Tag: parks
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
Hidden Oaks interpreter honored
Holland Naturalist Suzanne Holland, the visitor services manager at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale, was honored as one of 30 “Shining Stars of Interpretation” in the United States by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). Holland is credited with increasing programming and visitation at Hidden Oaks, which is operated by the Fairfax County Park … Continued
Summer concert series opens with dance from Taiwan
Young members of the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe perform a dance called Little Dolls. The free outdoor Spotlight by Starlight summer concert series is in full swing. The shows at Ossian Hall Park got started Saturday, June 16, with Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night, as a large crowd gathered on the lawn to enjoy several dance … Continued
Public input sought on new park for Annandale
Barbara Nugent, director of the Parks Services Division of the Fairfax County Park Authority, relaxes in a lawn chair while welcoming visitors to the demonstration park. Members of the Annandale community have a chance to offer their thoughts about what should happen in a new park under consideration for Annandale. The Fairfax County Office of … Continued
Six soldiers killed in tragic accident in Annandale 51 years ago
The temporary memorial put up by Terry Powers, with the permanent plaque in the foreground. June 1 marks the 51st anniversary of a tragic accident that happened at Howery Field Park in Annandale, reports Annandale Blog reader Terry Powers. Six young soldiers from Fort Belvoir were putting up a flagpole in the park for a … Continued