Tag: parks
Fall Festival in Annandale this Saturday
The community is invited to a Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space.
Tree planting honors Penny Gross
Fairfax County leaders honored former Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross by planting a tree in her honor at Mason District Park on Oct. 11.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the White Gardens
The public is invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens Horticultural Park.
Moon gate installed at Green Spring Gardens
The new Moon Gate at Green Spring Gardens will make a lovely backdrop for a wedding or photo session.
Park Authority is considering budget cuts
A proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 under consideration by the Fairfax County Park Authority calls for major reductions in facilities, services, programs, and staffing.
Bowhunting in parks starts tomorrow
Bowhunters will be allowed in Fairfax County parks to kill deer beginning on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Explore your creativity at an Art Appreciation Festival
The Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section invites the computer to an Art Appreciation Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space.
Homeless people are camping out in central Annandale park
Toll House Park in central Annandale has become a gathering place for unsheltered individuals struggling to survive during a weeks-long heat wave.
Farmers Market week Aug. 4-10
The Fairfax County Park Authority is celebrating Farmer Market Week Aug. 4-10 with giveaways and recipe swaps at all 10 markets.
Free summer concerts underway in the parks
We’re heading into the homestretch of summer, but the Starlight by Spotlight concerts in local parks are still going strong.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 2700 Columbia Pike in Annandale.
Park Authority honors outstanding volunteers
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board presented awards to 23 outstanding volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Night.
Lake Accotink sedimentation study to start this fall
The U.S. Geological Survey has gotten the go-ahead to carry out a $1.14 million three-year sedimentation study of Lake Accotink.
Pickleball players plan legal action
The Broyhill Crest pickleball players are planning legal action against the Park Authority for shutting down the courts at Kendale Woods Park.
Free Movie Night this Saturday in Annandale
Families are invited to enjoy a free outdoor movie on the lawn at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale on July 13, at 8 p.m.