Park Authority

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Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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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Mt. Vernon Woods
Phase 1 of Mount Vernon Woods Park Renovation Beginning in June
The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon begin Phase 1 of the renovation at Mount Vernon Woods Park.
Jefferson Manor Park
ADA Accessible Trails Coming Soon to Jefferson Manor Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon begin work to construct new Americans with Disabilities Act accessible trails at Jefferson Manor Park.
Parklawn Park
Mastenbrook Grant Approved To Fund Diamond Infield Renovation at Parklawn Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has approved matching funds in the total amount of $12,945 to support the renovation of the diamond infield at Parklawn Park through the Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant Program.
Franconia Park Courts
Work Begins on Franconia District Park Athletic Courts May 28
The Fairfax County Park Authority expects to begin athletic court revitalization work at the Franconia District Park on May 28.
Franconia Park Courts
Work Begins on Franconia District Park Athletic Courts May 28
The Fairfax County Park Authority expects to begin athletic court revitalization work at the Franconia District Park on May 28.
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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.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 co
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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.All park master plans are available for review. Please note that not all Fairfax County Parks have master plans. Some parks h
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