The Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to announce that Patriot Park North has been recognized as the best All-Star Outdoor Venue by SportsEvents Media Group in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This honor celebrates outstanding outdoor facilities that consistently deliver top-tier amenities, service and playability for athletes and event organizers alike.
Patriot Park North is a dynamic sports complex for competitive baseball and softball. Since opening in 2023, the park has been buzzing with tournaments, camps, exhibitions and other events. It has welcomed players, coaches and fans for 91 tournaments and will host 38 more from March through November 2026. Last year, Patriot Park North generated nearly $500,000 in income and $5.75 million in economic activity in Fairfax County.
“This award reflects the Fairfax County Park Authority’s commitment to recreational excellence in every aspect of our park system,” said Jai Cole, executive director of the Fairfax County Park Authority. “Patriot Park North is more than a sports complex. It’s a gathering place that supports tourism and economic vitality and showcases the gold standard of athletic facilities and service in Fairfax County. I want to thank the Park Authority Board and staff, our county leaders, and all who have helped make Patriot Park a regional destination for unforgettable events and experiences.”
“I am thrilled that Patriot Park North has been recognized with the SportsEvents magazine Readers’ Choice Award for All-Star Outdoor Venue,” said Jeff McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. “This facility reflects the county’s commitment to high-quality recreational opportunities and the Park Authority’s excellent work in creating spaces that bring our community together.”
“Patriot Park North’s success is just the tip of the iceberg of Fairfax County’s potential in the sports tourism market,” said Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, chairman of the Fairfax County Sports Tourism Task Force.
“Not only has the facility elevated Fairfax County’s reputation as a premier destination for youth and amateur sports but indeed contributes greatly to the local economy through direct economic impact,” said Barry H. Biggar, president and CEO of Visit Fairfax. “Each tournament brings families, athletes and visitors to our destination, who in turn support our local businesses, which create lasting benefits well beyond the playing fields.”
For more information about Patriot Park North and to take a virtual 360 tour of the facility, visit the Patriot Park North webpage. Additional inquires can be directed to the Public Information Office at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.
About Fairfax County Park Authority
Fairfax County Park Authority enriches the quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences and promotes healthy lifestyles. Learn more about our parks, rec centers, golf courses, nature centers, and historic sites by visiting the Fairfax County Park Authority website.
About Patriot Park North
Patriot Park North is an athletic facility in Fairfax, Virginia, for baseball and softball that features six lighted, synthetic turf fields. Designed with both performance and experience in mind, the facility offers on-site concessions, flexible fencing options, portable pitching mounds and generous warm-up areas to support seamless tournament operations. Players benefit from covered, fully wrapped dugouts and electronic scoreboards on every field, while spectators can take in the action from comfortable viewing areas and a press box featuring a 360-degree observation deck. A baseball- and softball-themed playground further enhances the atmosphere, creating an engaging and family-friendly environment that extends beyond the game itself.
In addition to its state-of-the-art facilities, Patriot Park North is surrounded by numerous Fairfax County Park Authority parks and experiences, including scenic trails, historic sites, nature centers and recreational amenities.
For more information, visit the Patriot Park North webpage.