Planning and Improvements

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Aimee Vosper
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Park Planning

Fairfax County is home to more than one million residents and more than 23,000 acres of parkland. In 1950, the Fairfax County Park Authority was established with the mission of developing and maintaining the viability of this expansive system of parkland and facilities. Through the provision of quality facilities and services as well as the protection of the county’s cultural and natural resources, the Park Authority seeks to improve the quality of life for the county’s residents today and well into the future. To achieve its long-range objectives, the Park Authority has established a consistent and equitable process for the planning of park property and facilities. A key part of this process includes the development of park master plans, specific to each park and intended to establish a long-range vision towards future park uses and site development.

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Lake Accotink Park
Lake Accotink Water Level To Be Lowered for Dam Assessment
Beginning on or about mid-September, weather permitting, the water level in Lake Accotink will be lowered in order to conduct a planned assessment of the dam structure.
Park Maintenance
Improvements Coming Soon to Mason Neck West Park Sports Courts
The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon be repairing the tennis court and basketball court at Mason Neck West Park.
Future Skate Park
FCPA To Host Public Meeting on New Skate Park at Mount Vernon Woods Park
Mount Vernon Woods Park is currently undergoing an extensive redevelopment project.
FY 2026 Budget
Park Authority Board Receives Budget Recommendations; Seeks Public Comment
At its Aug. 28 meeting, the Park Authority Board received the initial fiscal year 2026 budget recommendations from staff.
Park Maintenance
Basketball Court Improvements Coming Soon at Two Fairfax County Parks
The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon begin repairing the basketball courts at Groveton Heights Park and Centre Ridge North Park.
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The Park Planning Process

Like the population of Fairfax County, the demand for park and recreation options to serve county residents continues to grow. In order to meet the demand of the community for places to recreate, while at the same time protecting and preserving the county’s precious natural and cultural resources, the Park Authority has established the park master plan process to guide future improvements and changes to park property and facilities.
The Park Planning Process

Approved Park Master Plans

All park master plans are available for review. Please note that not all Fairfax County Parks have master plans. Some parks have not yet been planned and others, such as stream valley parks, may never be master planned. A master plan represents the long range (10 years or more) plan for the park's development. The master plan, and the facilities shown on it, may be built over a period of many years. Therefore, what is shown on the plan may not yet exist at the park site.
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