Park Authority

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12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Park Authority To Salute Military with Free Admission Day

Memorial Day 2023The Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to honor the sacrifice offered by the men and women, and their families, who have given their lives in service to our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces with a free day for military families at Rec Centers and lakefront parks on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. It’s the Park Authority’s way of saying thank you for your service to our country.

The Honoring America’s Veterans program is made possible through generous contributions to the Fairfax County Park Foundation from individual donors. It is also supported by donations to the Fairfax County Park Foundation that honor the life of Lt. Col. Gary F. Smith, a civilian employee of the Army who, at the time of his death, was attending a meeting at the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed on Sept. 11, 2021.

With complimentary admission to the county’s recreation centers, families can enjoy amenities, such as pools, fitness rooms, drop-in fitness classes, gyms and mini golf. The lakefront parks offer amusements, such as carousel rides, boat rides, train rides, mini golf and camping. Amenities vary by location.

Visit the Fairfax County Park Authority website for Rec Center and park locations, amenities and amusements. This offer excludes the Water Mine, regulation golf and food vendors.

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662 or via email at Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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