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

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Join the Spring Cleaning Effort in Fairfax County Parks This April

Volunteers cleaning watershedIt’s spring cleaning time again and the Fairfax County Park Authority and dozens of volunteers of all ages throughout the county are rolling up their sleeves to spruce up public parks across the county as art of our annual Watershed Cleanup Days in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy.

Spring cleaning in the parks isn't just about picking up trash—it's a chance for individuals, families, and groups to make a meaningful impact while earning service hours, fostering team building and showing appreciation for our environment.

Cleanups have been scheduled at various locations throughout the county and offer a diverse array of activities to be involved in. From collecting and bagging trash to tackling other projects, volunteers will have the chance to contribute to the beautification and preservation of our natural spaces. Choose from among the following locations:

Saturday, April 6

  • Ossian Hall Park, Annandale (10 a.m.-noon)
  • Spring Hill Rec Center, McLean (3:30 -5:30 p.m.)

Friday, April 12

  • Providence Rec Center, Falls Church (9:30-11:30 a.m.)

Saturday, April 13

  • Cub Run Rec Center, Chantilly (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • London Towne, LT West, 2nd LTW, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Sully Station I, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Sully Station II, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Isaac Walton and Gatepost I/II, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Virginia Run, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Chalet Woods and Country Club Manor, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Braddock Park, Clifton (9-11:30 a.m.)

Saturday, April 20

  • Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Roundtree Park, Falls Church (9 a.m.-noon)
  • John Byers Park, Alexandria (9-11 a.m.)
  • Centre Ridge North Park, Centreville (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Merrybrook Run Stream Valley Park, Herndon (9-11:30 a.m.)

Saturday, April 27

  • Cub Run Stream Valley Park: Penrose Place, Chantilly (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Cub Run Stream Valley Park: Flint Lee Road, Chantilly (9-11:30 a.m.)

Sunday, April 28

  • Lake Accotink Park, Springfield (9 a.m.-noon)

The Fairfax County Park Authority’s annual Watershed Cleanup Days are scheduled in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy at sites throughout the county on various dates in April.

Visit the Nature Conservancy website to sign up

For questions or additional information, please contact Jen Dalke, volunteer program manager, at jdalke@tnc.org.

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