Tag: parks
Venomous wildlife can be annoying but won’t kill you
Copperhead We’ve got some dangerous wildlife around Annandale, but not as much as you might think, says Suzanne Holland, director of the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Holland always has local children enthralled when she teaches them about the natural world, and her presentation on venomous snakes and poisonous plants Saturday afternoon was no exception. The … Continued
Bowhunting in FXCO parks starts in September
If you’re planning an early morning or evening walk in county parks during the next few months, you might want to see if there’s a sign posted warning that bowhunting or another deer management operation is in progress. Bowhunters will be permitted in county parks from the first Saturday in September to the last Saturday in … Continued
Park Board honors Annandale volunteers
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Two of the three recipients of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board’s 2011 Elly Doyle Park Service Awards are based in Annandale—the Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center and dog park activist Chris Robichaux. The other award recipients are Charles and Jacque Olin, founders of the Analemma Society, who were instrumental … Continued
FXCO Park Board votes to restrict field use
Ossian Hall Park The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a policy July 13 to prohibit groups of 20 or more from using county athletic fields unless they are part of a registered league. The previous limit was 40. The rule change could have the effect of virtually shutting out the casual soccer games that … Continued
Public urged to testify on ‘walk-on’ field use at FXCO Park Board hearing
Ossian Hall Park People who use Fairfax County athletic fields on a casual basis are encouraged to come to a Park Authority Board hearing July 13 on a proposal to limit the number of “walk-ons” from 40 to 20. That includes spectators, as well as players. If the rule change passes, people who like to … Continued
Community input sought on Wakefield Skatepark expansion
The halfpipe at Wakefield Skatepark The Wakefield Skatepark is going to be redesigned and expanded, and the Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking input from the skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX bikers who use it. The Wakefield Skatepark is the only stakepark in Annandale. Located at the Audrey Moore RECenter, it was built in 2004. … Continued
Annandale farmers’ markets offer someing for everyone
If you’re tired of the same old stuff you can find in the grocery stores, check out the unusual items you can find at the local farmers’ markets. On a recent visit to the market at Wakefield park in Annandale, F.J. Medina & Sons Farm (right) had spherical zucchinis; long, skinny, purple eggplants; and “candy onions”; … Continued
Parklawn takes pride in local park
Kudos to the Parklawn community for its continuing efforts to beautify Glasgow Park. Residents spent this past Saturday planting $2,000 worth of trees and shrubs as the final stage of a project funded by a Fairfax County Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program grant.
FX CO park board weighs rules to limit ‘walk-ons’ on county fields
Mason District Park New rules under consideration by the Fairfax County Park Authority Board would severely curtail the use of parks for casual, pick-up games of soccer and other sports. Under current policy, if a field is not in use by a group that reserved it in advance, a “walk-on” group, with up to 40 … Continued
Despite development, deer still call Annandale home
These deer were spotted just outside the Fred M. Packard Center close to Annandale Community Park. Have you spotted any wildlife in Annandale? Send us photos.
Ossian Hall Park shows celebrate cultural heritage
Korean drummers performed at the Ossian Hall Park ribbon-cutting ceremony. The free summer concert/cultural heritage series at Ossian Hall Park starts June 5 with a performance by the U.S. Army’s rock band, Downranger. Concerts will continue, every Sunday night, 7 p.m., through Aug. 28. The cultural nights include dance performances, music, and movies. The newly renovated … Continued
Park Authority Board Member Update, April 2011
Observatory at Turner Park By Marie Reinsdorf This is the second in my new series of brief news pieces to let you know what’s happening at the Fairfax County Park Authority Board. At our most recent meeting, April 13, the board voted to approve three Mastenbrook matching-fund grant applications. Mastenbrook funds come from previously … Continued
Schedule set for Spotlight by Starlight summer concerts in Mason District Park
The following free concerts take place in the Newton W. Edwards Amphitheatre at Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The shows listed are on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. In addition, there will be free performance for children on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the same location. The schedule for those … Continued
Fairfax County grants support neighborhood improvement projects
Congratulations to the 29 neighborhood and homeowner groups that received 2011 Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grants. The organizations that received grants include these in the Mason District and the greater Annandale area: Broyhill Crest Recreation Club/Broyhill Crest Community Association—Clean Up and Reclamation of Broyhill Crest Lot 10A. Chapel Square West Community Association—Community Parkland Access Staircase. … Continued
Unidentified creature spotted in Holmes Run Park
An alert reader spotted what looks like a large furry creature while walking through Holmes Run Park a few weeks ago. There were several large bones nearby. Yikes!! He took these photos, but when he tried got closer, the thing growled and started coming after him. Fortunately, he was able to run away. Anyone see anything like … Continued