Tag: pools
Edsall Park Swim Club totally revitalized
When the Edsall Park Swim Club opens on Memorial Day weekend, members will find the recreation facility looking better than ever, thanks to a Fairfax County Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grant and lots of work by volunteers. The pool used its $4,900 NEPP grant to construct a party pavilion and improve the landscaping. The … Continued
The Easter Bunny comes to Annandale
A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of these kids at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Broyhill Crest pool in Annandale on Easter Sunday. Keira, age 2, has an encounter with the Easter Bunny. Paige, 6, a student at Holy Spirit School in Annandale, collected a basketful of candy. Abigail, 6, at student … Continued
Mason residents disagree about need for cell tower at Parklawn pool
Parklawn resident Michael Gates of PACACT argues against putting up a cell tower at the Parklawn pool. As people for and against the proposed cell tower at the Parklawn pool argued their positions at a lively meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee March 26, it basically boiled down to aesthetics vs. coverage. People … Continued
Mason land use committee reviews Parklawn cell tower proposal
A “balloon test” shows the height of the tower. The large meeting room at the Mason District Government Center was packed Feb. 26, as supporters and opponents of a proposed cell tower at the Parklawn Pool made their case before the Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC). AT&T is requesting a special exception amendment to … Continued
Cell towers installed at Annandale pools without much opposition
The cell tower in the Holmes Run Pool parking lot. While there has been a great deal of conflict about a proposed cell tower at the Parklawn Recreation Association, similar cell towers have been installed at two other Mason community pools—Broyhill Crest and Holmes Run—without a huge amount of opposition. When the cell tower was … Continued
AT&T rep describes cell tower proposal at community meeting
The Parklawn Pool More than 100 people, mostly residents of Parklawn and Heywood Glen, packed the cafeteria of Glasgow Middle School Wednesday evening to hear representatives of AT&T describe their proposal for a cell tower at the Parklawn Recreation Association (PRA). The prospect of a cell tower has been divisive for the community. Some people … Continued
Parklawn residents organize effort to oppose cell tower
A Photoshopped view showing the height of the proposed cell tower from Tonto Court in Parklawn. [Photo from Stop the Parklawn Tower website] Updated – see statement from Parklawn Civic Association at end of article. A proposal from AT&T to build a cell tower in the Parklawn neighborhood is providing divisive. The Parklawn Recreation Association, … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Broyhill Crest
Broyhill Crest features brick homes with large lots. A brand-new school in Broyhill Crest is expected to boost community engagement in one of Annandale’s oldest and largest subdivisions. Mason Crest Elementary School, to open in September, will be “a shot in the arm to the community,” says long-time resident Eileen Garnett, noting it will encourage … Continued