012 meeting, marks the culmination of a public process initiated in the spring of 2011.
Park Volunteers Deserve Recognition; Nominate One
Neighborhood parks are filled with visitors, RECenters are extremely busy and lakefronts and historic sites are attracting thousands of guests. This means that peak park usage time has arrived and that now, more than ever, Park Authority volunteers are hard at work, toiling side-by-side with park staff members.
Search For Natural Treasures in Your Own Backyard
It seems like an endless search for natural fun and adventure for the whole family. Why not start the search by looking in your own backyard? You’ll find great tips for wildlife and familyfriendly backyards in a new brochure published by the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Park Authority Honors Late Gilbert S. McCutcheon
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Park Authority Board invite the public to join in renaming ceremonies at Lamond Park, which will now be known as Gilbert S. McCutcheon Park, a tribute to the late Park Authority Board member and Farmers Market master. McCutcheon, a beloved local figure, was a dedicated public servant and volunteer, and residents will have a chance to celebrate the stories of his life.
School's Out Early? Send Kids to Summer Camp
The announcement that the last day for Fairfax County Public Schools had been moved up to Friday, June 15, 2012 was surely good news for students. But for parents the news created a potential problem: what to do with their kids the following week when students were supposed to still be in school.
Fairfax County Farmers Markets Open 2012 Season
As in years past, the first week of May signals the opening of the Fairfax County Farmers Markets. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 is the kick-off day with the McCutcheon/Mt. Vernon, Oak Marr and Wakefield markets all opening for the first time this season.
New Directors Named to Park Foundation Board
The Fairfax County Park Foundation appointed two new members to their Board of Directors recently, an action endorsed by the Fairfax County Park Authority Board at their last meeting. Harrison Glasgow, former member of the Park Authority Board and longtime environmental activist, as well as Tim Eakin Walsh, a local real estate investor and fourth generation member of the LeRoy Eakin family who donated the first parcel of land to the Fairfax County Park Authority were confirmed.
ResOURces E-Newsletter Features New Look
The Fairfax County Park Authority’s national award-winning newsletter ResOURces is getting a makeover. The informative newsletter, which has been posted online in a page-turning, printstyle format, is being updated to an e-newsletter format that will be distributed through email.
Laurel Hill Golf Club Joins Reclaimed Water Program
The fairways at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, VA are green. And now, they are getting greener with the application of reused, treated wastewater, a proven source for irrigation water that is safe, cost-effective and good for the environment.
Historic Huntley, Mason Family's 1825 Villa Restored
Historic Huntley, located at 6918 Harrison Lane in Alexandria, VA is a federal period villa built in 1825 for Thomson Francis Mason, a grandson of George Mason.
Park Authority Offers Unusual Setting for Camps
The Park Authority has several historic sites that occasionally have been used as rental facilities in years gone by. Now, the agency is throwing open their doors for more public events. These historic sites will host summer camps for youngsters who'll have a chance to explore favorite topics in unique, historic settings.
Cooperative Venture Brings Recycling to 17 Area Parks
Recycling is coming to 17 area parks, due in large measure to a cooperative program sponsored by several Fairfax County agencies, and the willingness of local athletes to lend a hand. Athletes from Fairfax Adult Softball will be providing manpower and lots of enthusiasm. Recycling dumpsters and one recycling bin per field will be placed in parks that have the heaviest athletic usage.
The Park Authority Board approved new fee adjustments to its facility Fee Schedule at March 14th Park Board meeting. New fees take effect April 1, 2012. Not all fees are affected. The Park Authority's FY 2012 Proposed Fee Adjustments shows which fees will change. The Park Authority Board reviews facility fees in its Fee Schedule annually as a part of its fiduciary responsibility for the Park Revenue Fund.
New Blog Fosters Two-way Communication With Park Users
Our Stories and Perspectives, a new blog created by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), will feature interesting content and diverse perspectives on park-related topics. Beginning in March, visitors to the blog will find informative posts from staff, stakeholders, volunteers and Park Authority Board members that address provocative issues or simply highlight success stories which may have previously gone overlooked.
Laurel Hill Ranked Within Top Ten Municipal Courses Nationwide
Golfers who frequent Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, Va., already consider the course designed by architect Bill Love and owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority to be among the best for value and golf experience in the region.
Park Board Names Officers For 2012
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has named its officers for 2012. In elections held last week, the Park Board voted to retain Chairman William G. Bouie in the top slot.
Janyce N. Hedetniemi, a longtime resident of Annandale, Virginia, has joined the Fairfax County Park Authority Board as an at-large member. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova announced the appointment last week.
Rec-PAC Open Hire Sessions Announced
The Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for creative, high-energy, motivated candidates for part-time camp leader and site director positions in the Rec-PAC summer camp program.
Fairfax County Farmers Markets Seek Volunteers for 2012
Four Fairfax County farmers markets are recruiting volunteers to serve as Market Masters and Assistant Market Masters during the 2012 season. Although the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Community Horticulture Office supervises the farmers markets, Market Masters are responsible for their daily operations. Markets in Annandale, Burke, Lorton, and Mount Vernon all have vacancies which need to be filled before the start of the season in May.
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