Tag: parks
Public meeting to address the White Gardens resident curator program
The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the community to a virtual meeting Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., on the future of the Resident Curator program for the John C. and Margaret K. White Horticultural Park. The 13-acre park, at 6711 Princess Anne Lane, in the Falls Church area of Mason District, includes a house, … Continued
Dredging Lake Accotink is not financially or environmentally feasible
At a virtual community meeting Feb. 15, Fairfax County officials explained why the dredging project that had been proposed to save Lake Accotink is no longer feasible. County public works staff are recommending that “Lake Accotink not be dredged due to significant community and environmental impacts and excessive costs.” A new analysis found the project … Continued
Garden plots available for rent at Hogge Park in Bailey’s Crossroads
Garden plots are now available for rental at the newly renovated Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park in Bailey’s Crossroads. The park, at 3139 Glen Carlyn Road, has a fenced-in garden with 34 raised 6 by 9-feet garden beds. The plots are available for rental for one season – February through November – for … Continued
Lake Accotink dredging project not likely to happen, due to increased cost
The plan to carry out a major dredging operation to save Lake Accotink is not expected to go forward, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw reports. New cost estimates make the project untenable. Instead, the county will start over with the development of a new Master Plan for Lake Accotink Park. Without dredging, the lake will eventually … Continued
Glasgow Park to get a new playground
The Fairfax County Park Authority is replacing the playground at Glasgow Park. The park will be closed until the installation of the new equipment is completed, which is expected to happen in February unless there are weather delays. Glasgow Park is located at 3935 Arcadia Road in Lincolnia. Related story: Explore a Park – Glasgow … Continued
Hogge Park upgrade completed
The development of Hogge Park in Bailey’s Crossroads is virtually completed and is open to the public, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. Officially known as the Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park, the 6-acre park, at 3129 Glen Carlyn Road, is on land acquired by the Park Authority from the Hogge family. New … Continued
Park Authority proposes fee hikes
The Fairfax County Park Authority is proposing fee hikes for the use of certain park and rec center facilities. The public is invited to a virtual meeting, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., on the fee increases. To sign up to speak, call the Park Authority’s Public Information Office, 703-246-5092. Public comments can be submitted via email … Continued
Park Authority contest seeks trail photos
The First Day Hike Photo Contest encourages residents to get outside and explore Fairfax County parks during the New Year’s weekend, Saturday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The contest is sponsored by the Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation. To participate, visit any Fairfax County Park Authority trail, take a photo … Continued
Newly upgraded skate park reopens
The newly renovated Wakefield Skate Park is already drawing a crowd of skateboarders and BMX bikers, although a grand opening won’t be held until sometime this spring. Located next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center in Annandale, the skate park is open from dawn to 10 p.m. Admission is free. The Wakefield Skate Park was … Continued
School board claims ownership of land in Justice Park
Neighbors of Justice High School are concerned about the motives behind the Fairfax County School Board’s action to claim ownership of a 25-foot-wide stretch of land along Peace Valley Lane across from the school Nearly all the land is within Justice Park. According to a resolution approved by the board, it’s the school board’s intent … Continued
Explore a Park: Annandale Community Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The 52-acre Annandale Community Park at 4030 Hummer Road, Annandale, includes the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. the Fred M. Packard Center, and a park maintenance facility. Features: Two softball fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, trails, … Continued
Park Authority developing a park access and equity strategy
The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the public to learn more about the draft Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Access Strategy. The plan will provide a framework for improved and equitable access to parks and a balance of recreational issues. The Park Authority will hold three community workshops, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 16. … Continued
Resident curator program for the White Gardens is on hold
The resident curator application for the White Gardens is on hold, but cannot be considered dead, according to Park Authority officials. The White Gardens are located in the Falls Church area of Mason District. The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking a “resident curator” to live in Margaret and John White’s former house rent-free while … Continued
NOVA Parks takes over nature preserve
There’s a new public park in the West End of Alexandria. NOVA Parks (the Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority) has officially taken ownership of the Winkler Botanical Preserve between N. Beauregard Street and Interstate 395, the organization reports in a press release. The 44.6-acre wooded parcel has multiple streams, a lake, a waterfall, and a … Continued
Explore a Park: Ossian Hall Park
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. See other stories in the series in the Parks tab. Ossian Hall Park, located at 7900 Heritage Drive next to Annandale High School, offers sports fields for AHS athletes and the community, free outdoor concerts in the summer, and playgrounds for … Continued