Park Authority

There will be an in person meeting of the Park Authority Board on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Spend Time Off the Screen and On the Green this August!

At Golf Fairfax, we know that family time is better on the Fairway. What better way to celebrate Family Golf month with a round of golf on the green where kids and teens (17 & under) can play free with a paying adult?

To learn more about how you can get swinging, visit the link below.

Start the Fall Season with a Fresh Vibe

Our Rec Centers are having an Open House on September 22, where everyone can try our amenities for free along with special activities unique to each location. But it doesn’t end there! Throughout the whole month of September, we are offering a discount for an annual Rec Center membership.   

We hope you’ll come vibe with us! Check out the link below for more details.

Calling All Scouts! Become a Heritage Historian with Us!

Fairfax 250 provides a special opportunity to earn an Adventure Badge by learning about Fairfax County’s history, sharing the lore with others, and completing a community service project.

As Confucius said, “Study the past if you would define the future.” Click the link below to discover how you can define the future and get started today.

Step Back in Time on September Sundays

Start a new tradition with us this month and take a free, guided tour of seven different historic sites.  

Each week offers a different look into how our county shaped American history, so we hope you’ll come on this journey with us soon! 

Celebrate the first Americans with Us

Learn about Native American history at the Virginia Native American Festival on September 12, which will have a variety of different activities, including traditional food, a live dancing performance, making crafts, and studying artifacts.

To learn more and register online, please visit the link below.

Paws in the Pool: Annual Dog Swim Day

The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park is hosting Dog Daze on September 12, a perfect time for your furry friend to cool off before the summer ends.

To learn more about the event and how to register your four-legged companion, please visit the link below.