Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

The splash pad is closed for maintenance today. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience at this time!

The new Fall 2023 Parks and Rec Connected is live on our website and coming to a mailbox near you 📪🦊

https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/parks-rec-connected-magazine

City of Fairfax Government

UPDATED: The Splash pad is now working again! Enjoy!
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The splash pad is currently closed due to ongoing maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have the issue resolved soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

August 7, 2023

Due to the incoming weather this evening, the Stacey C Sherwood Center and Green Acres Center will be closing at 4pm.

Stay Safe! 🌩️⚡️

August 7, 2023

Due to the incoming weather this evening, the Stacey C Sherwood Center and Green Acres Center will be closing at 4pm.

Stay Safe! 🌩️⚡️

City of Fairfax Government

Sneakers first National Night Out! 🚔🌟🚒 🍦

We met McGruff the City of Fairfax Police Department Crime Dog, made some new friends, hung out with the City of Fairfax Fire Department, checked out the pool and even had some ice cream!

Thanks for including us City Fairfax Police & Fire Department, and to everyone who welcomed us into their neighborhoods!

TONIGHTS ROCK THE BLOCK IS CANCELLED!

Due to severe thunderstorms in the area tonight’s Rock the Block, July 28 has been cancelled.

Join us next month for our August 25 Rock the Block with Sudden M Pac!

See you then 🎸🎶🍻

TONIGHTS ROCK THE BLOCK IS CANCELLED!

Due to severe thunderstorms in the area tonight’s Rock the Block, July 28 has been cancelled.

Join us next month for our August 25 Rock the Block with Sudden M Pac!

See you then 🎸🎶🍻

City of Fairfax Government

There's a lot to look forward to this evening so be sure to stay hydrated!!

6:30pm - 7pm Fashion Show hosted by Mode on Main by Mara and the Old Town Fairfax Business Association - OTFBA

7:30PM - The United States Army Band, U.S. Army Downrange

Thanks again to our sponsor, HB Home Services, LLC!! Be sure to stop by their tent and say hello!

Mode on Main by Mara will be hosting a fashion show at Rock the Block this Friday starting at 6:30pm! Check out their latest styles and be sure to visit their shop!

It’s ‘Around My City’ Week at our Preschool Camp this week 🚒🚔

We had an AWESOME visit from the Fairfax City Fire Department today!

They taught us all about the fire truck, what all of their gear does, and how they help people in our community!

Thanks again City of Fairfax Fire Department!

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GUESS WHO'S BACK!!! The United States Army Band, U.S. Army Downrange, will Rock the Block this Friday from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Old Town Square (10415 North St.)!! We're thrilled to have them back again this year!! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to the City of Fairfax Band Association for such a wonderful Children’s Concert.
Thank you Sandy Spring Bank and City of Fairfax Fire Department for making sure the kids had pleanty of sweets and fun!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Movies Under the Moon has been cancelled tonight due to thunder storms predicted for this evening. Thank you!

Kick your weekend off with Movies Under the Moon tomorrow evening at 8pm! Featuring. . .

We are excited to announce that the option to reserve a City of Fairfax pavilion directly using our ActiveNet system will be returning on July 18!

We have been working hard on reviewing our system, policies and operations. As a result, we've decided that in order to ensure the best working system with the most up-to-date posted calendars at each pavilion, we will be implementing a NEW POLICY that will no longer allow reservations to be taken within 3 days of the requested date.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 703-385-7858. Thank you!

2023 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD 🌎🇺🇸

Check out these highlights from the Fourth of July Parade and Evening Show!! It's wonderful to see our community celebrating together!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our staff, volunteers, and safety personnel for their dedication in making these events possible for everyone to enjoy!

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City of Fairfax Police Department
City of Fairfax Fire Department

Thanks again to our sponsor! Fair City Mall

57th Annual Independence Day Highlights Check out these highlights from our 57th Annual Independence Day parade, evening show, & fireworks!

It’s a beautiful evening! Come on out to Veterans for a free concert featuring Fairfax Swing Band!

7:30 p.m. June 6

It’s Parks and Recreation month and we’re proud of our incredible team!! Thank you to all our dedicated employees, to PRAB, our volunteers, and the community for your consistent support!! We’re proud to serve this vibrant community! 🤗

The Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Department is among the city's most visible departments: everyone has enjoyed one of the city’s 25 public parks, walking trails, open spaces, recreational programs, cultural arts, and events.

It takes a well-trained and creative staff to develop and maintain beautiful, safe, and environmentally friendly open spaces. The city has committed resources to ongoing investments to create affordable, comprehensive, and amazing experiences that help build a sense of community and contributes to the well-being of individuals, families, and visitors.

Fairfax City Parks and Recreation staff are dedicated to creating programs: children’s camps, a vibrant senior center, and classes for all ages that offer educational enrichment, skill-building, and recreation. The staff’s stewardship develops and maintains beautiful, safe, and environmentally friendly public open spaces, prioritizing a healthy tree canopy and implementing best practices for the care of city green spaces.

Fairfax City is known for its events, such as the Chocolate Lovers Festival, Independence Day Celebration, Fall Festival, and Rock the Block, to name a few. The city also is known for its cultural arts events and activities: City of Fairfax Band Association concerts, theater, literature, and dance performances. These are all made possible by parks and recreation staff and their collaborative relationships with other city departments, and this helps grow and sustain the city’s economic development.

Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared July in the City of Fairfax. Receiving the proclamation were representatives of the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department: Cultural Arts Manager Megan DuBois, Special Events Assistant Manager Deanna Payne, Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Sommerfield, Event & Athletic Manager Mitzi Taylor, Recreation Manager Katie MacCammon, and Parks Manager Michael “Mac” Ryan.

We hope to see you at the Independence Day Celebration July 2 & 4 — visit fairfaxva.gov/July4 for details,

City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts
Fairfax, Spotlight on the Arts
Fall For The Book

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the rain today, we will be cancelling Rock the Block this evening. 😞 Stay dry and have a great weekend!

BALLOON HANDLERS NEEDED!!!😱😍🙌🏾 We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in carrying a big, helium balloon through the Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 4th!

All Balloon Handlers MUST BE 18+ to carry a balloon through the parade. If you're interested, please email us at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you!

Kick off the Independence Day Celebrations with Hometown Celebration! This event features a dunk tank, face painter, balloon artist, food vendors and more!

Reminder: Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the City Band's performance at 7pm.

Rain Location (for band performance only): Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center- 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax

SPLASH PAD UPDATE: The splash pad is currently closed for maintenance for the remainder of the day. We're actively working on the issue and hope to have it repaired by tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Grab your cowboy hats and dancing boots and join us at Rock the Block this Friday, featuring the Part Time Cowboys!!

Friday, June 23 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thank you to our sponsor: HB Home Services, LLC

Thank you to The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints Clifton Ward and the Iglesia in Cristo local congregation for time on your weekends to help paint the City Hall Community Garden fence!

We're so grateful to all of our volunteers who help keep our parks looking beautiful and our special event workers! You all lift up our community and your dedication is inspiring. Thank you for your gift of service and care!

TONIGHT: Kick off Movies Under the Moon at 8PM in Van Dyck Park- be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs!

TOMORROW: The Independence Day Celebration Committee - IDCC will be hosting their first Fourth of July T-shirt Sale from 9am - 12pm on the steps of City Hall. Be sure to stop by and buy your themed t-shirt, "Peace, Love and the 4th of July"!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thank you to the Woman's Club of Fairfax for keeping our city looking fresh! We appreciate all your help and dedication though the city's Adopt - a Spot program!

Congratulation Fairfax High School Class of 2023! 🦁🎓