The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has approved matching funds in the total amount of $20,000 to support the installation of fencing at fields 1 and 4 at Lake Fairfax Park. The fencing will assist with containing balls within the field of play and will achieve the Park Authority’s preferred standard for athletic field fencing where needed.

The applicant, Great Falls Reston Soccer Club (GFRSC), has committed to providing the majority of funding needed for the fencing project. The project budget totals $66,024 with GFRSC contributing $46,024 toward the improvement. The project will be undertaken by an approved county contractor and managed by the GFRSC. Weather pending, the project is scheduled to be completed this fall.

The Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant Program encourages public-private ventures that improve Fairfax County parks and park facilities. It is designed to fill a gap between limited bond funding and the community’s desire for new or improved park facilities by assisting volunteers, community and user groups in improving park facilities by matching funds and in-kind services.

Since 1999, the program has awarded approximately $2.2 million in grants for projects valued at more than $16.5 million. Grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to the maximum of $20,000 have funded such projects as trail improvements, construction of gazebos and shelters and athletic field improvements.

To learn more about the Mastenbrook Matching Funds Grant Program and to submit an application, visit the Mastenbrook Grants website.