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Do MORE 24 for YOUR 427 Parks!
Join Us on One Day to help Our Community beginning at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 22 and continuing for 24 hours! Do More 24 is the DMV's largest 24-hour online fundraiser powered by United Way of the National Capital Area.
Active Military, Veterans & Families
All who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces including the reserves, are welcome to enjoy Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019, with your family at any of the Fairfax County RECenters or lakefront park at no charge. Amusements vary by park location.
Come enjoy our pools, fitness rooms, boat rides, drop-in fitness classes, mini golf, carousels, camping, gyms, and train rides.
The Honoring America's Veterans program is made possible through generous contributions to the Fairfax County Park Foundation from individual donors and John Marshall Bank. It is also supported by donations to the Park Foundation that honor the life of Lt. Col. Gary F. Smith, (pictured) a civilian employee of the Army who, at the time of his death, was attending a meeting at the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 struck. He spent many seasons coaching girls soccer on numerous Fairfax County parks including Grist Mill Park in Alexandria, home of the LTC Gary F. Smith Field.
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here for additional details about the numerous amenities.
Honor your special veteran or active military by making a gift in their honor today! Provide an address and we will send an attractive card notifying that individual or their family of this honor.
Explore Transportation History through Discovery Trail Map 2019
Blastoff for fun with this year's Fairfax County Park Authority Discovery Trail Map celebrating the 50th anniversary of man's giant leap from Earth to the moon! Visit 12 distinctive park sites and learn about their connection to transportation through history - plus mark your calendar for bonus "moon walk" activities.
Visit 8 featured sites and get a prize packet valued at $93 full of tickets to park amusements such as mini golf, camping and boat, train and carousel rides. Plus, enter a drawing for one of four new bicycles and safety helmets donated by Spokes, Etc. and Trek through the Park Foundation!
Free maps are available at all FCPA RECenters, nature centers, historic sites and golf courses, all Fairfax County Public Libraries, all Spokes Locations and Fairfax County Board of Supervisor offices.
See more and Download a map and start counting down to launch day for this summer fun promotion!
Summer Camp Fun for All
Through the very generous donations from the
Community Foundation of Northern Virginia, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, George Preston Marshall Foundation, Let's Help Kids, and V
olkswagen and many individual donors, children living in homeless shelters and supportive housing will be attending Fairfax County Park Authority camps this summer.
Each year the Park Foundation plays a key role in coordinating the efforts of shelter providers, donors and camp organizers. By working together, we are able to send more
children to summer day camps. In addition to helping pass the joyous days of summer vacation, campers learn many new experiences that enrich their lives.
There is still time to make a donation to the PACT program. A $225 donation will fund one week of a traditional summer camp for one child but all donations are welcomed! Thanks for helping put a smile on a child's face.
Click here to make your secure on-line donation to make summer camp a reality to our neighbors in need!
Virginia is for 'Fairfax County Park' Lovers!
'Virginia is for Lovers' is one of the most iconic tourism slogans in the world, and we are thrilled to be celebrating fifty years of LOVE with partners from around the Commonwealth in 2019," said Rita McClenny, President and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation.
In celebration of this golden anniversary, Fairfax County's tourism bureau, Visit Fairfax has partnered with the Fairfax County tourism community to welcome its first-ever permanent "LOVEwork" sign to the destination in a way that honors the spirit of travel.
The iconic Virginia LOVE letters made their debut on The Plaza at Tysons Corner in May. Watch for it at the Mosaic District and other locations in Fairfax County throughout the summer of 2019. Bring your camera to Frying Pan Farm Park and capture a great memory from July 26 through August 4
. LOVE will find a permanent home at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
Women & Golf 2019
In 2018 more than 175 attendees joined the fun at the inaugural Women & Golf Celebration.
Click here to watch a short video of the 2018 celebration.
Please click here to register for this event and tell all your friends #InviteHer.
For more information call (703) 631-9099.
A big thank you to everyone the supported and attended the Healthy Strides Run at Burke Lake Park and Springfest Fairfax, 2019 at Sully Historic Site.
These traditional events make Fairfax County Parks extra special while celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day while promoting health and active lifestyles!
Save these Dates
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Saturday, May 25, 2019
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Discovery Trail Maps Available
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Monday, May 27, 2019
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Honor America's Veterans
RECenters and Lake Front Parks
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
4-8 PM
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2nd Annual Women & Golf Celebration
Twin Lakes Golf Course
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Fairfax County parks!
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