Park Board hosts New Year’s Day photo contest
The Fairfax County Park Foundation invites the public to start 2025 on the right foot: Join the nationwide tradition of taking a hike on New Year’s Day and enter the 2025 First Hike Photo Contest.
The contest is open to photographers of all levels. To participate, hike or stroll through any Fairfax County park or trail on Jan. 1 and submit a photo online by noon on Jan. 2. Prizes will be awarded to the best photos.
The link for submitting photos will be posted here by 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. Submissions are limited to one photo per individual. Photos must be in JPG format. Entries must indicate the date and where the photo was taken. Major digital enhancements are not allowed.
The following prizes are sponsored by the Park Foundation:
- People’s Choice: $100 Park Authority gift card
- Judges’ Choice: $100 Park Authority gift card
- Director’s Choice: $100 Park Authority gift card
- Best in Show (Scenery/Landscapes): $75 Park Authority gift card
- Best in Show (People): $75 Park Authority gift card
- Best in Show (Wildlife): $75 Park Authority gift card
- Best in Show (Pets): $75 Park Authority
