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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Upcoming Public Meetings

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, September 24, 2025. 

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Family Skate Night
Find some of the season’s best outings at Franconia Rec Center’s Family Skate and Dance Night. Fairfax County Park Authority invites all ages out to enjoy these family-friendly, community events that boast exciting themes and live music.
Rec Center Open House
Walk through the doors to any of Fairfax County Park Authority’s nine Rec Centers for free on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and find a variety of resources to improve your health and wellness. Discover the unique amenities of your neighborhood Rec Center during this Open House event.
Parktoberfest crew
Celebrate the fall season with family, friends and neighbors at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s annual ParktoberFest! Enjoy live music, delicious food, craft brews, artisan shopping and family-friendly activities on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Middlegate House beside Cabell’s Mill, located at 5235 Walney Road in Centreville.
ima volunteers
The Virginia Department of Forestry has awarded the National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (NatCap PRISM) an $80,000 grant to manage invasive plants across the region. The Fairfax County Park Authority will use the funding to conserve wildlife habitat, restore natural areas and expand public education about forest health.
dranesville tavern
An application for curatorship has been received for the historic Dranesville Tavern. The Fairfax County Park Authority will continue to accept resident curator applications for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of the tavern until Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Oak Hill Open House
Step back in time and explore one of the oldest homes in Fairfax County during the annual Historic Oak Hill Open House on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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