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

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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Planning News

Lake Accotink Park
When divers inspected the sluice gates at the base of the dam, they found that a large amount of debris had accumulated.
Park Maintenance
The repairs will include milling and paving the existing trail, as well as culvert repair along the entire trail from Old Courthouse Road to Creek Crossing Road.
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The Fairfax County Park Authority Board is evaluating proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 calendar year.
Park Maintenance
The Fairfax County Park Authority is repairing the basketball courts at Ridgeview Park and Tysons Pimmit Park.
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The Fairfax County Park Authority will be conducting trail maintenance and repairs along the Huntsman Lake Trail.

 

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