The Virtual Summer Entertainment Series live stream via Facebook continues on Thursday through Sunday evenings and Saturday mornings until the end of August.

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The 2020 livestream series may be enjoyed by residents and guests at no cost thanks to generous contributions from the following sponsors.
Featured Show Thursday,
August 20, 2020 7:30 pm
The Junkyard Band, one of D.C.’s most popular go-go, funk bands, was formed in 1980 by children living in the Barry Farm government housing project in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about the impressive history of the highly acclaimed Junkyard Band!
FCPF's 2020 Eakin Philanthropy Awardees
The Fairfax County Park Foundation established the Eakin Philanthropy Award in 2009 in honor of the Eakin family, donors of the first parcels of parkland to the Park Authority more than 50 years ago. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations whose financial or in-kind contributions have significantly enhanced Fairfax County parks through the Foundation.

The five awards will be presented in a virtual ceremony in November 2020.
Hwang Family Honored for Support of County Parks
Jennifer, Young and William Hwang have generously supported of a variety of Park Foundation programs as a family since 2011, with monetary gifts at the five-figure level. Read more
Starlight Cinema Partners Honored for Popular Summer Entertainment
Trinity Centre and I-66 Express Mobility Partners are being honored for co-sponsoring the Park Authority’s Starlight Cinema Summer Entertainment Series. This partnership has contributed $170,300 to the popular drive-in movie series.
Dominion Energy Receives Award for Park Philanthropy
Dominion Energy has donated $191,000 to the Park Authority and Foundation since 2001 to support a wide range of programs. It has supported environmental projects through donations to Open Space, TrailFest, and the Lake Fairfax Bridge and Trail Project that connected several neighborhoods surrounding Lake Fairfax Park.
Friends of Riverbend Park FORB to Receive Philanthropy Award
FORB has donated more than $85,600 through the Park Foundation since 2016 to support a variety of Riverbend Park programs and projects. Read more
Fall Class Registration is Open
The fall issue of Parktakes, Life's Simple Pleasures, is now available online. The Park Authority offers a wide variety of outdoor, indoor and virtual classes this fall.

Check out the feature articles including FCPA's RECenter reservations and safety protocols; Outdoor Fitness Classes; and the animals at Frying Pan Farm Park. Read about Green Spring Gardens milestone anniversary and FCPA's 70 years.

Learn more about curbside pickup is available at Laurel Hill Golf Club pro shop and Green Spring Gardens plant shop.

Parktakes is available in both print and electronic formats. To request your free subscription by mail or e-mail call (703) 222-4664 or click here.
Cigna Water Bottles
The Park Foundation is grateful to Cigna Health Care for their generous donation of 450 water bottles to the Fairfax County Park Authority RECenters. The colorful water bottles will be available to RECenter patrons who forget their water bottles. Health concerns due to COVID-19 required shutting off water foundations.

Together, All the Way,
we Thank you, Cigna!
Legacy Gift of Memorial Trees and Plants Beautifies the GCCCT
"I am personally gratified to support the vital work of the Fairfax County Park Foundation to enhance the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail (GCCCT). Through the donation to this bedrock community organization, I am pleased to honor the memory of my late aunt, who valued daily walks throughout Fairfax County, and beyond. The new trees and plantings provide a verdant, permanent improvement to the GCCCT that trail users and native species can enjoy for the foreseeable future. It’s imperative to take daily breaks for health and well-being. Walks along the CCT can provide that outlet locally for Fairfax residents and visitors.”
Make a Splash with Virtual Dog Daze 2020

Check back with the FCPF homepage for Official Dog Daze Contest details which will be posted prior to 8 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Revenue from suggested voluntary donations of $10 per dog photo entry will benefit the Fairfax County Park Foundation and Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Special appreciation is extended to prize sponsors Weber's Pet Supermarket, Giant and Aquatic Paws!
A Moment of Beauty in your Parks

This magnificent Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly (Male) was captured by photographer and
Kent Gardens Park
lover, Robert Kirk!

Share your favorite park photo that may appear
in a future FCPF eNewsletter.


Simply e-mail to ParkFoundation@FairfaxCounty.gov!


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