Tag: parks
Annandale resident seeks more recognition for memorial to tragic accident that claimed the lives of six soldiers
The memorial at Howrey Field Park. A tragic accident in Annandale 54 years ago, won’t be forgotten as long as some dedicated local residents keep the memory alive. On June 1, 1967, six soldiers who were putting up lights and a flagpole at Howrey Field Park in Annandale died after a pole hit a live … Continued
Public input sought on new design for Wakefield Skatepark
Wakefield Skatepark [file photo] The skatepark at Wakefield Park in Annandale needs to be replaced, and the Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking feedback from local residents on a new design. An online survey is available through May 28 for submitting recommendations to help guide the renovation process. Park visitors can also find the survey … Continued
Community presents complaints about Justice Park parking lot to school and park officials
The proposal for Justice Park. Click to enlarge. Fairfax County Public Schools and Park Authority officials agreed to consider community members’ objections to the proposal to carve out space for a parking lot in Justice Park. However, they didn’t indicate that any alternatives would be feasible. At a virtual meeting on the project May 6 … Continued
More alternatives should be considered for Justice parking lot
A rendering of the Justice High School addition. By Nazir Bhagat The proposal by Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Park Authority to build a parking lot in Justice Park as part of a school expansion project has led to widespread opposition among the community. Nearby residents have been having a hard time … Continued
Farmers markets open this week
The Wakefield Farmers Market opens Wednesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. It’s located in Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. It will be open every Wednesday, 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 27.
Explore a Park: Pine Ridge Park displaced a small Black community
The Bo White Community Gardens This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in this series explored Toll House Park. The 42.7-acre Pine Ridge Park in Annandale features several ball fields, community gardens, a trail through the woods, a cemetery, and a fascinating history. The site … Continued
Residents demand answers on parking lot in Justice Park
A meeting on a proposed parking lot in Justice Park was held in the park’s outdoor classroom. About 100 people showed up at a meeting at Justice Park Sunday afternoon to learn more about a plan to create a parking lot in the park – and strategize on how to fight it. Fairfax County Public … Continued
Park authority to tear down house in Bren Mar Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority will demolish an old, vacant house in Bren Mar Park in late May or early June. The work is expected to take two weeks. Bren Mar Park, at 5415 Colliers Lane, is off Edsall Road in the Alexandria area of Mason District, It has a playground, trails, a picnic area, … Continued
Ill raccoon spotted near nature center
If you’re planning to walk near the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale, watch out for a potentially rabid raccoon. A sign at the Nature Center urges people to watch out for a “raccoon displaying symptoms of illness seen near the trail and stream April 12 and 13.” That stream backs up to the Lafayette … Continued
Mary Read Memorial could be relocated
The Mary Read Memorial has deteriorated due to flooding. [Braddock Buzz] The Fairfax County Park Authority wants to relocate or redesign the Mary Read Memorial in Canterbury Woods Park, the Braddock Buzz reports. The memorial honors Mary Read, a 2006 Annandale High School graduate who was one of 32 people killed during the shooting at … Continued
Park facilities are reopening
The carousel at Lake Accotink The Fairfax County Park Authority is reopening certain amusements, including the carousel, boating marina, and mini-golf at Lake Accotink Park. Facilities at other parks are reopening, too, such as the mini-train at Burke Lake Park, batting cages, and wagon rides.
Explore a park: Toll House Park is the focal point of Annandale
Toll House Park as seen from Little River Turnpike. This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in this series explored Bren Mar Park. Toll House Park is a tiny “pocket park” at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Annandale Road. Some county documents … Continued
When Justice Park was created, Black families were displaced
By Marie Reinsdorf As previously reported in the Annandale Blog, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Park Authority have plans to pave over a portion of Justice Park to build a satellite parking lot for Justice High School. FCPS would construct the parking lot, demolish the basketball/multi-use court to make room for the parking lot … Continued
Explore a Park: Bren Mar Park is a woodsy oasis in an urban area
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in this series explored Mason District Park. The 32.4-acre Bren Mar Park is off Edsall Road west of Interstate 395 in a densely populated area of Mason District. Features: There is a playground, trails, picnic shelter, baseball field … Continued
Community members air concerns about plans to use Justice Park as a parking lot for Justice HS
Justice High School PE students use the basketball court at Justice Park. Fairfax County Public School and Park Authority officials have yet to explain to residents the process involved in their plans to pave a section of Justice Park to create a parking lot for Justice High School in Seven Corners. Community members expressed their … Continued