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

Department Resources

Park Alerts: Park Status Notices

Alert:

Summer Entertainment Series Status

The below scheduled performance for today, Aug 13, has been delayed to 7:30 p.m. due to weather:⛈️

  • The Nighthawks at Burke Lake Park

The below scheduled performance for today, Aug 13, has been canceled due to weather:⛈️

  • Junkyard Band at Franconia Rec Center Amphitheater

Please call the HOTLINE at 571-202-SHOW (7469)  for weather updates.

Facility Updates

  • Wakefield Farmers Market: Closed for the remainder of the day due to inclement weather.
  • Lake Accotink Park: The blue-green algae bloom has been identified. While these blooms are seasonally normal and typically clear on their own with the rains, higher concentrations can certain blue-green algae produce toxins that pose serious health risks to people and animals. Fairfax County Park Authority is actively coordinating with the Virginia Department of Health. In the meantime, please remember that swimming and wading in the lake is not allowed at any time per our park rules. Avoid direct contact with the water and do not allow your pets to drink from the lake to be safe.
  • Burke Lake Park: The miniature train is out of service until further notice.
  • Justice Park: The tennis courts are closed for renovations. Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by mid-August. Learn more.
  • Ashgrove Historic Park: The trail at Ashgrove Historic Site Park connecting East and West sides of Old Courthouse Spring Branch is currently closed due to a stream restoration project. Weather pending, construction is expected to conclude in September 2025. Learn more. 
  • Laurel Hill: The historic Barrel Bridge is undergoing repairs. The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail will remain open, with one side accessible during the work. The entrance road to the Central Green will also remain open. Weather depending, construction is expected to conclude in September.
  • Green Spring Gardens: A team from the National Park Service will replace the historic house steps at Green Spring Gardens. There may be brief periods when the sidewalk in front of the historic house will be blocked. 
  • Folly Lick Trail: A critical sanitary sewer line is currently being replaced along Folly Lick Trail between Herndon Parkway and Young Avenue. The pedestrian bridge connecting Young Ave. to Folly Lick Stream Valley Trail will be temporarily closed until the construction activities are complete. Weather pending, work is expected to conclude by early summer. Learn more.
  • Colvin Run Mill Millers House: The ADA access is currently out of service and undergoing repairs.

Additional Resources

In the case of inclement weather, we will monitor conditions and provide status updates accordingly. Check the Golf Course Operating Status web page for updates. For additional questions please contact the courses directly.

(Subject to change due to weather) 

Courses will be closed during aeration. Please review the schedule carefully when planning your visit. 

  • Greendale 
    • August 5: Course Closed 
    • August 6: Course Closed 
    • 20% off greens fee August 7 thru August 15 (only applied to regular rate green fees) 
  • Pinecrest 
    • August 7: Course Closed until 2 p.m. 
    • Rain Date: August 14 
    • No Discounts
  • Oakmont 
    • August 18: Course and Range Closed 
    • August 19: Course Closed 
    • No Discounts 
  • Twin Lakes 
    • Lakes Course: August 18-21: Course Closed 
    • Oaks Course: August 25-28: Course Closed 
    • No Discounts 
  • Laurel Hill 
    • September 3: Course Closed 
    • September 4: Course Closed 
    • 25% off public greens fee September 5 thru September 9 (only applied to regular rate green fees) 
  • Burke Lake  
    • September 9: Course Closed until 2 p.m. 
    • September 10: Course Closed until 2 p.m. 
    • No Discounts 
  • Jefferson 
    • September 9: Course Closed 
    • Rain Date: September 16 
    • No Discounts 

In the case of inclement weather, we will monitor conditions and provide status updates accordingly. For additional questions please contact the courses directly. 

Outdoor amenities may close early or be put on hold due to weather conditions. If amenities are closed for the day, notification will be provided above. Generally, temporary holds or delays in service are not posted. It is always best to call the park in advance when inclement weather has occurred or is forecasted to occur.

Information pertaining to athletic field status can be found on the Athletic Fields Status website or by calling the Field Status hotline at 703-324-5264.

The website and hotline are updated Monday through Friday by 3 p.m. Leagues and game officials are responsible for determining playability of fields on weekends and County holidays. Should they close fields or cancel games or practices, they are responsible for communicating that information to teams and participants.

In the event classes, programs and camps are cancelled, registered participants will be notified via email of the cancellation as quickly as possible. If you have questions whether a class, program or camp is cancelled due to inclement weather, please contact the site directly for information.

Weather cancellations or changes are posted on the Trips and Tours Hotline, 703-324-TOUR(8687).

Inclement Weather Procedure

Learn more about what you need to know at Weather-Related Closures.

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