ParktakesSpring 2018

Plus…Spring and Summer Day CampsBirds, Bats and BluebellsFitness, Golf and more!

Registration begins Feb. 6 for spring classes, Feb. 8 for camps • www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

A Quarterly Guide to Parks and Recreation • Fairfax County Park Authority

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From the Playground to the Workplace - Making Parks Accessible

For decades, the Fairfax County Park Authority has worked very hard to identify opportunities to make our facilities and programs accessible to all residents, including those with disabilities. Since 2015, we have increased the number of adapted recreation programs we offer by nearly 20 percent. At the same time, we have expanded the offerings to include not only swimming classes, but also other forms of recreation including group exercise, sports, martial arts and outdoor amusements. Last year, when we introduced our Adapted Fun & Fit Camp, it filled in record time, demonstrating a tremendous need for more of these programs in our community.

As we continue to expand our adapted programs, we are also exploring ways to help people with developmental disabilities attain the skills they need to obtain gainful employment and lead independent lives. In December 2017, the Park Authority made an important commitment to that end by entering in a unique partnership with ServiceSource called Pathways to Careers. Through this partnership, we will be able to foster meaningful career development for people with disabilities through park internships and in turn provide expanded service to all park users.

The Pathways to Careers partnership offers our current employees a learning opportunity, too. By promoting an inclusive workplace, we will realize the full potential of our community’s workforce and be better prepared to identify and respond to our diverse community needs in the future. The possibilities are practically limitless, and we are looking forward to participating in this meaningful joint venture for years to come.

Sara BaldwinDeputy Director/COOFairfax County Park Authority

Park Authority Deputy Director Sara Baldwin and John Gyourko, ServiceSource Employee Relations Coordinator, shake hands after signing the new Pathways to Careers partnership agreement.

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Registration and Information, p. 166 Parks at a Glance, p. 10 • Park Directions, p. 12

Program Location Addresses, p. 14 • Profiles, p. 16, 80

A QUARTERLY GUIDE TOPARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

Fairfax County Park Authority • Spring 2018 • Vol. 33/No. 2

Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsSharon Bulova ........................................................ ChairmanPenelope A. Gross ................Vice Chairman, Mason DistrictJohn C. Cook ........................................... Braddock DistrictJohn W. Foust ........................................ Dranesville DistrictPat Herrity .............................................. Springfield DistrictCatherine M. Hudgins ............................Hunter Mill DistrictJeffrey C. McKay ................................................. Lee DistrictKathy L. Smith ..................................................Sully DistrictLinda Q. Smyth .......................................Providence DistrictDaniel G. Storck ......................................Mt. Vernon District

Park Authority Board MembersWilliam G. Bouie ..................Chairman, Hunter Mill DistrictVacant .............................Vice Chairman, Member-at-Large Michael Thompson, Jr. ......... Secretary, Springfield DistrictLinwood Gorham .................Treasurer, Mt. Vernon DistrictWalter Alcorn ............................................Member-at-LargeDr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter .................................... Lee DistrictMaggie Godbold ...............................................Sully DistrictTimothy B. Hackman ............................. Dranesville DistrictRonald Kendall ..............................................Mason DistrictFaisal Khan ................................................Member-at-LargeKen Quincy .............................................Providence DistrictKiel Stone ................................................. Braddock District

The Park Authority Board meets at 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Herrity Building. The public is invited to attend. The board minutes and other information from these meetings are available on the Park Authority website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Park Authority LeadershipKirk W. Kincannon, CPRP ...................... Executive DirectorSara Baldwin ...................................... Deputy Director/COOAimee L. Vosper ................................ Deputy Director/CBD

Parktakes Production StaffKaren Acar Thayer, APR ............................................ EditorSusan Trayers ..................................... Advertising ManagerDon Sweeney ................................................ PhotographerJoanne Kearney, Cindy Fortuno .................. Graphic DesignCreative Connections .............................................. Printing

Visit the parks online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or e-mail the Park Authority at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

Parktakes is published quarterly by the Fairfax County Park Authority, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 927, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500. Periodicals postage paid at Fairfax, VA (USPS 010-296). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FCPA/Parktakes, P.O. Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038-4606. Copies of Parktakes are also available at FCPA RECenters and staffed sites, county libraries and county government centers. This magazine (Vol. 33, No. 2) is valid for Mar. 1 - May 31, 2018. Information and prices in previous Parktakes are no longer in effect. Prices, hours, programs and services are subject to change without prior notice. The FCPA reserves the right to photograph and videotape all its activities, events, classes, programs and facilities for promotional purposes. Vehicle safety audio/video systems may record program participants when they are being transported in Park Authority vehicles.

Fairfax County’s programs, services and facilities are available to all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. For additional information regarding accommodations and support provided to

facilitate participation for individuals with disabilities, call 703-324-8727 or TTY 711. Complaints regarding discrimination on the basis of disability should also be directed to those numbers.

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Adapted Camp Opens Doors, p. 8

FeaturesTA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

PLUSBluebells Usher in Spring, p. 5

New Practice Facility on Course at Pinecrest, p. 7

Avoid Falls with Free Balance Screenings, p. 9

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Paddleboard Yoga Adds New Dimension

to Fitness, p. 6

Soar into Spring with Bats and Birds, p. 4

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17 Adapted Recreation Services Programs for individuals with disabilities.

20 Aquatics

40 Attractions and Amusements Specialty parks, trails and mini golf.

42 Camps

77 Children’s Corner (Infant-5 yrs.)

89 Dance

93 Day Trips and Tours

96 Equestrian and Farm

98 Events

102 Exercise and Physical Fitness

109 Fine Arts and Crafts

113 Gardening

115 Golf

121 History

125 Ice Skating

130 Martial Arts and Self-Defense

134 Nature and Science

143 Outdoor Recreation

146 Performing Arts

148 Pet Place

150 Scout Activities

155 Sports and Leagues

161 Technology

163 Xtras Bridge, cooking, etiquette, genealogy and other special interests.

Classes, Programs & Events

ON THE COVER:

Young British Soccer Camp participants get a helping hand while mastering the skills of the game.

Photo by Don Sweeney

How to Use Parktakes

The printing and production of Parktakes are paid for with user fees and paid advertising.

Parktakes is printed with soy-based ink on paper that is recyclable in Fairfax County’s newspaper recycling program.

Inclusion of paid advertising in Parktakes does not imply endorsement of the advertised goods, products or services by the Fairfax County Park Authority.

About your subscription:If Parktakes isn’t delivered to your house, request your free subscription by calling 703-222-4664. You can also subscribe online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ptsubs.htm. Subscription requests are valid for three years. For the date your subscription expires, check your mailing label.

Your member number appears above your name. Please include this number on address corrections and subscription renewals.

You’ll find something to suit every recreational and leisure interest in Parktakes, and your key to finding the perfect opportunity lies in the table of contents.

Parktakes is generally organized by subject area, although you may find related interests in other catego-ries. For example, the Events section lists most of the public events at park sites, but site or interest-specific events are sometimes listed in other sections. A horse show would most likely be featured in the Equestrian and Farm section, and gardening workshops could be featured in the Gardening section or in the Nature section.

The Children’s Corner is tailored to children age 5 and younger, and programs for older children can be found throughout the magazine. The Adapted Leisure Services section lists indoor and outdoor programs for people with disabilities.

You’ll always find features in the beginning of Parktakes, and park locations, directions and class sites can be found on pages 10-15.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our registration staff is always happy to help. You can reach some-one Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (703) 222-4664.

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Outdoor Recreation 143 Nature and Science 134

From the big city to your own backyard, you can get a front row seat for one of the greatest shows on Earth this spring just by looking up! As the mercury rises, colorful, migrant birds will flock north from their winter homes in Central and South America. Northern Virginia is

one of the best areas for bird watching because of its location near the coast, the mountains and along the north/south divider, and on April 28,

you can learn more about both day- and night-flyers and the important role they play in the environment at the Birds and Bats Festival at

Lake Accotink Park.“Birds are an excellent indicator of how healthy our environment

is,” said Park Authority naturalist Tony Bulmer. “They are pollina-tors, food for many animals and good at insect control. Plus, they are just fascinating to watch.”

Many birds entertain us with their seasonal rituals and their jubilant songs heralding spring’s arrival. By contrast, the stealthy bats soar at night as they serve a very important role in keeping food on your table.

“Bats are the primary predators of night-flying insects, such as the hornworm moth,” Bulmer said. “Hornworm moth larvae cause

severe damage to corn and other crops that are commonly seen on our dinner table, and one study shows that bats save corn farmers

$1 billion annually in insect control.”More fun facts and family-friendly activities await you at the Birds

and Bats Festival at Lake Accotink Park. Enjoy bird and nature exhibits, take a naturalist-led bird hike or boat ride and discover how to create a bird habitat in your own backyard. It could be your ticket to a colorful show of winged wonders for years to come.

To learn more about the Birds and Bats Festival, turn to the Events section, and to explore bird programs throughout Fairfax County, turn to the Nature section.

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Bat photo courtesy of USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station , USDA Forest Service, SRS, Bugwood.org

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Celebrate the first signs of spring by at-tending the Bluebells at the Bend festival Saturday, April 14 at Riverbend Park in Great Falls! These breathtaking beau-ties usher in springtime by carpeting the park’s floodplain with their magnificent blooms, and the bluebells are so abundant in some areas, you can’t see an end! The event features wagon rides, wildflower walks, musical entertainment and more! It’s a perfect way to expend some energy outdoors and to celebrate spring’s arrival. See for yourself the glorious display that draws generations of wildflower watch-ers to Riverbend Park every year. For festival details, see the Events section of Parktakes.

You can also see bluebells and learn about other harbingers of spring during wildflower walks and cherry blossom activities in several Fairfax County Parks. For more information, see the Nature, Gardening and History sections.

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Bluebells Usher in Spring

Inspire Yourself with a Spring HikeNeed a cure for cabin fever? Take a hike! Hiking is a form of exercise

that anyone can take up at any age, and Fairfax County is well-known for its picturesque and diverse trail system. Spring is the perfect time to explore our area’s hundreds of miles of woodland trails and enjoy the beauty of emerging wildflowers and migrating birds. Mapping your route and calculating the distance is easy with the Park Authority’s online map-ping tool, Trail Buddy. Connect with Trail Buddy at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/trails, map your route and embark on a journey to clear your mind, get some exercise and enjoy our beautiful parks!

One new trail to try this year is Chessie’s Trail at Lee District Park. This unique, fully accessible

path was designed with children in mind. Along the trail, you’ll find family-friendly interactive features including a face sculpture, a tree stump bench, a sound garden, spinning rocks and more. Cross the metal grate bridge and discover a broken path and sidewalk with animal tracks. By the time you reach the stone abacus at the end of the nearly ½-mile trail, you will have encountered all kinds of wildlife figures. The trail starts near the treehouse seating area in Chessie’s BIG Backyard at Lee District Park.

Explore the trails with a naturalist and learn about everything from the trees to the creatures that call the park home. To find a program near you, turn to the Nature and Outdoor Recre-ation sections.

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Add a modern twist to your usual yoga routine with paddleboard yoga. The new class at South Run RECenter combines traditional

yoga poses with an unstable surface in the pool for a challenging balanc-ing act that makes fitness fun. “I think this is good,” said Rabbi Abu of Springfield after a paddleboard

yoga demonstration class at the RECenter. “It challenges your skills more than land yoga.”

Student Scott Thompson of West Springfield also tried the class while his three sons were engaged in other RECenter ac-tivities. “It was definitely interesting,” he said. “Between normal yoga and this, the balance factor with this [paddleboard yoga] is definitely a challenge.”

In paddleboard yoga, students dressed in clean athletic wear perform exer-cises on top of a floating training platform called a FITMAT, which is anchored to the pool’s lane dividers. Four anchors per mat provide more stability for beginners, and two anchors provide greater challenge for advanced students. “The feel of standing on the FITMAT is the same as standing on a Bosu ball,” said instructor Kat Davis. “To do the exercises on the mat in the water, you re-ally have to use a lot of lesser or stabilizing core muscles to keep you upright.”

While similar classes are held in open water out-doors, Davis says students often feel more comfort-able in a controlled, pool environment. “Some people are afraid to go into the open water, and the pool set-ting takes the fear out of it,” she said. There’s another benefit to holding this class in the RECenter pool. Because it’s indoors, students can challenge themselves with this unique, 30-minute, floating yoga and fitness class year-round.

To find a Paddleboard Yoga class that’s convenient for you, turn to the Aquatics section.

Kat Davis leads the Paddleboard Yoga class with encouragement and energy.

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Keep your golf game at peak-season performance, year-round, with the newly renovated indoor practice facility at Pinecrest Golf Course. Renovations are scheduled to begin in February, and once they are complete, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art amenities, including expanded hitting bays, an instructional bay with electronic swing analysis and a Track-Man indoor golf simlulator that gives you the option to prac-tice and play realistic golf anytime, regardless of the weather.

“This is the first major upgrade at Pinecrest since it opened in 1986,” said Park Authority Golf Enterprises Manager Todd

Johnson. “The finished proj-ect will meet modern standards for indoor practice facilities and give Fairfax County residents expanded opportunities to learn and prac-tice golf.”

The updated facility will also include improved lighting and more natural light via skylights and windows. The project is being funded through a variety of sources, including the 2008 park bond, grants and private donations.

New Golf Practice Facility on Course at Pinecrest

Architectural renderings of the new indoor practice facility at Pinecrest.

Save on Golf Rounds!Mark your calendar for March 26 to take advantage of this year’s

frequent player pass sale at Fairfax County Park Authority golf courses. Save up to 25% on multi-round passes through May 6. The more you play, the less you pay per round! Passes can be pur-chased at all Park Authority golf courses. For course locations, turn to the Golf section.

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Step into Adapted Fun & Fit Camp at Spring Hill RECenter, and you gain a greater appreciation for opportunities that many take for granted. Here, campers with developmental disabilities joyfully play and learn together in a program that promotes fitness, wellness and social skills.

“There aren’t that many camp options out there for teenagers and young adults with

disabilities,” said adapted program specialist Nicole Woodward. With childlike exuberance, participants in this week-long,

half-day camp had fun playing games, swimming, creating nutri-tious snacks and meeting new friends when it was offered last summer, for the first time. The popular camp also introduced students to activities many had never tried before, such as yoga, aqua Zumba and diving.

“I like swimming in the deep end,” exclaimed 19-year-old Nate of McLean. “It was awesome!”

“I like cardio, because it’s fun,” 14-year-old Jessie said with the enthusiasm of a cheerleader. “I love my friends, and Kelly. She’s

my new friend.”“It’s the little moments that make this so rewarding, like seeing the expres-

sions on the kids’ faces as they were jumping off the diving board for the first time,” said recreational therapy student Kaitlynne Temple. “You could tell the campers were really enjoying themselves and having fun. That makes all the planning and coordinating worth it.”

Parents also noted other positive influences of this unique camp ranging from independent living skills to nutri-tion education.

“One mom told me that every time her kid came home, he’d share the recipe of the heathy snack we made for that day,” Temple recalled. “She said he’s never been excited about healthy food before.”

Perhaps the greatest measure of a camp’s success is the feedback from its partici-pants. “One camper was

crying on the last day because she was sad it was over,” Woodward said fondly. Now she can smile because Adapted Fun & Fit Camp is back again for the 2018 season.

Fairfax County Park Authority offers a wide variety of camps for kids of all abilities, interests and age groups. To learn more, turn to the Camps section.

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“Don’t cry because it’s over,

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Get a jump on your New Year’s fitness resolution with a Fairfax County RECenter mem-bership. Now through Feb. 14, save 15% on 4- and 12-month RECenter memberships and

enjoy all the benefits: fitness rooms, pools and spas, racquetball and basketball courts, drop-in group fitness classes and more! Best of all, membership gives you access to all nine RECenters, so if you live near one and work near another, you can use both at no extra charge. Purchase member-ships at your favorite RECenter or online: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/passes. Amenities vary by location. See page 10 for ameni-ties at specific locations.

RECenter Membership SALE!

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Avoid Falls with Free Balance Screenings

Set yourself up for a sure-footed future by participating in a free balance screening at your local library. Health and wellness experts from Inova Physical Therapy and the Fairfax County Park Authority will be on hand to conduct free balance assessments and to share resources and answer ques-tions about ways to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falls. Ses-sions will be offered at eight libraries in February and March, so mark your calendar and stop by for your free balance assessment at these convenient library locations:

Dolley Madison, McLean Feb. 3 3 – 5 p.m.

Burke Center, Burke Feb. 9 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Woodrow Wilson, Falls Church Feb. 10 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson, Falls Church March 16 4 – 6 p.m.

Chantilly Regional, Chantilly March 17 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Martha Washington, Alexandria March 24 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Kings Park, Burke March 30 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Oakton March 31 2 – 4 p.m.

Camp FairYour Ticket to Warm-Weather Fun!

Get a jump on camp selection by attending the annual Fairfax County Park Authority Camp Fair, Saturday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Audrey Moore RECenter. This free, family-friendly event features games, interactive displays and more than 80 booths with information and experts to help you plan your children’s summer fun strategy in Fairfax County parks. There are hundreds of camps to suit all inter-ests, and the event will include lots of great giveaways, too!

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HISTORIC PROPERTIES RENTAL SERVICES, 703-827-0269: Cabell’s Mill, Clark House, Great Falls Grange, Hunter House, Forestville Schoolhouse, Stone Mansion, Wakefield Chapel.

FOR RESERVABLE PICNIC SHELTERS, call 703-324-8732 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/picnics

For more information on park attractions, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

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1 Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west 1/4 mile to entrance on right. 703-321-7081.

2 Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chan-tilly 20151. Beltway exit 49 to I-66 West, 11 miles to exit 53B-A (Sully Rd.,Rt 28 N) Merge right onto Westfields Blvd Rd. West, bear right on Stonecroft Blvd. Go 1.8 miles to left into Cub Run parking lot. 703-817-9407.

3 George Washington RECenter, 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd., Alexandria 22309. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Route 1) south to left on Rt. 235 (Mount Vernon Hwy.). At fork in road, bear right on Rt. 623 (Old Mount Vernon Road) to park on right. 703-780-8894.

4 Lee District Park & RECenter, 6601 Telegraph Rd., Franconia 22310. Beltway Exit 176A (Tele-graph Rd.) to right on Telegraph Rd. (south) 2.5 miles to entrance on left. 703-922-9841.

5 Mt. Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria 22307. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south. Bear right onto Ft. Hunt Rd. (Rt. 629) and follow 1.5 miles to right at Belle View Blvd. to entrance on left. 703-768-3224.

6 Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Rd., Oak-ton 22124. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 West) to Rt. 123 north (Chain Bridge Rd.) to left on Jermantown Rd. to entrance on right. RECenter: 703-281-6501,

Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Dr., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east to right on Jaguar Trail to right on Marc Dr. to park entrance. 703-698-1351.

Spring Hill RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Rd., McLean 22102. Beltway Exit 46A (South 123, Tysons Corner) to right on International Drive (2nd light). Follow 1.5 miles to entrance on right. (Note: International Dr. turns into Spring Hill Rd.) 703-827-0989.

9 South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield 22153. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd. to left on Lee Chapel Rd. to left on Fairfax County Parkway to entrance on right. 703-866-0566.

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10 Braddock Park, 13241 Braddock Rd., Clifton 22024. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to exit 53 (11 miles). Go right at light (south on rt. 28) 1.3 miles to left on New Braddock Rd. 1.5 miles to entrance on right.

11 Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd. to left on Ox Rd. to entrance on left. 703-323-6600.

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For accessible park information, call 703-324-8727 or TTY 711.

Accessibility Guide OfferedThe Park Authority offers parks and facilities that are accessible to all of Fairfax County’s citizens.

For access information or to obtain a copy of the Accessibility Guide to Fairfax County Park Author-ity facilities, please call 703-324-8563.

12 Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22101. Beltway exit 44 (Georgetown Pike/Rt. 193) east toward Langley, approximately 2.1 miles to park entrance. 703-388-2807.

13 Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Hern-don 20171. Beltway Exit 49 west (Rt. 66 West) to Rt. 50 west. Follow Rt. 50 west to right on Fairfax County Parkway. Turn left on West Ox Rd. and follow to entrance on right. 703-437-9101.

14 Jefferson District Park, 7900 Lee Hwy., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east to Fairview Park exit. North on Fairview Park 1/4 mile, cross Lee Hwy., parking on left.703-573-0443.

15 Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield, 22150. Beltway Exit 54B (Braddock Rd.) east 1/2 mile to right at Heming Ave. to rear entrance. 703-569-3464.

16 Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston 20190. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west about 6.5 miles to left on Rt. 606 (Baron Cameron Ave.) to left on Lake Fairfax Dr. to en-trance on left. 703-471-5414.

17 Laurel Hill Equestrian Center, From Ox Road/Route 123 S: Turn left on Lorton Road bear right on Furnace Road. Turn right on Dairy Road. Look for the silos at the old prison dairy.

18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 8115 Fordson Rd., Alexandria 22306. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south. Bear right onto Fort Hunt Rd. (Rt. 629) and follow 4 miles to right on Sherwood Hall Ln., then about 3 miles to left on Fordson Rd. (dead ends at entrance).

19 Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 2 miles to left at John Marr Dr. and right on Columbia Pike to entrance on right just before Sleepy Hollow Rd. 703-941-1730.

20 Turner Farm Park, 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 47 East (Route 7/Lees-burg Pike) seven miles to right on Springvale Rd., entrance on right.

21 Wakefield Park See #1 for directions.21

22 Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole See #16 for directions. 703-471-5414

Nature Centers

23 Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney Visitor Center, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, 20151. Beltway Exit 49 to I-66 West, 11 miles to Exit 53B (Sully Rd., Rt. 28 N). Right at light on to Walney Road.Visitor Center 1 mile on left. 703-631-0013.

24 Green Spring Gardens and Historic Green Spring, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 3.2 miles to left at Braddock Rd. to entrance on right on Witch Hazel Rd. 703-642-5173.

25 Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk, Rt. 236) east to left at first light at Hummer Rd. Continue on Hummer Rd. to left at Royce St. to park entrance on left. 703-941-1065.

26 Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield 22152. Beltway Exit 57A (Rt. 95 south) to west on Old Keene Mill Rd. (Rt. 644) to left on Greeley Blvd. (second left after Rolling Rd.) to entrance at end of street. From the Fairfax County Pkwy., take Old Keene Mill Rd. east 2.9 miles to right on Greeley Blvd. to park entrance. 703-451-9588.

27 Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria 22306. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south 3.5 miles to right at Lockheed Blvd., 1/2 mile to Visitor Center entrance on left at Harrison La. To Huntley Meadows Park S. King’s Hwy. entrance, take Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south 3.5 miles to entrance at intersection of South King’s Hwy. Visitor Center and boardwalk can’t be accessed from this entrance. 703-768-2525.

28 Riverbend Park and Nature Center, 8700 Po-tomac Hills St., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west to right on River Bend Rd. to right on Jeffery Rd. Proceed 1 mile to Visitor Center entrance; 1.5 miles to Nature Center entrance. 703-759-9018.

Historic Sites

29 Cabell’s Mill, 5235 Walney Rd., Centreville. Belt-way Exit 49 west (Interstate 66) 11 miles to Exit 53 north (Sully Rd., Route 28) turn right at the first light onto Walney Road. The mill is 1/4 mile on the right. 703-827-0609.

30 Clark House, 6332 Barcroft Mews Dr., Falls Church 22041. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk. Rt.236) east 2 miles to left at John Marr Dr. and right on Columbia Pike to Barcroft Mews Dr. on right just past Lincolnia Rd. 703-827-0609.

31 Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west 5 miles past Tyson’s Corner to right on Col-vin Run Road. Left turn into paved parking lot 500 feet beyond gravel drive to mill. 703-759-2771.

32 Dranesville Tavern, 11919 Leesburg Pike, Dranes-ville 20170. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west about 10 miles to a left on Dranesville Manor Dr. to an immediate right onto park entrance road. 703-827-0609.

33 Great Falls Grange & Forestville Schoolhouse, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west for 6 miles to entrance on right. 703-827-0609.

34 Nottoway Park & Hunter House, 9537 Court-house Rd., Vienna 22181. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to right on Rt. 243 (Nutley St. north) to left on Courthouse Rd. to entrance on left. 703-938-7532. 703-827-0609.

35 Stone Mansion & Stoneybrooke Park, 3900 Stoneybrooke Dr., Alexandria 22306 Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south to left on the Parkway, across the intersection of South King’s Highway to Stoneybrooke Dr., to entrance on left. 703-827-0609.

36 Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly 20151. Exit Rt. 28 (Sully Rd.) to Air and Space Museum Parkway East. Right at stop sign to Historic Sully Way. Follow 3/4 mile to park entrance. 703-437-1794.

Golf Courses

37 Burke Lake Golf Course, 6915 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station. See #11 for directions. 703-323-1641.

38 Greendale Golf Course, 6700 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, 22310. Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south 3.5 miles to entrance on right. 703-971-6170.

39 Jefferson District Golf Course, See #14 for directions.

40 Laurel Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, 22079. From Interstate 95, take exit 163 toward Lorton. Right turn onto Silverbrook Road. Travel 1 mile left onto Laurel Crest Drive, then .5 mile to Laurel Hill Golf Club entrance on the left. 703-493-8849.

41 Oak Marr Golf Complex, 3136 Jermantown Road, Oakton, 22124. See #6 for directions. 703-255-5390

42 Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 Little River Tpk., Alexandria 22312. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 2.5 miles to left on Braddock Rd., then immediate left into parking lot. 703-941-1061.

43 Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd. Clifton 20124. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west 13.5 miles to left on Union Mill Rd., entrance on left. 703-631-9099.

44 FCPA Headquarters, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite #927, Fairfax, VA 22035-1118. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to Rt. 50 west to West Ox Rd. south, to left on Monument Dr., to right on Government Center Pkwy, to Herrity Building on right. 703-324-8700.

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Abbrv Name Address City, Zip Abbrv Name Address City, ZipAudrey Moore/WakefieldAnnandle HS Annandale High School 4700 Medford Dr Annandale 22003

BrookfieldPk Brookfield Park 7417 Floyd Ave Springfield, 22150

Columbia ES Columbia Elementary 6720 Alpine Dr Annandale 22003

Frost MS Frost Middle School 4101 Pickett Rd Fairfax 22032

GrnSprGardn Green Spring Garden Park 4603 Green Spring Rd Alexandria 22312

Hidden Oaks NC Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St Annandale 22003

Holmes MS Holmes Middle School 6525 Montrose St Alexandria, 22312

Kings Pk ES Kings Park Elementary 5400 Harrow Way Springfield 22151

Lake Ac Park Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Dr Springfield 22151

Pinecrest GC Pinecrest Golf Course 6600 Little River Tnpk Alexandria 22312

VAFenceAcad VA Fencing Academy 5401-B Port Royal Rd Springfield 22151

WakeFrst ES Wakefield Forest Elementary 4011 Iva Ln Fairfax 22032

Wkfld/Moore Wakefield RECenter 8100 Braddock Rd Annandale 22003

Woodson HS Woodson High School 9525 Main St Fairfax 22031

Cub Run/Ellanor C. Lawrence Park ArrowbrookPark Arrowbrook Park 2351 Field Point Rd Herndon 20170

Bull Run ES Bull Run Elementary 15301 Lee Hwy Centreville 20121

BullRunPk Bull Run Park 7700 Bull Run Dr Centreville 20121

Cntrvlle HS Centreville High School 6001 Union Mill Rd Clifton 20124

Chalet Wds Pk Chalet Woods Park 14912 Cranoke St Centreville 20120

Chantily HS Chantilly High School 4201 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly 20151

Cub Run ES Cun Run Elementary 5301 Sully Station Dr Centreville 20120

Cub Run RECenter Cub Run RECenter 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly 20151

Deer Pk ES Deer Park Elementary 15109 Carlbern Dr Centreville 20120

Ellanor C. Lawren Ellanor C Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd Chantilly 20151

FfxGovt Ctr Fairfax County Govt Ctr 12000 Govt. Center Pkwy Fairfax 22035

Ffx Fencers Fairfax Fencers 4433 Brookfield Corp Dr Chantilly 20153

Frying Pan Park Frying Pan Park 2709 West Ox Rd Herndon 20171

GreenbrE ES Greenbriar East Elementary 13006 Point Pleasant Dr Fairfax 2233

Greenbriar Park Greenbriar Park 4601 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly 20151

GreenbrW ES Greenbriar West Elementary 13300 Poplar Tree Rd Fairfax 22033

NVTRP No. VA Therapeutic Riding 6429 Clifton Rd Clifton 20124

Powell ES Powell Elementary 13340 Leland Rd Centreville 20120

Sully Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way Chantilly 20151

TwnLk Golf Twin Lakes Golf Course 6201 Union Mill Rd Clifton 20124

VA Run ES Virginia Run Elementary 15450 Martins Hundred Dr Centreville 20120

Westflds HS Westfield High School 4700 Stonecroft Blvd Chantilly 20151

Wushu Acad Wushu Academy 14088-G Sullyfield Cir Chantilly 20151

Lee District /Mt. Vernon /GW /Huntley Meadows ParkBucknell Pk Bucknell Park 2223 Beacon Hill Rd Alexandria 22306

Bush HL ES Bush Hill ES 5927 Westchester St Alexandria 22310

Collingwd Pk Collingwood Park 8200 West Boulevard Dr Alexandria 22308

Edison HS Edison High School 5801 Franconia Rd Alexandria 22310

Ft Hunt ES Fort Hunt Elementary 8832 Linton Ln Alexandria 22308

Frnconia ES Franconia Elementary 6301 Beulah St Alexandria 22310

GWREC George Washington RECenter 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

Greendale Golf Co Greendale Golf Course 6700 Telegraph Rd Alexandria 22310

Hayfield ES Hayfield Elementary 7633 Telegraph Rd Alexandria 22315

HistHuntley Historic Huntley 6918 Harrison Ln Alexandria 22306

HuntMdws Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Blvd Alexandria 22306

IslandCrk ES Island Creek Elementary 7855 Morning View Ln Alexandria 22315

LeeREC Lee District RECenter 6601 Telegraph Rd Franconia 22310

Lee HS Lee High School 6540 Franconia Rd Springfield 22150

Mt Vernon REC Mount Vernon RECenter 2017 Belle View Blvd Alexandria 22307

RoseHill ES Rose Hill Elementary 6301 Rose Hill Dr Alexandria 22310

SprngEst ES Springfield Estates Elementary 6200 Charles C Goff Dr Springfield 22150

Oak MarrCrossfld ES Crossfield Elementary 2791 Fox Mill Rd Herndon 20171

Dance Co Dance Company 3131 Draper Dr Fairfax 22030

FfxIceArena Fairfax Ice Arena 3779 Pickett Rd Fairfax 22030

Flint HL ES Flint Hill Elementary 2444 Flint Hill Rd Vienna 22181

Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr Reston 20190

LdbyExFrOks Lead by Example TKD 11226 Waples Mill Rd Fairfax 22033

Madison HS Madison High School 2500 James Madison Dr Vienna 22181

MosbyWds ES Mosby Woods Elementary 9819 Five Oaks Rd Fairfax 22031

Navy ES Navy Elementary 3500 West Ox Rd Fairfax 22033

Nottoway Park Nottoway Park 9601 Courthouse Rd Vienna 22181

Oak Marr Golf Com Oak Marr Golf Complex 3200 Jermantown Rd Oakton 22124

OakMarREC Oak Marr RECenter 3200 Jermantown Rd Oakton 22124

Oakton ES Oakton Elementary 3000 Chain Bridge Rd Oakton 22124

Reston Cnsv Reston Conservatory 2254 Hunters Woods Plaza Reston 20191

Wapls Ml ES Waples Mill Elementary 11509 Waples Mill Rd Oakton 22124

Providence/Hidden Oaks Nature CenterBeech Tr ES Beech Tree Elementary 3401 Beech Tree Ln Falls Church 22042

Clark House Clark House 6338 Barcroft Mews Dr Alexandria 22312

Fairhill ES Fairhill Elementary 3001 Chichester Ln Fairfax 22031

Falls Ch HS Falls Church High School 7521 Jaguar Trail Falls Church 22042

Jefferson Golf Jefferson Golf Course 7900 Lee Hwy Falls Church 22042

JRheeFlsCh Jhoon Rhee Falls Church 1136 West Broad St Falls Church 22046

MasonDistPk Mason District Park 6621 Columbia Pike Annandale, 22003

NOVA Fencers No. VA Fencers Club 3431-E Carlin Springs Rd Falls Church 22041

Parklawn ES Parklawn Elementary 4116 Braddock Rd Alexandria 22312

PineSprg ES Pine Spring Elementary 7607 Willow Ln Falls Church 22042

ProvREC Providence RECenter 7525 Marc Dr Falls Church 22042

RndtreePk Roundtree Park 3411 Casilear Rd Falls Church 22042

SleepHol ES Sleepy Hollow Elementary 3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd Falls Church 22044

Woodbrn ES Woodburn Elementary 3401 Hemlock Dr Falls Church 22042

South Run/Hidden Pond Nature CenterBlkBltFfx Black Belt Academy Fairfax 10635 Braddock Rd Fairfax 22032

Bonnie B ES Bonnie Brae Elementary 5420 Sideburn Rd Fairfax 22032

BurkeLakePark/Golf Burke Lake Park/Golf 7315 Ox Rd Fairfax Station 22039

Card Fst ES Cardinal Forest Elementary 8600 Forrester Blvd Springfield 22152

Fairview ES Fairview Elementary 5815 Ox Rd Fairfax Station 22039

Hidden Pond NC Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd Springfield 22152

Hunt Vly ES Hunt Valley Elementary 7107 Sydenstricker Rd Springfield 22152

Irving MS Irving Middle School 8100 Old Keene Mill Rd Springfield 22152

Laurel Hill GC Laurel Hill Golf Course 8701 Laurel Crest Dr Lorton 22079

LaurelHillPk Laurel Hill Park 8400 Lorton Rd Lorton 22079

LaurelRg ES Laurel Ridge Elementary 10110 Commonwealth Blvd Fairfax 22032

New Frst ES Newington Forest Elementary 8001 Newington Forest Ave Springfield 22153

Oak View ES Oak View Elementary 5004 Sideburn Rd Fairfax 22032

Orng Hnt ES Orange Hunt Elementary 6820 Sydenstricker Rd Springfield 22152

RobinsonSec Robinson Secondary School 5035 Sideburn Rd Fairfax 22032

RoyalLakePk Royal Lake Park 5344 Gainsborough Dr Fairfax, 22032

Sangster ES Sangster Elementary 7420 Reservation Dr Springfield 22153

Silvrbrk ES Silverbrook Elementary 9350 Crosspointe Dr Fairfax Station 22039

SoRunREC South Run RECenter 7550 Reservation Dr Springfield 22153

Terr Ctr ES Terra Centre Elementary 6000 Burke Centre Pkwy Burke 22015

WSprngfld ES West Springfield Elementary 6802 Deland Dr Springfield 22152

Spring Hill/Riverbend ParkArmstrng ES Armstrong Elementary 11900 Lake Newport Rd Reston 20194

B2R Herndon Bach to Rock Herndon 13009 Worldgate Dr Herndon 20170

B2R McLean Bach to Rock Mclean 6649-A Old Dominion Dr McLean 22101

ChurchRd ES Churchill Road Elementary 7100 Churchill Rd McLean 22101

Clemyjontri Clemyjontri Park 6317 Georgetown Pike McLean 22101

ColvinRun ES Colvin Run Elementary 1400 Trapp Rd Vienna 22182

Colvin Run Mill Colvin Run Mill 10017 Colvin Run Rd Great Falls 22066

Dransvil Tvrn Dranesville Tavern 11919 Leesburg Pk Herndon 20171

FrnkSher ES Franklin Sherman Elementary 6633 Brawner St McLean 22101

GrtFlsGrange Great Falls Grange 9818 Georgetown Pk Great Falls 22066

Haycock ES Haycock Elementary 6616 Haycock Rd Falls Church 22043

Marshall HS Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church 22043

McLeanCntrlPk McLean Central Park 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd McLean 22102

Riverbend Park Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St Great Falls 22066

ScottsRnNat Scotts Run Nature Preserve 7400 Georgetown Pk McLean 22102

Shrvwood ES Shrevewood Elementary 7525 Shreve Rd Falls Church 22043

SpringHl ES Spring Hill Elementary 8201 Lewinsville Rd Mclean 22102

SpHillREC Spring Hill RECenter 1239 Spring Hill Rd McLean 22102

TurnerFarmPk Turner Farm Park 925 Springvale Rd Great Falls 22066

Out of CountyLucia Farms Lucia Farms 14490 Berlin Trnpk Lovettsville 20180

Amanda Eggers, Sheanell Scott

and Ashley Speier, Shenandoah University

It’s 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and Backlick Park in Annandale is abuzz with activity. Among the volunteers are three

pharmacy school students from Shenandoah University’s

Fairfax campus. They are part of the prescription to rid this park of

overgrown, invasive plants and trash and restore its vitality.

“We go to school just two exits away,” said the class service chair, Ashley Speier. “We were looking for a

good opportunity to help the community, and we thought this would be a nice thing to do.”

While the Park Authority’s Area 2 crew used heavy machinery to clear masses of invasive overgrowth, the graduate students teamed up with other volunteers from the Falls Church and Annandale Lions clubs to manually cut roots from the land. “The work is transformative,” said area crew manager Mark Plourde. By this time next year, the barren ground will be covered with grass and provide plenty of open space for play and picnics.

Student Amanda Eggers finds the work gratifying. “It just feels nice to do something to help out,” she said, and her classmate, Sheanell Scott agreed. “It’s important to get involved, and we feel it’s our duty to get involved in the

community to help make it better.”As the students focused their energy on the open space, other

volunteers were at work on the park’s playground. Armed with hand tools, they spread mulch evenly around the park’s playground equipment to help give children a safe place to play.

“It’s a challenge for our six area crews to maintain the county’s 427 parks alone,” said Park Opera-tions director Todd Brown. “Our partnership with volunteers gives everyone involved a sense of com-munity pride and ownership in our parks.” That’s exactly why the pharmacy students from Shenando-ah University signed up to help. “We just wanted to show that a few hours on a Saturday morning can make a difference,” Speier said.

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Amanda Eggers, Sheanell Scott and

Ashley Speier prepare for work at

Backlick Park.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

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