Fairfax County Park Authority

06/14/2026

🥎✂️ It’s time to cut the ribbon and play ball!
Join us for a ribbon-cutting celebration of the newly upgraded softball fields at Wakefield Park on June 30 at 6 p.m. at Field 8.
Come check out the new synthetic turf field, upgraded lighting, new dugouts and batting cages! After the ribbon cutting, stick around for a friendly girls softball game and help us officially break in the new field. 🥎
Bring your family, friends, teammates, and plenty of team spirit!

Wakefield Park is located at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale
Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2026/join-fcpa-june-30-celebrate-upgraded-softball-fields-wakefield-park

06/14/2026

Ladies, it’s your time on the tee! ⛳💜
Celebrate Women’s Golf Month with Golf Fairfax all June long with exclusive offers for women golfers:
🏌️‍♀️ 25% off a range bucket at Laurel Hill (Mon–Fri)
🎯 10% off golf lessons in June at Greendale
👕 Up to 20% off women’s apparel at participating courses

Plus, join Women on Course clinics, social outings, league play and more. Grab your golf gals and hit the fairways this month!

🔗Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2026/more-women-more-golf-womens-golf-month

06/13/2026

Scouts, make the most of your summer with Merit Badge Days at Hidden Oaks Nature Center!🍃 Earn Eagle-required badges like Communication, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, and First Aid, or explore nature-focused badges including Reptile & Amphibian Study and Forestry.

Several June and July sessions still have openings, but spots are limited—register early to reserve yours!
Hidden Oaks Nature Center is located at 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, Virginia

🔗Sign up: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx?place_id=7881&category_name=SCOUTS

06/13/2026

Play All Day is coming up on June 21! 🌞
What better way to get ready than by checking out a playground near you?

The Reston North Park Playground (11760 Stevenage Road, Reston) is officially open and already filled with laughter, color, and nonstop play after a joyful ribbon-cutting celebration. 🥳 A big thank you to Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Park Board Member Bill Bouie, FCPA Executive Director Jai Cole, Deputy Director Sara Baldwin, FCPA Project Manager Pat Rosend, our partners, volunteers, and for bringing this playground to life. 💚

🔗Explore all the ways you can Play All Day on our website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/play-all-day

06/12/2026

Fairfax County Government has activated the Heat Plan for Friday, June 12.
For specific questions about planned activities at Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, you may call the site directly, and staff will be able to assist you.
For cooling center locations and more info visit the link below: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/extreme-heat-resources

Our heat plan has been activated for Friday, June 12.

Cooling centers with supplies will be available during operating hours for people needing relief from the heat.

For details and tips to stay cool: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/extreme-heat-resources

06/12/2026

Braddock Nights Free Summer Concert Series kicks off in June at two beautiful lakefront parks! Bring your picnic blankets, snacks and lawn chairs, and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends.

📍Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150
Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.| June 26; July 10 & 17

📍Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax
Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. | July 24 & 31; August 7, 14 & 21

🔗 View the full schedule and download printable flyers: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/braddock-nights
For performance updates & cancellations call 571-202-7469 one hour prior to the show.

06/11/2026

The World Is Watching And Fairfax County Is Cheering! ⚽
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, bringing high-pressure matches, breakaway goals, and stadium-level excitement all the way through July 19. 🔥

Find all your game-day resources on the Fairfax County Government website:
🎉 Join a watch party
⚽ Get on the pitch in a local league
☀️Join a Fairfax County Park Authority soccer camp or summer class
📚 Check out books and e-books on soccer at a Fairfax County Public Library near you

🚗 And remember: celebrate responsibly—drive sober. You don’t want your 'red card moment' posted on Fairfax County Police Department's Instagram. 😉⚽

🔗Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/goal-world-cup-and-soccer-resources

06/11/2026

🎶☀️ One Epic Day at Lake Fairfax! ☀️🎶
Live bands, food trucks, lake side picnics AND a drone light show—all in ONE day!

🇺🇸 Lake Fairfax 250th Independence Day Celebration
📅 Saturday, June 27 | Noon – 10 PM
✨ Drone Show: 9:30 PM (Arrive by 8 PM!)
📍 Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA
🚗 Online parking: $20 per vehicle through June 26 | At the gate: $25 (first come, first served)

Don’t miss the biggest lake day of the summer!
🔗 Buy your parking pass: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-fairfax/250th-independence-day/062726

06/11/2026

Free Juneteenth Event!
Celebrate Freedom and Community! Join us on Friday, June 19, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Sully Historic Site for a day of joy, reflection, and togetherness. 💛 ❤️
Bring your family and friends for storytelling, historic tours, delicious food, and moments of remembrance as we honor the journey toward freedom and celebrate the strength of our community. 🖤💚

Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151
🔗Details (sign up online for the free event to save your spot): https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site/juneteenth-celebration/061926

06/10/2026

Kingstowne Farmers Market – June 12 Cancellation Update:
Due to the National Weather Service forecast for extreme heat and possible severe afternoon storms, the Kingstowne Farmers Market is canceled this Friday, June 12.
We’re disappointed to miss this week’s market, but the safety and comfort of our vendors and customers come first. Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to seeing you next week.
Park Alerts: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-alerts