Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Older Adults: Maintain Health, Form Friendships and Have Fun

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Stay active, improve overall health and well-being, form connections and friendships, and embark on new adventures through the variety of classes and programs offered by Fairfax County Park Authority. Adults ages 55 and up can explore numerous opportunities designed specifically for them below.

Get Fit

Take advantage of the many ways that the Park Authority offers for older adults to get moving and stay healthy. Rec Centers provide pools that have open swim lanes and a variety of fitness equipment to help you stay active. Personal trainers also are available for hire to help create a custom routine for your fitness needs.

Find the perfect fitness classes for you, many of which are designed specifically for older adults including:

Online fitness classes are offered through the Healthy Strides and don’t forget to participate in the annual Healthy Strides 5K/10K.

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Start a New Hobby

Find a new hobby or rediscover favorite pastimes with the many programs and spaces that the Park Authority offers. These opportunities allow you to form connections with others in the community that share your interests. Go birding or hiking, channel your creative side with various crafts or taking up drawing or painting or even quilting, treat yourself by enjoying afternoon tea, try out dog training or obedience classes, or find your people during nature walks or garden tours.

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Enjoy Tours and Events

Enjoy Tours and Events

Make new discoveries by taking a tour, visiting historic sites, enjoying seasonal events, or coming out to our Summer Entertainment Series that offers free, summertime performances and outdoor movies every year.


Explore the Outdoors

The Park Authority boasts a network of more than 334 miles of trails to explore as well as four large waterfront parks to enjoy boating, fishing or scenic walks. In addition, parks offer many family-friendly activities for older adults looking to get outside and enjoy nature or nature’s bounty through camping, picnics, mini golf, carousels, farmers markets, gardens or even star gazing. There's fun for everyone in the heart of our parks!


Sports and Recreation

Join the game! The Park Authority offers classes to learn and spaces to join a sport. From golf and driving ranges at our Golf Courses to racquetball/wallyball and indoor tracks in Rec Centers to basketball and pickleball courts both indoors and outdoors to outdoor tennis courts and volleyball — there’s something for everyone in our parks. Use the interactive map in the Park Amenity Locator to search for spaces to pick up a game near you.

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Give Back

Fairfax County Park Authority relies on volunteers to clean parks, run programs and assist with various aspects of operations across the board. The Park Authority also offers numerous part-time positions that fit your schedule and provide great benefits. Use your talents, energy and time to connect with the community. You can develop skills and socialize all while making a positive impact. You can take that commitment to parks and your community further by making donations too.


Discounts

Adults ages 65 and up can take advantage of numerous discounts for membership, admission, classes, passes and more. Save up to 35% off on the following:


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