Tag: parks
Community celebrates newly expanded Hidden Oaks Nature Center
The Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale welcomed the community to a grand reopening celebration July 16 featuring remarks by local leaders, live performances, children’s activities, and nature demonstrations. The celebration introduced the public to the newly expanded nature center. There’s a big new classroom with a kitchen area, renovated bathrooms compliant with Americans with … Continued
Explore a Park: Glasgow Park
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in the series explored Backlick Park. Glasgow Park, at 4028 Fairfax Parkway in the Parklawn neighborhood in Lincolnia, is a nice place to walk a dog, play frisbee, have a picnic, or push a child on a swing. … Continued
Moon gate in the works for Green Spring
A moon gate is coming to Green Spring Gardens. Plans for a new Moon Gate Garden began in 2020 when Green Spring celebrated its 50th anniversary. Moon gates originated in ancient Asian gardens. “Guests who passed through them were symbolically granted an auspicious welcome and good fortune,” The Fairfax County Park Authority explains. “In garden … Continued
Bigger, better nature center reopens
The newly expanded and renovated Hidden Oaks Nature Center reopened to the public on June 25. The nature center, at 7701 Royce St. in Annandale, had been closed for the past two years, first because of the Covid pandemic, then due to construction. The center continued to host classes and other activities, but only outdoors. … Continued
Enjoy an outdoor show four days a week
What better way to spend a summer evening than enjoying a free outdoor show in a local park? The summer concert series in Annandale parks is in full swing. There are Spotlight by Starlight performances three nights a week at Mason District Park and once a week at Ossian Hall Park. All shows start at … Continued
Explore a Park: Backlick Park
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in the series explored Green Spring Gardens. Backlick Park, at 4516 Backlick Road in Annandale, provides recreational opportunities for residents of nearby single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. Features: The 9.9-acre park has two playgrounds, one for children ages … Continued
New pickleball courts to open next week
The new pickleball courts at Wakefield Park in Annandale are expected to open on June 18. The Fairfax County Park Authority’s project to renovate the Wakefield tennis complex includes the reconstruction of tennis courts #9 and #10, new practice tennis courts, and removal of two platform tennis courts, as well as two new pickleball courts. … Continued
Wakefield Skate Park to get a makeover
Demolition of the Wakefield Skate Park in Annandale is set to start soon to make way for construction of a new skate park, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. A phased renovation of the skate park includes a new layout design, demolition of the unsalvageable equipment, and installation of new equipment. The new layout will … Continued
Environmental group hopes to prevent developers from buying Annandale land
Fairfax County has again put up for auction seven undeveloped properties in Annandale in a flood plain next to Accotink Creek. The land owner, the Al Root Memorial Foundation, hasn’t paid taxes in years, so according to state law, the county has to auction off the properties to the highest bidder. The auction ends Tuesday, … Continued
Fairfax County plans Covid memorial
Plans are moving forward for a Fairfax County memorial for those who lost their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic. At the urging of Board Chair Jeffrey McKay, the Board of Supervisors directed the Facilities Management Department, Park Authority, and other relevant agencies to begin working on a cost estimate, timeline, and design options for a … Continued
Lake Accotink trail project to start soon
Construction is set to begin this summer on the Lake Accotink Dam Stream Crossing Project, the Fairfax County Park Authority reports. The project involves 300 linear feet of asphalt trail improvements and 325 linear feet on an elevated concrete pedestrian crossing over the dam outfall in Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. The Park Authority contracted … Continued
Farmers markets are open
The farmers markets in Annandale parks are now open. The Wakefield market at Wakefield Park, at 8100 Braddock Road, is open Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 26. The vendors include: Baguette Republic – croissants, muffins, and other baked goods. Doughboy Creamery – ice cream. F.J. Medina & Son Farm – vegetables, fruit, herbs. Happy Family … Continued
Free summer concert schedule announced
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced the schedule for free outdoor summer concerts. The shows, held in various parks throughout the county, feature everything from rock to the blues, cultural heritage performances to puppet shows for kids. The Spotlight by Starlight series features musical performances on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings beginning June 17 … Continued
Community celebrates Earth Day on the Annandale Greenway
Dozens of people and public officials celebrated Earth Day April 23 at a cleanup event on the Annandale Greenway. Several local leaders spoke to the group at the future Annandale Civic Space as the event started, several local agencies and organizations hosted information tables. The Greenway is a four-mile pathway connecting existing park trails and … Continued
Kehrer Baseball Complex dedicated at Pine Ridge Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority has named the baseball facilities at Pine Ridge Park in Annandale the Kehrer Baseball Complex. The new name honors Darryl and Dawn Kehrer, longtime volunteers with the Annandale-North Springfield Little League (ANSLL). The late Darryl Kehrer served as an ANSLL and Annandale High School Boosters volunteer for a combined 29 … Continued