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:

Facility Updates

  • Lake Accotink Park:
    • The water level at Lake Accotink is being lowered in order to conduct a planned assessment of the dam structure. The marina will be inaccessible for private kayak or canoe launching during this time. Please keep off the exposed lake bed to avoid becoming stuck in the exposed mud. Weather permitting, work is anticipated to be completed in February. It may take up to two months for water levels to return to normal depending on precipitation. Learn more.
    • The carousel will be closed for repairs until further notice.
  • Lake Fairfax Park: The Large Shelter, Multi-Purpose Fields and Crickets Fields will be closed through mid-December for a stream restoration project. Cross County and Rails to River Trail users will be detoured though the front entrance of the park during this closure. 
  • The trail at Foxstone Park is closed for repairs. Learn More.
  • Wakefield Park: Field 7 is closed for renovations. Weather pending, it is anticipated to open for the new season in spring 2025. Learn more.
  • Mount Vernon Rec Center: Facility is now closed for renovation. Learn more about the project.

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.

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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