March 6, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: parks

The community celebrates Earth Day at Annandale’s Garnett Park

#community events, #environment, #gardening, #parks
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Dozens of representatives of public agencies and nonprofits shared information about their programs and services at the Earth Day celebration on April 27 at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale. Volunteers with Hands On Harvests planted vegetables at the demonstration garden in the park, located at 7200 Columbia Pike, between the ACCA Child Development … Continued

White Gardens show signs of neglect

#gardening, #nature, #parks
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Over a year ago, the Fairfax County Park Authority dropped plans for a Resident Curator to maintain the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens and agreed to preserve and enhance the park’s natural and horticultural resources. The White Gardens are a hidden oasis in the midst of the Falls Church area of Mason District. … Continued

Farmers markets to open in early May

#food, #parks
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The farmers markets run by the Fairfax County Park Authority in the Annandale/Mason District area will open for the season in early May. The Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park will start selling produce, baked goods, and other items on May 1 and will be open every Wednesday. 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 30, 2024. These … Continued

Experts offer gardening tips

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Master Gardeners are presenting free vegetable gardening tips this Saturday morning at eight community gardens across Fairfax County. The gardening experts will be at Pine Ridge Park, 3401 Woodburn Road in Annandale, and Hogge Park, 3139 Glen Carlyn Road, Bailey’s Crossroads. Both sessions are 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on April 13. Master Gardeners will distribute soil … Continued

Park Authority seeks job applicants

#employment, #parks
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The Fairfax County Park Authority has scheduled two open-hire events to fill part-time seasonal and year-round positions at park locations across the county. Positions are available at eight parks, including Green Spring Gardens and Lake Accotink Park.  Job seekers are invited to come to one of these events to meet staff, apply for a job, … Continued

Park Authority launches equity survey

#equity, #parks, #Recreation
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking input from the public on potential barriers that might be limiting people from taking full advantage of programs and amenities. The survey goes along with the draft Equity Study issued by the Park Authority last month. That study recommends revising the fee structure to ensure all residents, regardless … Continued

Park Authority proposes new fee structure

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[ A new draft study by the Fairfax County Park Authority recommends changing the fee structure to bring more equity to the park system. The report suggests several strategies to make park programs more affordable to lower-income families. Together, these changes would cost approximately $26.6 million. The draft 2024 Equity Study was presented to the … Continued

2023: The year in review

#education, #housing, #parks, #redevelopment

Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Construction of new Seven Corners Fire Station underwayThe Seven Corners Fire Station on Sleepy Hollow Road is being replaced with a new larger building. A new sidewalk would improve pedestrian safety on Columbia PikeA planned sidewalk would fill in the gaps … Continued

First Hike photo contest set for Jan. 1

#arts, #parks, #Recreation

The Fairfax County Park Authority is bringing back its First Hike photo competition on New Year’s Day. To enter, take a walk through any Park Authority park or trail, take a photo, and submit it online by Tuesday, Jan. 2, for a chance to win a prize. The prizes, sponsored by the Park Foundation, include … Continued