Proudly enriching Fairfax County Parks since 2000
   Featured FCPA Friends Group

Since 1961 the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park have supported, guided and advocated for the park by providing counsel, time and talent and financial resources. Throughout the years volunteers have worked hard in supporting a truly unique part Fairfax County's agricultural history.

The Friends Group website has information about the equestian, farm and 4-H activities. Currently volunteers are needed as a wagon ride driver, farmhouse docent, gardener, and volunteer-on-duty.   It takes many skills to run a farm.

Jack Pitzer, the President of the Friends group, has been on the board of directors for over 25 years.  Jack commented, "I am so happy to be part of the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park helping to preserve and protect the last working farm in Fairfax County. The rewards and friendships are priceless." 

The Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park donated $25,000 for farm equipment, including a new tractor! Each year the Friends also donate $3,000 to the Hunter Mill Melodies, part of the FCPA Summer Entertainment Series.
 
Friends Group members are plugged into all the latest news.  They are the first to know when babies are born, when events are open for registration, and when upcoming horse shows are scheduled. For more information about the Friends group call 703-437-9101.
                  

68th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair

Join the more than 29,000 attendees when you visit the 68th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival, August 4-7 at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon VA. The fair features carnival rides, dog shows, farm animals, baked goods and produce, competitions, pie eating contests, tractor pull, and Big Truck Night. Visit the 4-H Fair and Carnival website  to learn more about the fair and carnival.
 
Continuing a tradition and presenting a quality fair requires support from the entire community.  Information about how individuals and businesses can help is included in the 4-H Fair Sponsorship Prospectus .  Please call Margaret Thaxton at 703-324-8532 if you have any questions.
 
 
Park and Recreation Month Selfie Contest
  
Shoot selfies, win stuff! Could summer get any better?
July is National Park and Recreation Month. The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) will celebrate it with a Parks Selfie Contest!


Here's how it works:

1. Head to your nearest park.   Find a FCPA Park!
2. Shoot a selfie based on a weekly theme:

  • July 18-24: Selfie with your friends and community!

  • July 25-31: Selfie showing your superhero side!

    • 3. Post it to Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with these three hashtags:
    1. #fairfaxparks: Enters you in the weekly FCPA selfie contest.
    2. #SuperParkSelfie: Enters you in the National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) selfie contest.
    3. #SuperJuly: Joins the national celebration of Park and Recreation Month and appear on the NRPA website.                          
    4. Enter to WIN Cool Prizes!!!
    1. July 18-24: Group Package (Gift Certificate for a 25-Person Wagon Ride at Frying Pan Farm Park)
    2. July 25-31 J Lakefront Gift Package (2 passes each for a Boat Tour, Boat Rental, Camping, Miniature Train Ride and Carousel Ride)
      3.
      #fairfaxparks #SuperParkSelfie #SuperJuly
      FCPA prizes will be announced on the Monday following each themed week. NRPA prizes: $500 Amazon gift cards awarded by NRPA each week. See www.nrpa.org for details!

      Winners will be determined based of the originality and creativity of the entries.
      All decisions are final. FCPA employees are not eligible.
    Your FCPF Contributions Enrich FCPA Parks
     
     
    On June 22 Bruce McLeod, Board Chair, Park Foundation, presented a check for $562,744 to  Bill Bouie, Chair, Park Authority Board.   
     
    Special appreciation is extended to all of the individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations that donated generously to enrich Fairfax County parks and outreach programs!
     

    Conservationist Award
      
    Cox Conserves Heroes is an awards program created by Cox Communications' parent company, Cox Enterprises, and The Trust for Public Land. The program honors volunteers who work to create, preserve or enhance the shared outdoor places in our communities. Alan Ford is honored to be the 2016 Cox Conserves Hero! 
       
    Alan Ford is passionate about the environment and local habitats. He educates the public about native and invasive plants and the importance of watershed management. Ford has volunteered thousands of hours across multiple environmental organizations to protect and restore the environment. Alan Ford donated his $10,000 award to the  Potowmack Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society.



    Kathryn Falk of Cox Communications presents the $10,000 donation check to Alan Ford for the Potowmack Chapter of VNPS.  Patti Stevens of OP3 and Bobbi Longworth of the Park Foundation join other partners celebrating the generosity of Virginia's Cox Conserves Hero program 2016.

    Design and Contracting Awards in YOUR parks

    The Design Museum Foundation named FCPA's  Clemyjontri Park in McLean as one of forty of the world's most extraordinary playscapes. Congratulations and thanks to the design team at G.E. Fielder & Associates for creating an innovative and creative park design that has provided access to all children since 2006. 
    The design exhibit is displayed in Boston from June 8 to September 5, 2016 and will travel to other cities prior to the exhibition ending in 2017.

    In April 2016 HITT Contracting, Inc.  was selected for an award for the Colvin Run Mill renovation project.  The award is the Henry Mellon Award of Excellence in Job Order Costing Contracting presented by the Gordian Group.
       
     
     
    Upcoming Events -- save these dates!   
    See many more programs and fun events at your Fairfax County parks!

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