Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Explore a park: Crossroads Interim Park

This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. Crossroads Interim Park, at 5831 Columbia Pike, in Bailey’s Crossroads, was established as a temporary gathering spot on county-owned land that will eventually be redeveloped. It opened in September 2019. Features: The 2.9-acre site has a plaza area with metal … Continued

Juvenile dies from opioid overdose

A juvenile has died from a fatal opioid overdose in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. On June 25, at 7:21 p.m. police responded to the 5700 block of Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads for two juveniles unconscious and foaming at the mouth inside a vehicle. Officers immediately began performing life-saving measures by … Continued

Dowden Terrace Park courts closed

The Fairfax County Park Authority has begun work to resurface the athletic courts at Dowden Terrace Park. The basketball and tennis courts are closed until July 17 when the project is expected to be completed. Dowden Terrace Park is located at 5616 Bradley Blvd. in Bailey’s Crossroads. The existing fencing, goals, and posts will be … Continued