Tag: parks
County will repave part of Cross County Trail
The Cross County Trail The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin construction to improve the surface of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail between King Arthur Road and Woodburn Road in Annandale this month. The trail will be repaved with asphalt and concrete, and several culverts will be replaced. The project is expected to be … Continued
Backlick Park ribbon-cutting set for Nov. 17
The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Backlick Park Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. The 9-acre park at 4516 Backlick Road in Annandale has a new shelter, picnic tables, playground, and fitness area. The tennis courts have been renovated and have new lighting, and the trails and parking lot was repaved. … Continued
Public invited to experience a ‘pop-up park’ during the Taste of Annandale
A plan for a new Annandale park. [OCR] What kind of park/civic space would you like to see in Annandale? Fairfax County’s Office of Community Revitalization is seeking input from the public on a new park space planned for a county-owned area at 7200 Columbia Pike outside the ACCA Child Development Center. As part of … Continued
Hidden Oaks celebrates 10 years of free play in nature
Nature Playce offers children a place to explore and play in a natural setting. Nature Playce, the outdoor play area at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center, gives children a chance to play and be creative outdoors with no rules. And that’s what they did at the 10th anniversary celebration of Nature Playce Sept. 29: They … Continued
Running Festival takes over Mason District Park
Nearly 200 people turned out for the Mason District Running Festival, a full day of six races on the trails in Mason District Park Sept. 22. Organizer Bernard Pesjak of Get Up and Go Coaching has been hosting running events since 2012, including the Rise Run Shine Running Festival in Wakefield Park in March. His … Continued
Park Authority proposes land swap to resolve park encroachment by homeowner
A map showing the location of the land swap. [FCPA] The Fairfax County Park Authority is proposing a land swap of about 1,000 square feet in Mason District with homeowners Bruce and Patricia Kasold of 5914 Skyline Heights Court, Alexandria. Under this proposal, the Park Authority would transfer approximately 1,000 square feet of “disturbed property” … Continued
Deer hunting season under way in local parks
A couple of young deer in a park in Mason District. The Fairfax County archery program for reducing the deer population started Saturday, Sept. 8, and runs through Feb. 23, 2019. The program allows bow-hunting groups certified by the county to use archery to kill deer in designated parks. Signs like this one are posted at … Continued
Run the trails in Mason District Park at the Sept. 22 Running Festival
Kids prepare for the fun run at the 2017 Mason District Running Festival. [Bernard Pesjak] The third Mason District Running Festival, set for Saturday, Sept. 22, at Mason District Park, is expected to attract more participants than ever. Rather than a single race, the Running Festival offers six different events to appeal to runners of … Continued
Pinecrest Golf Center gets new golf simulator
Pinecrest has a new golf simulator. [Fairfax County Park Authority] The Pinecrest Golf Center, at 6600 Little River Turnpike on the eastern edge of Annandale, has a newly renovated indoor training facility known as the Valis Family Golf Learning Center. The center is named for Bailey’s Crossroads residents Wayne and Angela Valis, who contributed $25,000 … Continued
Interim park planned for Bailey’s Crossroads
The Landmark Building is being torn down. The area around the former Landmark Building on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads will be transformed into an “interim park” with temporary recreational facilities. Demolition of that building is expected to be completed by the end of September. The property was acquired by Fairfax County last year as part … Continued
Hidden Oaks volunteer honored by Park Board
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, where volunteers make all the difference. Hidden Oaks Nature Center volunteer Marilyn Schroeder, a volunteer at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale, is one of three recipients of a 2018 Elly Doyle Park Service Award. Elly Doyle Awards are presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority Board to individuals or organizations … Continued
Indian Run stream restoration work to start soon
The projects to restore the stream at Indian Run Court (left) and Columbia Road (right) will reduce erosion and excess nutrients, protect private property, and improve water quality. (Fairfax County) Restoration work on Indian Run is set to start this month. Trails within the Indian Run Stream Valley Park in Annandale will be temporarily closed … Continued
Green Spring volunteers honored
Volunteers helped renovate the gazebo at Green Spring Gardens. The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has named Green Spring Gardens volunteer Tatiana Lisle the recipient of the 2018 Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship Award and named Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) the 2018 recipient of the Harold L. Strickland Partnership and Collaboration Award. Lisle was recognized … Continued
Bike shop opens near Wakefield Park trails
A new bike shop is opening here. Pro Bicycle Shop is having a soft opening Friday, Aug. 10, in its new location in the Ravensworth Shopping Center. The store, at 5230 Port Royal Road, moved into the spot vacated by Super Pets between DQ and Rite Aid. Pro Bicycle Shop specializes in mountain bikes, so … Continued
Taste of Annandale to feature ‘demonstration park’
The first “demonstration park” took place in June at the Annandale Fire Station. It had to be moved indoors due to heavy rain. [OCR] If you didn’t visit the “demonstration park” hosted by the Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) in June, you’ll get another chance at the Taste of Annandale. OCR is planning … Continued