Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Department Resources

Park Alerts: Park Status Notices

Alert:

Facility Updates

  • Frying Pan Farm Park: The carousel will be closed April 23 through 26 (Tuesday - Friday) for scheduled maintenance.
  • Providence Rec Center: Due to construction activity, bleacher area in the Natatorium at Providence Rec Center will be temporarily closed April 15 to May 17. We expect other areas of the facility may be temporarily and intermittently impacted during this project. Please follow all posted signs and contact our facility staff directly with any questions. 
  • Spring Hill Rec Center: Due to construction activity, portions of the Spring Hill Rec Center will be temporarily closed throughout the day on Tuesday, April 23.  Visit the Spring Hill Rec Center website for closure schedule. 
  • Ellanor C. Lawrence Park: The parking lot located at the Woodland Stewardship Education Center will be periodically closed for special events beginning April 13 though June 22. For a complete list of scheduled closures, please visit the park website. Park visitors can still access the outdoor features at the Stewardship Education Center by walking, biking and by parking at Walney Pond and the Walney Pond Visitor Center (5040 Walney Road).
  • Clemyjontri Park: The restrooms are closed for renovations. Portable toiles are available during construction. The renovations are expected be completed by May 4.
  • Sully Historic Site: The Visitor Center and Gift Shop and tours of the site are open on a limited schedule. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop will be open on the second Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours will be offered beginning at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Registration is required and available online at the Sully Historic Site Tours webpage. The tours website also offers self-guided tour alternatives (print and audio) which do not include access to the buildings.
  • Scott’s Run Nature Preserve: Beginning on March 28, specialized contractors for the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services will be performing an emergency project to clean obstructed wastewater pipes within the park. In order to maintain public safety and preserve the natural resources throughout the park, the Scott’s Run Nature Preserve will be temporarily closed for approximately six weeks. For alternate park locations and trails to explore while Scott’s Run is closed, please use the Park Authority’s Park Amenity Locator and Trail Buddy. Learn More about the project
  • Green Spring Gardens: The restorative work to a rare magnolia bog wetland community has been extended due to inclement weather. The boardwalk section of the woodland trail will remain closed through April 15 (weather permitting). Visitors may experience intermittent detours along the trail surrounding the ponds to accommodate the movement of construction equipment through the area.
  • Mount Vernon Rec Center: Facility is now closed for renovation. Learn more about the project.

Additional Resources

In the case of inclement weather, we will monitor conditions and provide status updates accordingly. Check the Golf Course Operating Status web page for updates. For additional questions please contact the courses directly.

Outdoor amenities may close early or be put on hold due to weather conditions. If amenities are closed for the day, notification will be provided above. Generally, temporary holds or delays in service are not posted. It is always best to call the park in advance when inclement weather has occurred or is forecasted to occur.

Information pertaining to athletic field status can be found on the Athletic Fields Status website or by calling the Field Status hotline at 703-324-5264.

The website and hotline are updated Monday through Friday by 3 p.m. Leagues and game officials are responsible for determining playability of fields on weekends and County holidays. Should they close fields or cancel games or practices, they are responsible for communicating that information to teams and participants.

In the event classes, programs and camps are cancelled, registered participants will be notified via email of the cancellation as quickly as possible. If you have questions whether a class, program or camp is cancelled due to inclement weather, please contact the site directly for information.

Weather cancellations or changes are posted on the Trips and Tours Hotline, 703-324-TOUR(8687).

Inclement Weather Procedure

Learn more about what you need to know at Weather-Related Closures.

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