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Park Authority | Park Authority Park Authority Alert: Alert: CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday 703-324-8700 TTY 711 parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov 12055 Government Center Pkwy. Fairfax, Virginia 22035 fairfaxparks Jai Cole Executive Director What We Do The Park Authority Mission is to enrich quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences, and promotes healthy lifestyles. 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Mark your calendar for the 2026 Earth Day Festival! Learn how you can make a positive impact on the planet through exciting, interactive activities and games. The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the community to a special informational meeting about the highly anticipated renovation of Audrey Moore Rec Center. The meeting will be held at Wakefield Forest Elementary School. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the proposed updates and opportunities coming to this beloved community facility. Sign Up for Camps: Spots Still Open! Jump into laughter, immersive adventures and fun in the sun with Fairfax County Park Authority camps . Explore our many camps with topics sure to spark the interest of any camper. Act quickly — spots are filling fast! Register for Summer Camps! Register for Spring Camps! Related Resources Check Out Camps In Action Summer Class Listings Available Browse online listings, check class enrollment and register with a few clicks of your mouse. Spring Class Registration Underway. Summer Class Registration Begins May 5. Register by May 15 and save $8* * Does not apply to activities without catalog ID's, events, re-advertised tours, scout programs, camps, camp extended care, per family fees or classes priced $50 or less. Visit Parktakes Online Park Authority Honored with Governor’s Environmental Award for Spring Hill Recreation Center Energy Upgrades The Fairfax County Park Authority was honored with a Governor’s Environmental Award in recognition of its energy upgrades at the Spring Hill Rec Center on March 24 at the Environment Virginia Symposium in Richmond. The awards program recognizes successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment. Adapted Recreation programs ensure fun for everyone. Buddy up for learning and fun in Park Authority swim classes. Fun, friends and adventures await in Park Authority camps! Little ones learn best through play in programs tailored to their interests. From the classics to modern moves, Park Authority dance classes are always in style. From equestrian lessons to old-fashioned fun, there's something for everyone at Frying Pan Farm Park. Park Authority events are entertaining, educational and fun! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or have limited mobility, there's a fitness option for you in Park Authority exercise classes. Spark your creativity in Park Authority fine arts and crafts classes. Cultivate your love of nature with Park Authority gardening classes. Enjoy comprehensive classes and practice facilities year-round at Park Authority golf courses. Yesterday’s innovation is still full of fascination at Park Authority historic sites. Learn to glide, swizzle and stop like a pro in ice skating classes. Learn self-defense and build confidence in Park Authority martial arts classes. Explore the great outdoors in Park Authority nature classes. Whether you take a hike, cast a line or guide a boat, nature's perspective always changes in outdoor recreation classes. Retire your air guitar and learn to make some real music in performing arts classes. Your canine companion can bone up on everything from agility to obedience in Park Authority classes. Explore new places and ideas in Park Authority merit badge programs. Team up for fun and learn a new sport. Budding engineers and computer programmers have fun learning in Park Authority technology classes. Learn strategic games, investigate your family history, brush up on social graces and more! Park News Featured Videos Find a Park Use our Park Locator app to find parks near you or filter by facility or amenities. Park Locator Holiday Schedules Find out if your local park facilities and classes are open on observed Fairfax County holidays. Holiday Hours and Class Schedules Park Authority Blog: Our Stories 2020 Park Bond At A Glance FCPA An Award-Winning Park System Huntley Meadows Park Celebrates Natural Spaces and Wildlife for Wetlands Awareness Day Discover the rich habitats and wildlife that make Huntley Meadows Park one of Fairfax County’s most treasured natural spaces. Read full article Let the Tails Wag: Park and Bark Returns to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Fairfax County Park Authority and the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends invite families and their four-legged companions to unleash the fun at Park and Bark, a community event supporting Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Read full article Earth Day Fairfax: Tunes, Entertainment and Green Good Times The countdown is on for the county’s largest Earth Day bash — and we’re shaking things up with a brand-new location. Earth Day Fairfax 2026 hits Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read full article Celebrate Culture, Community and Connection at Fairfax County’s AANHPI Heritage Festival The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the community to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at Mason District Park on Saturday, May 9, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Read full article Explore and Create at Fairfax County’s Biggest Earth Day Celebration Fairfax County’s largest Earth Day celebration Earth Day Fairfax is almost here and at a new location. The 2026 event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. Read full article Fresh, Local and Back in Season: Fairfax County Farmers Markets Return Spring is here — and so are fresh, local flavors. Fairfax County Farmers Markets return for the 2026 season, bringing farm-fresh produce, baked goods and specialty foods to communities across the county. Don’t miss markets at Burke, Mount Vernon and Reston that open in April! Read full article View All Park News Fairfax Virtual Assistant How can I help? Ask a question Close Fairfax Virtual Assistant Related Resources Park Authority Board Fairfax County Park Foundation