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

Department Resources

Park Alerts: Park Status Notices

Alert:

Facility Updates

  • Villa D’Este Park: The City of Fairfax will begin sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in mid-September that will impact Villa D’Este Park. Community members can expect heavy equipment and construction activity in the park, with some additional work taking place along Cardinal Road. The project is expected to be completed in October. Learn more.
  • Franconia Rec Center: The Franconia Rec Center will undergo facility improvements. The renovations, scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 18, will focus on upgrading key heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems serving the fitness center, racquetball courts and pool. Spa & Fitness Room Closed. Learn more.
  • Burke Lake Park: 
    • From Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, the carousel, miniature train and mini golf will be closed for a special event, Ghost Town. 
  • Justice Park: The tennis courts are closed for renovations. Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by mid-September. Learn more.
  • Ashgrove Historic Park: The trail at Ashgrove Historic Site Park connecting East and West sides of Old Courthouse Spring Branch is currently closed due to a stream restoration project. Weather pending, construction is expected to conclude in Winter 2025. Learn more. 
  • Laurel Hill: The historic Barrel Bridge is undergoing repairs. The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail will remain open, with one side accessible during the work. The entrance road to the Central Green will also remain open. Weather depending, construction is expected to conclude in September.
  • Green Spring Gardens: A team from the National Park Service will replace the historic house steps at Green Spring Gardens. There may be brief periods when the sidewalk in front of the historic house will be blocked. 
  • Folly Lick Trail: A critical sanitary sewer line is currently being replaced along Folly Lick Trail between Herndon Parkway and Young Avenue. The pedestrian bridge connecting Young Ave. to Folly Lick Stream Valley Trail is open and operational to the public, however intermittent bridge closures are necessary to complete the current restoration phase of the project.  Weather pending, the project will be demobilized in mid-September.  Learn more.
  • Colvin Run Mill Millers House: The ADA access is currently out of service and undergoing repairs.

Additional Resources

In the case of inclement weather, we will monitor conditions and provide status updates accordingly. Check the Golf Course Operating Status web page for updates. For additional questions please contact the courses directly.

Outdoor amenities may close early or be put on hold due to weather conditions. If amenities are closed for the day, notification will be provided above. Generally, temporary holds or delays in service are not posted. It is always best to call the park in advance when inclement weather has occurred or is forecasted to occur.

Information pertaining to athletic field status can be found on the Athletic Fields Status website or by calling the Field Status hotline at 703-324-5264.

The website and hotline are updated Monday through Friday by 3 p.m. Leagues and game officials are responsible for determining playability of fields on weekends and County holidays. Should they close fields or cancel games or practices, they are responsible for communicating that information to teams and participants.

In the event classes, programs and camps are cancelled, registered participants will be notified via email of the cancellation as quickly as possible. If you have questions whether a class, program or camp is cancelled due to inclement weather, please contact the site directly for information.

Weather cancellations or changes are posted on the Trips and Tours Hotline, 703-324-TOUR(8687).

Inclement Weather Procedure

Learn more about what you need to know at Weather-Related Closures.

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