The Park Foundation Supporting Fairfax County Parks since 2001
Celebrating 65 Years in Fairfax County
Click the this link to watch a short video with your host, FCPA director, Kirk Kincannon, to learn about 65 ways to enjoys your county parks.
Take a Turkey Walk on the Wild Side at ECLP
The wild turkey's distinctive feathers and "gobble, gobble" sounds made it Benjamin Franklin's choice to be our national bird. Learn to appreciate what Franklin saw in the
Walk off some of your Thanksgiving turkey with a hike through the park's cedar forest and discover the wild turkey's habits and secret ways. Stay alert to see if you can spot a wild turkey or the signs they leave behind.
This program is designed for those ages three to adult. The cost is $5 per person.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is located at 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA. For more information,
Register Online or call
703-631-0013.
This is one of many interesting and exciting Fairfax County park Authority programs! Ensure that you don't miss those that interest you by subscribing to FCPA eNews and Parktakes Magazine.
Financial Transparency Continues
Each year the Park Foundation Board of Directors engages a certified public accounting firm to examine financial statements.
A beautiful Veterans Day served as the perfect backdrop for the ribbon cutting for the new state-of-the-art synthetic field at the
Lt. Col. Gary F. Smith Memorial Field at Grist Mill Park in Alexandria, VA.
Although he wore a uniform and carried himself with military bearing, he was not intimidating to the young women he coached in soccer at parks in Fairfax County.
Family, friends, former players and local officials gathered together to remember Retired Lt. Col. Gary F. Smith, United States Army. A field naming ceremony took place in April 2012 at rectangular field #5 at
Grist Mill Park in the Mt. Vernon District. The ceremonial opening was celebrated in November 2015.
On Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2015, join other park friends as they make a
donation to one of the many worthwhile Fairfax County Park Authority projects.
While a number of individuals contribute to their parks throughout the year, Giving Tuesday has become a tradition for some. Social media is used to reach those who make a positive difference in their communities by sharing their time, treasure and talent.
Donate
Click the link to make a donation to support your favorite park or project. See the Fairfax County Park Foundation's
official projects.
Volunteer
Opportunities are as varied and diverse as the 424 parks throughout Fairfax County. With over 24,000 acres of parkland, the Park Authority has ball fields, lakes, RECenters, golf courses, nature centers, historic sites, a working farm and a horticulture center.
Get involved!
