Picnic Areas

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
703-324-8732 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105
Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
Morgan Chapin
Picnic Reservation Coordinator

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Picnic Reservations

Thank you for your interest in a Fairfax County Park Authority park for your picnic! We are proud of our parks and are confident that you will enjoy your day. Keep in mind sites are in great demand, so make your reservation early.

To make a reservation, please book online, fill out the web form, or submit an application. Once payment is received, a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) will be issued by email.  

  1. Book Online: For immediate permitting of select facilities and timeslots (available for rentals 10 or more days in advance)
    • Note: Special Requests may take additional time for the approval process. For rentals with no additional requests or issues, final permits will be issued 7-10 business days in advance of the reservation date.
  2. Web Application:  Please fill out the web form, this request will be sent directly to the Picnics Department. 
    • Note: Do NOT include payment information – once the form is received and reviewed you will be contacted to confirm availability, to collect payment information, and complete the reservation process.
  3. Download and complete the Picnic Area/Picnic Shelter Application and submit one of the following ways along with the appropriate payment.
    • Mail: FCPA Picnic Department – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
      • Note: Do NOT mail cash payments; checks can be made out to "FCPA Picnics"
    • In person: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500  
      • Note: Contact us in advance for updated office hours and staff availability.
    • Fax: 703-653-6672 
      • Note: Please include payment information on faxed applications.

Web Forms or Applications may take up to 3-5 business days to process. Without a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) the reservation is not confirmed. The Picnic Department does not accept reservations over the phone. The Picnic Department stops accepting applications for the upcoming weekend Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

*Full day reservations available 9:00 a.m. – Sunset (Full Day Large Shelter #SHEL). Rental fee is per day, single use rate.
**Half day reservations available time slots 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Half Day Large Shelter #S-AM) or 3:30 p.m. – Sunset (Half Day Large Shelter #S-PM). Rental fee is per half day, single use rate. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.
¹ Prime rates apply Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays.
² Non-Prime rates apply Monday through Thursday.

FRYING PAN SHELTER

Frying Pan Park Shelter Seating Capacity: 145
Maximum Capacity: 180
Tables: 18 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 2
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $340
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $230
Prime¹ Half Day**: $230
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $180
 

Amplified Sound may be permitted at this site. (DJS & LIVE BANDS PROHIBITED)
Inflatable may be permitted at this site.
Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

 
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FRYING PAN CANOPY PICNIC AREA

Frying Pan Farm Park Canopy Picnic AreaSeating Capacity: 72
Maximum Capacity: 75
Tables: 9 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $120
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $90
Prime¹ Half Day**: $90
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $60

INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

GENERATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

Amplified Sound may be permitted at this site. (DJS & LIVE BANDS PROHIBITED)

Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

 
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