Picnic Areas

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
703-324-8732 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105
Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
Morgan Chapin
Picnic Reservation Coordinator

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Stuart Road Park Reservable Areas

Picnic Reservations

Thank you for your interest in a Fairfax County Park Authority park for your picnic! We are proud of our parks and are confident that you will enjoy your day. Keep in mind sites are in great demand, so make your reservation early.

To make a reservation, please book online, fill out the web form, or submit an application. Once payment is received, a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) will be issued by email.  

  1. Book Online: For immediate permitting of select facilities and timeslots (available for rentals 10 or more days in advance)
    • Note: Special Requests may take additional time for the approval process. For rentals with no additional requests or issues, final permits will be issued 7-10 business days in advance of the reservation date.
  2. Web Application:  Please fill out the web form, this request will be sent directly to the Picnics Department. 
    • Note: Do NOT include payment information – once the form is received and reviewed you will be contacted to confirm availability, to collect payment information, and complete the reservation process.
  3. Download and complete the Picnic Area/Picnic Shelter Application and submit one of the following ways along with the appropriate payment.
    • Mail: FCPA Picnic Department – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
      • Note: Do NOT mail cash payments; checks can be made out to "FCPA Picnics"
    • In person: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500  
      • Note: Contact us in advance for updated office hours and staff availability.
    • Fax: 703-653-6672 
      • Note: Please include payment information on faxed applications.

Web Forms or Applications may take up to 3-5 business days to process. Without a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) the reservation is not confirmed. The Picnic Department does not accept reservations over the phone. The Picnic Department stops accepting applications for the upcoming weekend Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

*Full day reservations available 9 a.m. – Sunset. Rental fee is per day, single use rate. 
**Half day reservations are not permitted at this site.
¹ Prime rates apply Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays.
² Non-Prime rates apply Monday through Thursday.

Notice

Thank you for a wonderful 2024 season!
As we work on updating our calendars, we will be removing the option for web reservations for the remainder of the year beginning October 7, 2024 at 4pm. If you’re looking to host an event between now and December 31, 2024, at one of our outdoor venues, you can still do so by utilizing:

  • Option 2: Web Application
  • Option 3: Picnic Area/Picnic Shelter Application

These options are available in the "Make A Reservation" tab below.
We look forward to hosting your events in 2025! Applications can be submitted on January 1, 2025 and web reservations will reopen on or after January 2, 2025 by 4pm. Please note that any applications submitted before this date will be voided.

Thank you for your understanding!
Morgan Chapin, Reservation Coordinator, Fairfax County Park Authority

Stuart Road Shelter

Stuart Road Park Reservable Picnic AreasSeating Capacity: 24
Maximum Capacity: 30
Tables: 6 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $75
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $60


AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.
Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

 
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Stuart Road Park Amenities

  • Tennis court
  • Basketball Court
  • Playground
  • Trail
  • Seasonal Portable Restroom (April - October)
Picnic area rules

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