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
Fairfax County Park Authority

What We Do

The Park Authority Mission is to enrich quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences, and promotes healthy lifestyles.

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SPRING AND SUMMER 2026 CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS 
THIS WEEK!

Back by popular demand, camp registration will be split between two dates for Team Green and Team Blue based on camp location for your ease once again.

2026 Spring and Summer Camp Registration Dates:

#TeamGreen Camps Open Now and #TeamBlue Camps open Thursday, February 5 at 9 a.m.

Visit our Camp Registration Hub to make sure you don't miss your window.

Also, mark your calendars for 2026 Spring Class Registration starting on Tuesday, February 24 at 9 a.m.
 

Upcoming Public Meetings/Events

There will be an in person meeting of the Park Authority Board, in the room 106/107 of the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. 

Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars as Twin Lakes Golf Course comes alive with Lunar New Year festivities!

In honor of Black History Month, the Frying Pan Baptist Meetinghouse will be open from noon-2 p.m. Come learn about the role of the Meetinghouse and the community that was built there. The event is free.

 

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Burke Lake Park
If you’re looking for a seasonal job that gets you out from behind a desk and lets you work in a beautiful setting while building real-world skills, this is it. Spend your season at Burke Lake Park, one of Fairfax County’s most beautiful outdoor destinations!
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The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon begin evaluating applications for curatorship of the historic Dranesville Tavern, located in the Dranesville District at 11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndon.
Parks Notice
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 16, Scott’s Run Nature Preserve will be closed for an urgent sewer project to renew and rehabilitate the Scott's Run Siphon wastewater facility.
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Honor Black history through meaningful programs that explore African American history, culture and lived experiences across Fairfax County.
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Fairfax County Park Authority announces an extension to the current Rec Center membership sale through Tuesday, Feb. 10. With recent winter weather closures, the Park Authority wanted to provide ample time for those interested to secure their 15% discounts on annual membership purchases.
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Oakmont Golf Center range was recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Public Ranges by Golf Range Magazine. Golf Range magazine is a publication of the Golf Range Association of America and the Professional Golf Association.
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