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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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Park Courts
Park Authority Prepares for Court Improvement at South Lakes Drive Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority is dedicated to expanding and improving diverse recreational opportunities for all residents.
McLean Central Park Basketball Court
McLean Central Park Basketball Court To Receive a Slam Dunk Facelift
The Fairfax County Park Authority is pleased to announce renovations to McLean Central Park Basketball Court beginning this week.
South Run Stream Valley Trail
Paving To Begin March 27 on South Run Stream Valley Trail
The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin work on a trail paving initiative along a 550-foot section of the South Run Stream Valley trail system.
Groundbreaking
Ground Breaks on New Facility at McNaughton Fields Park
The project includes the construction of a permanent facility with restrooms, concessions stand and storage capacity.
McLean Central Park
Please Pardon Our Dust: Construction at McLean Central Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin revitalization work at McLean Central Park in early March.
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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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