Golf Courses
Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) golf courses and driving ranges will reopen this month. This is the start of a phased reopening of park amenities that so far includes trail, farmers markets, and garden plots as state restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 disease are eased. These sites will open as follows:
May 8: Burke Lake Golf Center, Greendale Golf Course, Laurel Hill Golf Club
May 15: Pinecrest Golf Course and Twin Lakes Golf Course
May 22: Jefferson Golf Course, Oak Marr Golf Complex, and Twin Lakes Golf Course
To ensure the safety of FCPA staff and customers, courses will implement measures aligned with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) social distancing and sanitation guidelines and the National Golf Course Owners Association’s Park and Play program.
These recommendations minimize person-to-person contact and maximize cleanliness, providing the safest environment possible. Modifications include, but are not limited to, advanced online payment, expedited check-in, amended cart usage, limited clubhouse occupancy, and to-go only food and beverage service. Course-specific guidelines are in place and can be found online at
Park Authority Golf or by contacting the golf course directly.
Golfers can reserve tee times seven days in advance at
Golf Tee Times or by calling the clubhouse. Payments will be made upon check in. Golfers who wish to prepay for tee time reservations can do so seven days in advance at
www.golfnow.com starting today, May 8. Carts, range balls, and other items must be purchased in-person.
The annual spring pass multi-round sale will resume at each course through June 21, 2020. Passes can be purchased in-person or by calling the clubhouse.
Currently courses and ranges are not open for group activities such as leagues, instruction, and special events. Hours of operation may be limited upon reopening.
Burke Lake Golf Center, Greendale Golf Course, Jefferson District Golf Course, Laurel Hill Golf Club, Oak Marr Golf Complex, Pinecrest Golf Course and Twin Lakes Golf Course are owned and operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority. For more information visit
Park Authority Golf, or contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.
Farmers Markets
FCPA will open some of its farmers markets in May. This year’s markets will again offer delicious, locally grown, farm-fresh products. Three markets will open initially, with others phased in as resources allow.
The markets will be decidedly different than in the past, as the Park Authority complies with Governor Northam’s social distancing orders and safety guidelines. Openings begin Saturday, May 9 with the Reston Farmers Market at Lake Anne Shopping Center. Mount Vernon/McCutcheon Farmers Market will open Wednesday, May 13 and the Burke Farmers Market at the Burke VRE parking lot will open on Saturdays starting May 16. Hours at all three markets will be 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Market shoppers are asked to comply with all COVID-19 health and social distancing requirements designed to protect customers and market staff and volunteers. These include limiting shoppers to two persons per household, wearing facial coverings, and maintaining six feet of distance from others at the markets. Pre-ordering items and streamlined payment and pick-up options should help make market visits relatively brief for customers.
Following these initial market openings, the Park Authority will evaluate the operations, staffing needs, volunteer resources, and other considerations to determine if any changes are needed. The agency is hoping for successful 2020 market debuts that will pave the way for the opening of all FCPA farmers markets.
More information about FCPA market vendors and their products, as well as options for pre-orders, limited contact sales and distribution, and other steps being taken to ensure safe operation of the markets online at
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets.
