Tag: parks
The Park Authority really wants pickleball out of Kendale Woods Park
It’s been over a year since the Fairfax County Park Authority temporarily closed the courts at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale over a dispute with pickleball players. The fence has been locked once again during the past few weeks. “The tennis courts at Kendale Woods Park have been experiencing ongoing vandalism involving unauthorized painting and … Continued
Join the Taste of Annandale 5K in Mason District Park
With sunny, cool weather predicted for Saturday morning, it’s going to be a perfect day for a run in the park. So, get out there and join the Taste of Annandale 5K, on Sept. 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. The 5K will be different this year – it’s going to be entirely on the trails … Continued
FACETS hosts Family Day at Annandale Community Park
FACETS, the nonprofit organization that operates the Opportunity Neighborhoods initiative for Annandale, hosted a Family Day at Annandale Community Park on Sept. 13. Kids and their parents learned about frogs and toads at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. They painted sunflowers and made greeting cards and paper hats at the Packard Center with volunteers from … Continued
Viewpoint: In defense of natural resource conservation at Green Spring Gardens
By Kathryn Cooper I and many others in the community are opposed to the planned “education pavilion” at Green Spring Gardens. The nonprofit Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) has donated $250,000 for the project. We raised the following concerns at community meetings in February and July and on the Park Authority’s website: I … Continued
A fix for Lake Accotink is years away
Three studies are underway on Lake Accotink, but it’s going to be years before any action is taken to preserve the lake at a smaller size. The Smaller Lake Accotink Preservation Study was launched in April by Arcadis under contract to the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services. A sedimentation study and … Continued
Holmes Run project will fix storm damage
The City of Alexandria is gearing up to begin construction this summer on a stream and trail restoration project on Holmes Run in the Dora Kelley Nature Park. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2026. This is the last of four major projects along Holmes Run Stream Valley to repair extensive damage … Continued
Green Spring Gardens pavilion project will be revised
The Fairfax County Park Authority will present a revised proposal for a pavilion at Green Spring Gardens at a community meeting on Wednesday, July 30. The meeting will be held 3-5 p.m. in the Horticultural Center at 4603 Green Spring Road, Lincolnia. The pavilion would be used as an outdoor classroom for school field trips … Continued
Justice Park tennis courts to get a makeover
The worn-out tennis courts at Justice Park in Seven Corners are finally getting an upgrade. The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin reconstruction work on the courts early next week. The project includes “crack filling, birdbath levelling, new fencing, and a complete level construction repair to improve the playing surface and user experience.” The work … Continued
Movie Night at the Eileen Garnett park on June 28 features ‘The Princess Bride’
Movie Night, featuring a free showing of “The Princess Bride,” at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 28. Movie Night starts at 8 at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Come early, grab a good spot on the lawn. Bring a blanket, chairs, a picnic, and friends, “as you wish,” to make … Continued
Construction to start soon on Long Branch trail upgrade
The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to begin construction on the Phase 2 improvements to the Long Branch Stream Valley Trail in late June or early July. The project focuses on improving the trail segment between Woodland Way and Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale. The gravel trail will be paved with approximately 5,500 linear feet … Continued
Enjoy ‘The Princess Bride’ under the stars
The Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section invites families to cheer for Westley and Buttercup at a free showing of the beloved classic, “The Princess Bride,” at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space on Saturday evening. Movie Night starts at 8 at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Come early grab a good spot on the lawn. Bring … Continued
A ceremony commemorates a tragedy in Annandale
By Shane Gomez A small crowd gathered at Howrey Field Park in Annandale on May 31 to honor the six U.S. Army soldiers who died there while installing a flagpole 58 years ago. A ceremony is held every year at a memorial commemorating the tragedy. The memorial consists of a flag, a plaque for each … Continued
No more pedal boats at Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink Park was busy on a beautiful Memorial Day, with people kayaking, hiking, fishing, feeding the geese, playing mini-golf, and enjoying the playground. No one was pedal boating, however, because the pedal boats are no longer available. That’s because the water is too shallow – less than two feet in some areas – and … Continued
Summer concerts scheduled
The Fairfax County Park Authority has posted a preliminary schedule of summer concerts in the Spotlight by Starlight series in Mason District. The following free concerts will be held at the amphitheater in Mason District Park on Friday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.: June 20 – City of Fairfax Concert Band. June 22 – … Continued
Farmers markets open in May
The Annandale Farmers Market opens for the season on May 1. In addition to a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods, there’s something new at the Annandale Market – a lead-testing program hosted by the Fairfax County Health Department. Lead is toxic, especially for young children. Lead poisoning can cause developmental delays, learning disabilities, … Continued