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Thank you to all who participated with the Park Authority for First Hike 2026! Thousands of residents took to our more than 420 parks and over 330 miles of trails throughout the county to enjoy the start of a new year with friends, family and community.
This year, we had more than 250 entries in the annual photo contest. We recognize the artistry and creativity of all those who participated and express our gratitude for sharing a moment of your day and your unique perspectives of our parks with us.
We are very pleased to congratulate the following winners of this year’s contest:
Please enjoy the complete photo album compiled from this year’s entries below or by viewing it on Flickr. Congratulations to you all and we look forward to seeing you in the park throughout the year!
This annual photo contest is presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
