The Great Parks, Great Communities planning initiative provides an opportunity for each community to help the Park Authority examine how our park system, facilities and services are balanced at the local level. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and ideas.
Town of Vienna, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, National Park Service, Private Club
Parks
Significant Recreation Resources
Significant Natural Resources
Significant Cultural Resources
Armistead
Ashgrove Historic Site
Ashlawn
Briarcliff
Briarwood
Clarks Crossing
Cunningham
Difficult Run Stream Valley
Dunn Loring
East Blake Lane
Eudora
Fox Hunters
Foxstone
Freedom Hill
Heritage Resource
Hideaway
Kemper
Lahey Lost Valley
Lawyers Road Park
Nottoway
Oakton Community
Old Courthouse Spring Branch
Peterson Lane
Raglan Road
South Railroad Street
Symphony Hills
Towers
Tysons Woods
Villa Lee
Waverly
Wolf Trails
Wolftrap Stream Valley
The Listening Forums provide a chance for residents and park service users to speak face-to-face with Park Authority Director John Dargle, Jr. on the park topics of their choice. If you were unable to attend the Listening Forum in your area, you may provide comment via our online form.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND RESPONSES PROVIDENCE DISTRICT LISTENING FORUM: MAY 2009
Fairfax County Park Authority Director, John Dargle, Jr., convened a Listening Forum in Providence District at Oak Marr RECenter on May 21, 2009 at 7 p.m. Citizens and long time park friends were in attendance. Staff representing FCPA divisions attended.
ISSUE: Non-emergency crime
Vandalism around garden plot areas was discussed. The Town of Vienna has been dealing with this.
Friends groups have put up signs with the non-emergency police number.
Staff will meet with police chief if necessary. Keep FCPA informed.
ISSUE: Oakton Schoolhouse
Compliments on the schoolhouse. A concern about a turn into property. Suggestion to lobby VDOT in terms of entrance road issues.
ISSUE: Equestrian interests
Laurel Hill horse facility has parking problems in the lot
The first ring needs attention
There are no riding facilities on county parkland.
There are business opportunities for county to allow private venders to give lessons on county land.
There are no riding lessons or camps.
Members of Fairfax for Horses are working with park staff on opportunities.
ISSUE: Cross County Trail
Many happy trail users.
Would like to see more natural surface trails.
Applaud the partnership with the county and volunteers.
ISSUE: Laurel Hill Growth
Fastest growing area in county
Challenges for community with BRAC will be important and impact our parks and facilities
Improving the network of trails in Laurel Hill
ISSUE: Jeb Stuart Park
In the Bailey's Crossroads area
General discussion about Master Plan amendment in relation to the lights
Fenced off for soft ball field; criticism of the need with reference to Title IX
Call to rescue the forest surrounding the field and specifically to rid the area of invasive plants.
ISSUE: Land Acquisition
A former Park Authority Board Member and park enthusiast, Fred Crabtree, advocated for aggressive land acquisition.
History of land acquisition was touched upon from various sources such as proffers.
The development of Tyson's was discussed. The importance of the concept of urban parks was debated.
The Director summarized the evening's discussion. He asked what FCPA could do?
Asked the participants to help the Park Authority by advocating for parks.
Stressed the need to reposition ourselves to a higher place in the county's quality of life.
We will be a part of the critical needs.
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