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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First Hike Fairfax 2026

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD VOTING NOW OPEN

Vote now for your favorite First Hike Fairfax 2026 photo from among our finalists selected by our panel of judges. Voting will remain open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13.

Vote Now

Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo to the 2026 First Hike Fairfax Photo Contest! Hundreds of residents took to the trails on January 1, and we are amazed by the submissions we received. The Director’s Choice and Judges’ Choice Awards have been announced and voting is now open to select the People’s Choice Award winner.

The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced on Jan. 15. The winner will receive a $75 Park Authority gift card.


See all submissions in the First Hike Fairfax 2026 Photo Album

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This annual photo contest is presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Foundation.

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