Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

LAST WEEK for the Mayors' Fitness Challenge! Don't let this be the end of your fitness journey though- we have some AWESOME businesses in the area to try out!

Epiphany Pilates and Fairfax Pilates- to name a couple! 😉

Looking for a fun and rewarding part time job or volunteer
position? Come and join in on all the fun of a Parks and
Recreation Department! 👋🌳

Special Event Volunteers, Part Time Staff, and Summer Camp Counselors!

Camp Counselor: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxva/jobs/3423752/summer-camp-counselor?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Event Volunteers: Email [email protected]

Additional Part Time Oppertunies: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxva?page=2

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“The Earth is what we all have in common.” —Wendell Berry 🌎

Happy Earth Day! Enjoy this beautiful Friday outside and take advantage of a park or trail near you!

Join us on Sunday, April 24 for our Earth Day event at Van Dyck Park from 2:30 - 5pm

Please remember to be kind to the Earth not only today, but everyday! 🌸🌎🌳

Parks and Recreation: fairfaxva.gov/parksrec

Environment & Sustainability: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/environment-sustainability

Check out this fun event for Bike Month! 

Stop by with your bike and practice your skills

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Join the City of Fairfax for a FREE kid's bike rodeo on Saturday, April 30 from 10am-12pm at Daniels Run Elementary School (3705 Old Lee Hwy)!

Drop by with your bike and helmet to practice your cycling skills!

More info: www.fairfaxva.gov/bikemonth

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🌸 Feeling like spring today over at the Sherwood Center and City of Fairfax Police Department Complex 🌸

Now look at that smile- GORGEOUS!! 😇 Evie here, is crushin' it for the Mayor's Fitness Challenge- just look at those action shots!!

Keep logging in to those minutes team- we only have a little over 2 weeks left! 😱

The sneak peak of warm weather last week has us thinking about summer, summer summer!! and we are SO ready! ☀️

Make sure you check out all our summer camps so you are ready for summer also 😁

We take great pride in offering a vareity of camps to help your camper have an amazing summer while, learning, making new freinds, and making a TON of memories!

We have...
🤸‍♀️ Award Winning Tradtional Day Camps
⚽️ Tekkers Lab Soccer Camps
🛹 Fairfax Surf Shop 360 Skate Camp
🥍 Hi-Five Sports Clubs - DC Metro Camp
🎭 City of Fairfax Theatre Company Drama Camps
🧱 Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO Camps
🎥 IncrediFlix Camps
🍳 Tiny Chefs Cooking Camps
🚂 Michuchutren Spanish Immersion Camp
🎨 ArtBug Art Camp

Some camps may currently be in a waitlist but there is no cost to be added to the waitlist!

Full Information and Registation: fairfaxva.gov/summercamp
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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Dale Lestina Park is getting an upgrade! 😁👏

The playground will be closed for equipment installation for about 2 weeks starting on Monday, April 25th.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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Tomorrow will be a BEAUTIFUL day to sit back, relax, and drink some whiskey! Registration closes 4/16 at 12:30pm. Sign up now!

Hurry and register for Whiskey Basics this Saturday! MurLarkey will be featuring 4 of their incredible whiskeys- the Smokehouse, Heritage, Three Tea and Salsa whiskey! 💃💃💃

SPRING SOCCER CLASSES ARE BACK!

Looking for a fun parent and me class? Have a little one wanting to learn the soccer basics? Elementary age Looking to improve your soccer skills?

We have you covered with classes starting in just a few weeks!

Sign up today! https://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=soccer&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities

WHISKEY BASICS THIS SATURDAY!! There's still time to reserve your table for this weekend.

This event will also feature the wonderful sounds of Rob Hornfeck, while you sip away and enjoy the gorgeous grounds of Historic Blenheim!

Purchase Tickets Here:
3PM: https://anprod.active.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=14181

5PM http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14182

Happy Friday Fairfax! It's a BEAUTIFUL day to get those steps in for our Mayors' Fitness Challenge! If you need inspiration, look no further than this wonderful photo of Janet and her son, Will, on their adventure at Daniel's Run Park! A little rainy weather didn't stop them from getting in their steps! 😄

UPDATE: EGG-STREME TEEN EGG HUNT CANCELLED TONIGHT. Due to the weather, we are cancelling tonight's event. For questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected].
Stay warm and dry!

UPDATE: EGG-STREME TEEN EGG HUNT CANCELLED TONIGHT. Due to the weather, we are cancelling tonight's event. For questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected].
Stay warm and dry!

LIVE MUSIC!! Don't miss out on the incredible sounds of Rob Hornfeck during our Whiskey Basics event! Get your tickets now!

3PM: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14181

5PM: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14182

Fitness isn't just for the gym! Check out this awesome photo from one of our Mayors' Fitness Challenge participants! Keep up the great work team!

Shout out to our fellow Mayors' Fitness Challenge participate, Kenneth, for sharing this awesome photo of him crossing the finish line at the Atlantic City 10-miler! Thanks, Kenneth!

Every minute counts! Keep going team!! 😄😎

Minute Log: https://forms.gle/TpkY1uesPVrpsX167

Egg-Streme Night Egg Hunt

Sign up now! Register here: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14168

Egg-Streme Night Egg Hunt Get ready for the Egg-streme Night Egg Hunt happening Thursday, April 7 from 7-9PM at Historic Blenheim! $5 per participant, for ages 10-14.

Fishing Derby

There are a few spots left for our upcoming Fishing Derby! Registration is required.

Fishing Derby Fairfax City's Fishing Derby is happening Saturday, April 16 at the Ashby Pond Conservatory! Reserve your spot for one of 3 sessions at 9:15AM, 10:15 AM, and...

Fun Whiskey Fact: When creating Buffalo Trace bourbon, the first couple of attempts were complete failures!! They even went so far as to destroy ALL RECORDS of the early products... which is why you never hear about Buffalo Uno or Buffalo Dos 😂😂😂

There's still time to sign up for our Whiskey Basic event! You don't want to miss out!

3PM: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14181

5PM: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14182

Looking for a job that is fun and rewarding this summer?

We are hiring people to join our FANTASTIC camp staff!

APPLY TODAY ⬇️ ⬇️
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxva/jobs/3423752/summer-camp-counselor?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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Recognize the images below?? 😏😉 Well, grab your flashlights and baskets and find out more during our EGG-STREME NIGHT EGG HUNT!! Meet us on April 7th at Historic Blenheim starting at 7pm.

Registration is required: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14168

2 4 6 8 WHO DO WE APPRECIATE?!?!

Thank you Mayor Meyer and Tom Ross for coming out to our Mayors' Fitness Challenge Kickoff!! HUGE SHOUTOUT to our local businesses who shared their time with us too! Check them out: Epiphany Pilates and Fairfax Pilates

Keep logging in those minutes team! Here's the link for anyone who needs it:
https://forms.gle/Rsh2D26DHsNZtvN26

GOOOOO FAIRFAX!!🤩😎

What happened when the ghost asked for a whiskey at his local bar?
The bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve spirits here." 👻👻👻

Reserve your table now for Whiskey Basics!
3PM: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14181

5PM: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14182

Spring Break is coming! Do you have a plan for your kids that week?

We have a few spaces left in some of our amazing spring break programs!

- Play-Well TEKnologies: MARVELous Engineering Using LEGO Materials
- Hi-Five Sports Clubs - DC Metro Sports Camp
- City of Fairfax Theatre Company: Adventure Island!
- Tiny Chefs Cooking Camp: The Great Food Truck Race

Find out full detials: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/programs-and-classes/after-school-school-day-off-programs

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We are SO excited to welcome t.l.a.o.o (this little abomination of ours) to The Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series - t.l.a.o.o THIS Friday! 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall!

Fairfax City Parks and Rec 😎 Summer Brochure, Events, Camps, and more!

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Fairfax City Parks and Rec 😎 Summer Brochure, Events, Camps, and more! Fairfax City Parks and Rec 😎 Summer Brochure, Events, Camps, and more! City of Fairfax sent this bulletin at 03/22/2022 11:57 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share 🌻 FAIRFAX CITY PARKS AND RECREATION 😎 Parks & Rec Connected! Summer brochure is coming to a mailbox near you! If you want a sneak pe...

Hop your way down to the Sherwood Center and enjoy ice cream sundaes with the Easter Bunny!

Bring your own camera for a photo with the bunny, make a craft, and play games! All ages welcome!

Sunday, April 10 from 1pm - 3pm
$5 per person - pre registration required!

Register Today: https://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14203

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City of Fairfax- 2022 Mayor's Fitness Challenge

Need to record your minutes for the Mayors' Fitness Challenge?! Use this link here: https://forms.gle/p172wPaS8VQnbbSK7
We're off to a great start team- keep it up!! 😎💪🏾

City of Fairfax- 2022 Mayor's Fitness Challenge Hello Fairfax City!! Thank you for participating in this friendly competition to see who is the most fit city! This form is for you to log your exercising minutes throughout the competition. GOOOOOOOO FAIRFAX!!! 😄🤩💪🏽