Tag: Recreation
Volunteers and organizations recognized for supporting parks
Volunteers with Friends of Accotink Creek collect litter from the stream. [FACC] The Fairfax County Park Authority has honored the Friends of Accotink Creek (FACC) with an Elly Doyle Park Service Award. FACC volunteers protect the watershed by removing trash, replacing invasive plants with native species, monitoring wildlife populations, and educating the public about preserving … Continued
Planning underway for Audrey Moore RECenter renovation
The pool at the Audrey Moore RECenter. Planning is underway for renovating the Audrey Moore RECenter in Annandale. Fairfax County has signed a contract with the DLR Group for architectural and engineering design services.
Explore a Park: Spring Lane Park, a green respite in Bailey’s Crossroads
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. Recent articles covered Poe Terrace Park and Pine Ridge Park in Annandale. The 5.2-acre Spring Lane Park is located at 3400 Carlyn Hill Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads close to Columbia Pike and the Arlington County border. It’s surrounded by Spring Lane, … Continued
Park Board to recommend construction of large pickleball facility
A draft report on the Park Authority’s Pickleball Study recommends at least one large pickleball-only facility suitable for large groups and tournaments, with six or more courts. Funding would come from the 2024 park bond or another source. The public is invited to a community meeting Sept. 14 to learn more about the Pickleball Study. … Continued
Youths invited to sports camp at Annandale High School
The Annandale Atoms Athletic Boosters are hosting a youth sports camp for rising 2nd to 9th-graders at Annandale High School July 19-22. The camp features an Olympics theme, and campers have an opportunity to win medals. The camp will use nearly of the Annandale athletic fields, from the gyms to the baseball field, to the … Continued
Bunnyman Brewing prepares to open
With just one more county permit approval to go, Bunnyman Brewing co-owner Sam Gray says, “There’s a 99.9 percent chance we’ll open by the end of July.” Bunnyman Brewing is located at the rear of an industrial building at 5583 Guinea Road in Burke. It’s close to the woods where the Bunnyman – a man … Continued
More details emerge on future Annandale Civic Space
Community residents got a chance to explore the plans for the future Annandale Civic Space at a virtual meeting June 29. The new park will be at 7200 Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department.
Public invited to community meeting on Annandale Civic Space
Game time during a “popup park” event in June 2019 in the future Annandale Civic Space. Annandale residents are urged to attend a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, June 29, at 7 p.m., to learn about the new Annandale Civic Space coming to 7200 Columbia Pike. Register for the meeting here. Staff from the Fairfax … Continued
Travel agency to open in Barcroft Plaza
An Expedia Cruises shop is coming to Barcroft Plaza on Columbia Pike. It is expected to open in September. Expedia Cruises is a franchise travel business that helps people find cruises and other vacation options. “We do everything – air, land, sea, vacation rentals, travel insurance, every aspect of travel,” says franchise owner Mark Mitchell.
Eakin Park tennis courts close for renovations
Eakin Park [Keith Pham] The tennis courts at Eakin Community Park in Annandale are closing for a makeover, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. The work will include new court surfacing, nets, and fencing and should take about six weeks.
Public input sought on new design for Wakefield Skatepark
Wakefield Skatepark [file photo] The skatepark at Wakefield Park in Annandale needs to be replaced, and the Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking feedback from local residents on a new design. An online survey is available through May 28 for submitting recommendations to help guide the renovation process. Park visitors can also find the survey … Continued
Sleepy Hollow Arts hosts open house: learn about art classes and camps this summer
The community is invited to an Open House at Sleepy Hollow Arts Studio Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to learn about art classes and see students’ artworks. The studio is at 3914 Moss Drive, Annandale. It’s in the Sleepy Hollow Woods neighborhood, which is having a communitywide yard sale the same day, 8 a.m.-2 … Continued
Residents demand answers on parking lot in Justice Park
A meeting on a proposed parking lot in Justice Park was held in the park’s outdoor classroom. About 100 people showed up at a meeting at Justice Park Sunday afternoon to learn more about a plan to create a parking lot in the park – and strategize on how to fight it. Fairfax County Public … Continued
Visit Fairfax invites the public to play Cicada Bingo
Get ready for a cicada lovefest. [Visit Fairfax] If “Virginia is for Lovers,” the cicadas should feel right at home. When the billions of cicadas in Brood X will emerge next month after spending 17 years underground, they will have one thing on their minds – attracting a mate and producing the next generation.
Explore a Park: Bren Mar Park is a woodsy oasis in an urban area
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in this series explored Mason District Park. The 32.4-acre Bren Mar Park is off Edsall Road west of Interstate 395 in a densely populated area of Mason District. Features: There is a playground, trails, picnic shelter, baseball field … Continued