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By Supervisor John C. Cook

t is an honor to welcome you to Fairfax County and the Braddock I District. As you will soon discover, this County is filled with activities, resources, and opportunities for all to en- joy. I would like to highlight a few in Braddock. Autumn is the perfect time to explore Braddock’s lakes and parks. Lake Accotink Park is the environmental gem of the Braddock District, with a scenic 50-acre lake and a variety of activities surrounding it. Visitors can play mini-golf, rent boats, walk a 4-mile loop trail, ride a carousel, and en- joy the well-stocked snack bar. Another outdoor locale residents enjoy is Royal Lake Park. There, families can enjoy playgrounds and easy walking trails around a smaller, but beautiful lake. Nature lovers and outdoorsmen will feel right at home here.

THE SCHOOLS in our District are some of the best in the nation. Every year, our elementary and middle schools receive top- Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection scores in state and national standardized Top-rated high schools: One of the shining stars from testing. Meanwhile, our three top-rated high Lake Braddock Secondary School’s 2018 graduating schools — Lake Braddock, W.T. Woodson, class, Sinclaire Jones accepts her diploma. Her proud and Robinson — produce scores of national Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection family reports that Sinclaire is heading to Princeton, merit scholars and countless champions in Sunset over Lake Accotink, a perfect reading spot for where she will study to be an astrophysicist. sports, music, arts and more. Megan Huber. George Mason University and Chapel. The Oak Hill Mansion in Northern Virginia Community Col- Annandale is a Georgian-style manor lege offer first-rate higher education built in 1790. It is the last standing to Braddock residents and contribute of three properties owned by the immensely to the Braddock neighbor- Fitzhugh family, who played signifi- hood. cant roles in the Revolutionary War The Braddock District has a strong and Civil War. The mansion was also tradition of providing music and cul- the site of a pivotal Civil War ambush tural events to the community. Each called the “Oak Hill Kitchen Skir- year, my office hosts a free summer mish.” concert series called Braddock Another popular historic landmark Nights, which features local artists is Wakefield Chapel. Built in 1899, at Lake Accotink Park and Royal this place of worship was named af- Lake Park. At George Mason ter a Union soldier-turned-pastor, University’s EagleBank Arena, con- E.W. Wakefield. Visiting these sites cert-goers can see the hottest musi- helps you understand the significance cal acts and entertainers year round Braddock played in the course of in the 10,000 seat stadium. Also on American history. campus is George Mason’s Center for the Arts. Students, faculty, and re- FOR FUN FAMILY EVENTS, don’t nowned international artists present miss Celebrate Fairfax! at the Gov- the best of classical music, opera, ernment Center in June, an excit- jazz, world music, dance, theater, ing County-wide carnival and mu- global music and dance, and more. sical event fit for the whole family. There is never a lack of cultural Good Charlotte, Sugar Ray, and Gin events in Braddock. Blossoms headlined this year’s One problem we do have is choos- shows. ing where to eat with so many won- Photo by Tom Manning/The Connection The Burke Centre Festival in Sep- derful restaurants nearby. University Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection From left, Kiera Hogan, 8, and Amelia tember, featuring music, an arts and Mall, located just across from George The Burke Centre Festival in September, Roberts, 5, both from Fairfax are ready crafts show, and community displays Mason University, has plenty of eat- featuring music, an arts and crafts to take off on the Flying Elephants ride and demonstrations, is a wonderful eries, shops, a newly renovated Gi- show, and community displays and at this year’s Celebrate Fairfax festival. and very popular local celebration. ant grocery store, and the University demonstrations: Flipping burgers, I hope you take advantage of ev- Mall Theatres. Fairfax Corner is an- Ralph Menzel and Clyde Findley of the cently, including Chick-Fil-A, CAVA, and erything Braddock has to offer. other exceptional shopping center Rotary Club, have things under control. Waranku. The number of restaurant choices If you have any questions on local gov- with popular restaurants. After a here is pleasantly overwhelming. ernment matters or the area please call my meal you can watch a movie at the at the numerous boutiques throughout the office at 703-425-9300. As always, I am Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 Theater, take main street-style center. We welcomed sev- HISTORY BUFFS will love visiting the his- honored and pleased to serve you as your the kids to the “splash pad,” or go shopping eral new restaurants to the community re- toric Oak Hill Mansion and Wakefield Braddock District Supervisor. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 ❖ 3 Celebrating Newcomers 39 Years of Dance buffa’s New President To Lead Northern Virginia Chamber Excellence! Julie Coons, CAE will serve as the Greater Washington, and the chamber dance Northern Virginia Chamber of is well positioned to develop new and Commerce’s next president and CEO ef- exciting opportunities for businesses (Established in 1980) fective Sept. 10. from across our region to engage, inter- Home of Burke Civic Ballet studio Coons currently serves as chief oper- act, and lead.“ The Northern Virginia ating officer of the Council of Better Chamber of Commerce, the “Voice of • Pre-School Dance Movement – Ages 3 and 4 Business Bureaus based in Arlington. Business in Northern Virginia,” repre- • Hip Hop • Lyrical/Contemporary • Ballet • Tap She brings to the Northern Virginia sents over 650 local employers with more • Jazz • Pointe • Modern • Acro • Musical Theater Chamber diverse experience leading re- than 500,000 regional employees. For 90- • Aerial Silks • Performing Companies Grades K–12 gionally-focused business organizations, plus years, the Northern Virginia Cham- • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors guiding financial and brand transforma- Julie Coons ber has been working hand-in-hand with tions, and successfully advocating for companies in the region to build a strong business in local, state, national and international business community. To learn more about visit http:// arenas. Among her leadership roles, she served pre- www.novachamber.org and follow the Northern Vir- viously as president and CEO of the Electronic Re- ginia Chamber on Twitter: @NOVAChamber Come tailing Association and, prior to that role, as presi- dent and CEO of the Maryland Tech Council. UPCOMING NOVA CHAMBER EVENTS The selection of Coons as the chamber’s next presi- ❖ Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit, Aug. Join dent and CEO comes after a national search facili- 29, at 8 – 10 a.m., Waddell Theater, Join the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Chamber of tated by The McCormick Group, a national execu- Commerce, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun tive search consulting firm, and led by the chamber’s County Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber of the fun! Search Committee, chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEO Commerce, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission for a roundtable featuring the mayor of the City of of Helios HR. “After a comprehensive search process, Alexandria, chairs of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William we are pleased to have identified the best individual counties, as well as the vice chair of Arlington County. to lead the Chamber into its next season of growth, ❖ Capital Region Business Forum, Sept. 6, at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., innovation, and member service,” said Jennifer Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Virginia Gov. Ralph 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space Siciliano, chief communications and external affairs Northam, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and D.C. Mayor with professional sprung floors officer, Inova, and chair of the Northern Virginia Muriel Bowser will discuss their plans to work Chamber Board of Directors. cooperatively to bolster the regional economy. CALL 703-425-5599 “The Northern Virginia Chamber has an outstand- ❖ 2018 Virginia Senatorial Debate, Sept. 26, at 5 – 8 p.m., ing reputation serving and representing Northern Capital One Bank, between U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) and QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. Chairman at-large of the Prince William Board of County IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE Virginia’s robust business community,” said Coons. Supervisors Corey Stewart (R). Chuck Todd of NBC’s Meet ENVIRONMENT CENTER II “This is an exciting time for Northern Virginia and The Press, will moderate, to be televised live on NBC4. www.buffas.com • [email protected] Volunteering Makes the Area a Better Place for All olunteer Fairfax en- lington and Volunteer Alexandria, sented by AT&T, powered by Vol- V gages thousands of vol- that matches those 55 and better unteer Fairfax, Saturday, Oct. 27, unteers of all ages an- with meaningful and fun volunteer a regional day of volunteerism nually and supports more than opportunities. Volunteer Fairfax featuring project sites across the 600 member nonprofits and also offers an array of training pro- region; Give Together: A Family agencies striving to make grams that help nonprofits and Volunteer Dayºon Martin Luther Northern Virginia a better place volunteer groups run more effi- King, Jr. Day,ºa large family- for all. Volunteer Fairfax’s offer- ciently. For corporations looking to friendly event where children of ings include Volunteers For engage their employees in the all ages engage in volunteering Change, a program that makes community, Volunteer Fairfax’s and The Fairfax County Volunteer volunteering accessible and fun BusinessLink program offers cus- Service Awards, a breakfast held for busy adults; Alternative tomized employee volunteer en- each April to honor volunteers Community Service, a program gagement at sites in Northern Vir- who have given outstanding ser- that places a range of court-or- ginia and throughout the DC Metro vice to the community. For more dered clients in community ser- Area. information on any of Volunteer vice positions and RSVP North- Volunteer Fairfax also runs three Fairfax’s programs or to find a ern Virginia, a program spon- signature programs to promote and volunteer opportunity now, visit sored by Volunteer Fairfax in recognize community involvement. www.volunteerfairfax.org or call partnership with Volunteer Ar- They include VolunteerFest pre- 703-246-3460.

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Every year is election year in Virginia; mechanics How To Vote and details of voting require attention to detail. irst, be sure you are registered. All Satellite Locations: Oct. 15 is the deadline to register, Oct. 13 - Nov. 3 Election Day, Fand to check your registration. Weekdays: Monday thru Friday, 3 p.m. - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 Many voters across the country 7 p.m. have discovered that they have been unex- On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m.-7 Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. p.m., Nov. 6. pectedly dropped from the voter rolls, so Sundays: Closed To determine whether eligible and registered be sure to check at elections.virginia.gov ❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 to vote in this election, visit the Virginia Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 Department of Elections website at Absentee Voting in ❖ elections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Elections Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond High- office at 703-222-0776. Person Begins Sept. 21 way, Lorton, VA 22079 To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, 6 a.m.-7 Voting early if you qualify is a good ❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co- p.m. (General Election) ❖ choice. lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 Register/update address by: Monday, Oct. There are 20 valid reasons to vote absen- ❖ 15. McLean Governmental Center, 1437 ❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 p.m. tee in Virginia, including working and com- Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 Tuesday, Oct. 30. muting to and from home for 11 or more ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center, ❖ Vote early, in-person absentee, by appearing hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec- 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 in person by 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 For more information on voting in Fairfax tion Day. Check the Virginia Department of Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018; early ❖ North County Governmental Center, County: Elections list to see if you are eligible: voting starts Sept. 21. 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA Fairfax County Office of Elections https://www.elections.virginia.gov/cast- 20190 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323 ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.htmll ❖ Providence Community Center, 3001 Fairfax, VA, 22035 locations. Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711 There are two ways to vote absentee, in- Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031 Fairfax County Government Center, Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725 person and by mail. To do either, you should ❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900 Email: [email protected] 12000 Government Center Parkway, Con- first check your voter registration status to Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151 Election Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY 711 ference Room 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035 For 24-hour recorded information call 703- make sure it is up-to-date. ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center, Sept. 21-Oct. 12 324-4700 If you vote absentee in-person you will 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 Closed Monday, Oct. 8, Columbus Day fill out the application when you arrive at The deadline to apply for an absentee Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, the in-person absentee location. Absentee Voting By Mail ballot online, by mail, by fax, or by email is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Person Absentee Voting, To track the status of your absentee bal- 7 days prior to Election Day by 5 pm. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations, Dates and Hours lot application and ballot, you can view your You can apply for your absentee ballot Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 21, Virginia Voter Record, https:// online, https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/ Oct. 15-Nov. 3 through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the government vote.elections.virginia.gov/ Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. See How To Vote, Page 6 center, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellite VoterInformation

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide How To Vote From Page 6 submit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in- VoterInformation person, or through the mail or commercial Or print, complete, and sign the absen- delivery service. The copy of the ID must tee ballot application (PDF), https:// be delivered to the electoral board by noon www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/ on Friday, or the provisional ballot cannot VoterForms/Virginia be counted. AbsenteeBallotApplication.pdf Also by noon on Friday following the elec- Absentee ballot applications are also tion, the voter may appear in-person in the available for in-person visits at county gov- office of the general registrar, in the local- ernmental centers as well as Fairfax County ity in which the provisional ballot was cast, library branches. and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. Send in the completed application: Scan At the completion of the application pro- then email the application to cess, the voter may request a Temporary [email protected] or mail Identification Document. This document the application to the Office of Elections at can be provided to the electoral board for Box 10161, Fairfax, VA 22038 or Fax the the identification requirement. application to the Office of Elections at 703- 324-3725. Once your completed application Upcoming Events to Register and is received and accepted, your absentee Get Voter ID ballot will be sent to you in three business The Office of Elections is open daily dur- days. If you have questions about your bal- ing normal business hours to provide resi- lot, call the Office of Elections at 703-222- dents the opportunity to register to vote or 0776 (TTY 711). obtain a free voter photo ID if needed. 703- Absentee ballots must be returned to the 222-0776, 12000 Government Center Park- Office of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day, way Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035 Nov. 6, 2018 in order to be counted, The following special events will also pro- vide opportunity to register to vote and/or Virginia Voter ID get your photo Virginia Voter card. Acceptable forms of valid identification: ❖ Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Virginia driver’s license, Virginia DMV-is- Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood sued photo ID, United States passport, Em- Hall Lane, Alexandria, 22306 ployer-issued photo ID, Student photo ID ❖ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., The issued by a school, college, or university Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 located in Virginia, Other U.S. or Virginia Forest Hill Ct, Fairfax, 22030 government-issued photo ID, Tribal enroll- ❖ Monday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., ment or other tribal photo ID, Virginia Voter Heatherwood Retirement Community. 9642 Photo ID card Burke Lake Road, Burke, 22015 ❖ Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Need a Photo ID? Greenspring Retirement Community, 7410 If you don’t have an ID, go to your voter Spring Village Drive, Springfield, 22150 registration office to get a free Voter Photo ❖ Tuesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., ID, even on Election Day. You will be re- Burke Health and Rehab Center, 9640 Burke quired to complete an photo ID application, Lake Road, Burke, 22015 have your photo taken and to sign a digital ❖ Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., signature pad. Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St #1, Herndon, 20170 Forgot photo ID on Election Day? ❖ Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., If you get to your polling place without Lewinsville Retirement Residence, 1515 acceptable photo ID, you can vote a provi- Great Falls Street, McLean 22101 sional ballot. You will be given instructions ❖ Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., on what to do so your vote can count. Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood A voter will have until noon on the Fri- Hall Lane Alexandria, 22306 day following the election to deliver a copy ❖ Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., of the identification to the local electoral Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Re- board or to appear in person to apply for a tirement Community, 1739 Kirby Road, Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters may McLean, 22101 On The Ballot, Fairfax County, Nov. 6, 2018 UNITED STATES SENATE TWO VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONAL Corey A. Stewart (R) AMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS Timothy M. Kaine (D) State Ballot Question One Matt J. Waters (L) Question: Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, District 8 if flooding resiliency improvements have been Thomas S. Oh (R) made on the property? Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) Present Law Generally, the Constitution of Virginia provides District 10 that all property shall be taxed. Barbara J. Comstock (R) The Constitution of Virginia also sets out specific Jennifer T. Wexton (D) types of property that may be exempted from taxa- tion. For example, the Constitution of Virginia District 11 allows the General Assembly to permit localities to Jeff A. Dove Jr. (R) provide a partial exemption from real estate taxes Gerald Edward Connolly (D) Stevan M. Porter (L) See On the Ballot, Page 9 8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

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On The Ballot From Page 8 empt from taxation the principal place authorized, to finance, including reim- of residence of any veteran who has bursement to the County for temporary as an incentive for property owners to been determined by the U.S. Depart- financing for, the costs of public safety make substantial improvements to exist- ment of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 facilities, including the construction, re- ing structures by renovating, percent service-connected, permanent, construction, enlargement, renovation rehabilitating, or replacing those struc- and total disability. and equipment of civil and criminal jus- tures. This tax exemption is also provided to tice facilities, police training and Proposed Amendment the surviving spouse of such a veteran, operational facilities and stations, fire The proposed amendment would au- so long as the surviving spouse contin- and rescue training facilities and sta- thorize the General Assembly to allow ues to occupy that property as the tions, including fire and rescue stations localities to provide a partial tax exemp- surviving spouse’s principal place of owned by volunteer organizations, and tion for real property that is subject to residence the acquisition of necessary land?” recurrent flooding, if improvements Proposed Amendment $73 million would be earmarked for have been made on the property to ad- The proposed amendment would al- improvements to four fire stations — dress flooding. The General Assembly low the surviving spouse of any veteran Mount Vernon ($16 million), Fairview and participating localities would be who has been determined by the U.S. ($16 million), Gunston ($13 million), allowed to place restrictions or condi- Department of Veterans Affairs to have and Seven Corners ($13 million) — that tions on qualification for the tax a 100 percent service-connected, perma- are all 37 years or older. An additional exemption. nent, and total disability to continue to $15 million would be used to improve “YES” vote will authorize the General claim the tax exemption currently pro- one of the eight volunteer stations that Assembly to allow localities to provide vided, even if the surviving spouse is more than 40 years old. a partial tax exemption for real property moves to a new principal place of resi- The Fairfax County Police Depart- that is subject to recurrent flooding, if dence that is owned by the surviving ment would receive $59 million: $18 improvements have been made on the spouse. million to renovate and expand the property to address flooding. “YES” vote will allow these surviving Mason District Station which was built “NO” vote will not allow such a tax spouses to move to a new principal place in 1975; $18 million to renovate and exemption. of residence that is owned by the surviv- upgrade its Criminal Justice Academy, ing spouse and still claim the tax and $18 million to renovate, expand or State Ballot Question Two exemption. replace the Police Evidence Storage Question: Shall the real property “NO” vote will not allow such surviv- Building used to store evidence for court tax exemption for a primary residence ing spouses to move and still claim the cases, and also houses the warrant desk that is currently provided to the surviv- tax exemption. and the victim services section. ing spouses of veterans who had a one The Adult Detention Center needs hundred percent service-connected, per- FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC $45 million of improvements to three manent, and total disability be amended SAFETY BOND wings, including plumbing, electrical, to allow the surviving spouse to move to TEXT: “Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, HVAC, elevator and fire protection sys- a different primary residence and still contract a debt, borrow money, and is- tems as well as security and camera claim the exemption? sue bonds in the maximum aggregate equipment. Present Law principal amount of $182,000,000 to $5 million would be used to improve The Constitution of Virginia currently provide funds, in addition to funds from the Jennings Judicial Center. requires the General Assembly to ex- public safety facilities bonds previously www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 ❖ 9 Newcomers & Community Guide

A view of some of the new, Mount Vineyard homes and interior courtyard. Site plan for the revitalized Fairfax Shopping Center, which will be re- Artist’s rendition of the residential and retail planned for Scout on the Site-preparation work has already begun for the Scout on the Circle named Point 50. Circle. project.

What’s on Fairfax City’s Horizon Multifamily homes, retail and redevelopment planned.

By Bonnie Hobbs square feet of retail divided between two would be centrally located, and a seven-story develop this land along Fairfax Boulevard The Connection buildings, plus a Giant Food store – which parking garage would have a pool on top. after the school leaves. The property also will be a 54,000-square-foot, full-service, Some 11,000 square feet of residential includes two, adjacent, single-family lots on he City of Fairfax is an exciting grocery store with pharmacy. Two parking amenities were also envisioned. Cedar Avenue. place to be because new things garages are also part of the project. But in February, the applicant asked to For the past 2-1/2 years, IDI executive Tare always on the horizon. Look Dubbed a “transit-oriented development,” amend the project. The new proposal main- Enrico Cecchi has proposed various incar- ing toward the future, several de- it’s located at Fairfax Circle and flanked by tains all the apartment units. But it features nations of a complex, mixed-used develop- velopment projects are either proposed or Fairfax Boulevard (Route 50), Lee Highway a more varied mix of apartments, including ment there, but many residents believe it in the works. Below are details about some (Route 29) and Pickett Road, so it will have studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bed- would be too dense. So he’s met with them of them: easy access to and from major highways. room. Furthermore, the commercial space and with City staff several times to come up The central And once the lease agreement was signed has been reduced to just 19,136 square feet, with something more palatable. green space with Giant, the project’s construction sched- including the 4,000 square feet for CASA. At the June 12 City Council public hear- Mount Vineyard with benches ule was accelerated and site-preparation The remaining 15,136 square feet of com- ing, the latest revision contained 295 resi- The Oak Knolls Realty Corp. is redevelop- provides a work has already begun. mercial use is proposed as a restaurant, plus dential units comprising 131 townhouses ing the former Oak Knolls apartment com- peaceful setting CBG, Clark Builders Group, will construct ground-floor retail. One of the previously and 164 condos, 20,000 square feet of re- plex into Mount Vineyard, which will boast inside the the all-rental apartments, and 6 percent of approved buildings has been removed from tail in two buildings, plus 24,000 square feet 102 brand-new condos and 30 townhouses. Mount Vineyard them will be affordable housing. Two build- the plan and the footprint of another has of commercial and/or community uses in the The site is 6 acres along Main and Oak neighborhood. ings will have retail uses on the first level been revised. And the pool has moved from retained, original portion of the school build- streets in Fairfax. Being constructed are two, and five stories of residential above. There’ll the roof of the garage to behind one of the ing. Fifteen of the townhouses along Fairfax 32-unit condominium buildings with eleva- be some 3-bedroom apartments, but most other buildings. The City Council public Boulevard would be live/work units with tors; 38 stacked condo units and 30 Photos by will be 1- and 2-bedroom units. Parking-ga- hearing on these revisions is tentatively retail on the bottom. townhomes, for 132 units total. Bonnie Hobbs rage entrances will be from Route 50 and scheduled for Sept. 11. The new, retail buildings would be one- The Connection They’re all for-sale units. The four-story, The revised site plan for the Novus Fairfax Gateway mixed-use develop- from a back street. The plan also contains a through street story and to the east and west of the remain- 32-unit condo buildings will have red-brick, ment. with a connection at the Bevan Drive signal ing school building. Overall, building heights fiber-cement siding, metal railings, stacked at Fairfax Boulevard, plus a new, un-signal- would be one to five floors, with three floors siding and bay windows on the corners. And porates several of the mature oak trees on vard and Eaton Place. Regency Centers LLC Novus Fairfax ized entrance on Lee Highway. The adjacent to neighborhoods. A four-story, a red-brick, courtyard wall along Oak Street Oak Street, plus a commemorative marker will replace the existing, outdated, 68,500- community’s road network could correspond multifamily building would face Oak Street, will offer privacy to the 22-foot townhome honoring Ratcliffe and Mount Vineyard. square-foot shopping center with 48,200 Gateway to the future redevelopment of the rest of with a five-story building behind it. units. Construction is almost complete and should square feet of commercial uses – a 30,000- In 2015, the Fairfax City Council approved the Kamp Washington triangle, while treat- Drivers would access the site via an exist- The developer is undergrounding all utili- be finished later this year. Meanwhile, many square-foot grocery store and retail build- Novus Fairfax Gateway LLC’s application to ing the section connecting Lee Highway to ing entrance from Oak Street and four points ties on site and in the adjacent rights of way people have already moved in and made this ings of 5,000, 7,000 and 6,200 square feet. transform part of the Kamp Washington tri- Fairfax Boulevard with several, traffic-calm- along Fairfax Boulevard. No vehicular con- on Oak and Main streets, constructing a bus neighborhood their new home. Three access driveways will be along angle between Fairfax Boulevard and Lee ing elements to reduce cut-through traffic. nections are proposed between the site and shelter, donating money for improvements Fairfax Boulevard, with another at a traffic Highway into a modern, community-serv- Also planned are trails connecting to ad- McLean, Cedar or Keith avenues. A service in nearby Pat Rodio Park and contributing light at University Drive. An access will also ing, mixed-use project. jacent properties, plus open space includ- road would run the length of the Fairfax $550,000 to the City of Fairfax toward af- Fairfax Shopping be added for the Whole Foods. There’ll be Planned for the 8.33-acre site were 403 ing a 5,600-square-foot contemplative space Boulevard frontage, and Fairfax Boulevard fordable housing. It’s also making no access to Eaton Place, but the University multifamily apartments, 24 of which would next to the Jermantown Cemetery. Novus would have slow-lane parking. streetscape improvements, providing a pe- Center/Point 50 Drive Extension will provide it. Work won’t be affordable dwelling units. Also slated will maintain this space and the cemetery. IDI would also add a shared-use path destrian connection to the park and reduc- Fairfax Shopping Center will be revitalized begin until late this year, but it’s earmarked were 29,000 square feet of first-floor com- along McLean and Cedar avenues and a 10- ing about 95 percent of the site’s surface and renamed Point 50. This development to start before the University Drive Exten- mercial uses – 25,000 square feet would be foot-wide walkway along the Fairfax Boule- water flow. will include a Whole Foods 365 grocery sion project does. for retail and a restaurant, and a 4,000- Paul VI Site vard frontage. The homes will feature “green” building store, plus a restaurant and two other retail square-foot office space would be dedicated The amount of open space was increased, practices and other contemporary amenities, uses in three, separate buildings. And Fairfax to the nonprofit CASA, Court-Appointed Redevelopment and the site will contain pocket parks and a including rooftop terraces and garage park- officials hope this project will be a catalyst Scout on the Circle Special Advocates. In 2020, Paul VI High School will move village green. Ultimately, though, the pub- ing. Mount Vineyard is the site of the former for future residential and mixed uses in the This already-approved, mixed-use devel- The commercial space and three- and four- from its 18.5-acre home in the City of Fairfax lic hearing was continued until Sept. 11 home of Richard Ratcliffe, the city’s origi- City’s Northfax area. opment will replace an obsolete strip mall The Paul VI High School site will be redeveloped when the school moves story buildings would front on Lee Highway to a much larger site in Loudoun County. when the Council is slated to act on the pro- nal architect. The community’s design incor- The site is 6.27 acres along Fairfax Boule- with 400 Class-A apartment units, 29,000 to Loudoun County. and Fairfax Boulevard. Five-story buildings And developer IDI Group Cos. hopes to re- posal. 10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 ❖ 11 A sampling of the many fun and family-friendly events Fairs & Festivals taking place around Fairfax County much of the year.

for children. Donations to participate September 2018 in classes benefit Cornerstones. Presented by Beloved Yoga. MONDAY/SEPT. 3 www.belovedyoga.com. Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Great July 2019 music, a craft show, food, 12 Herndon 4th of July Celebration. wineries and micro-brews and Bready Park at the Herndon culinary demonstrations. Visit Community Center, 814 Ferndale herndon-va.gov/recreation/special- Ave., Herndon. A family-fun event events/labor-day-festival for more. featuring games, arts and craft activities, bingo, food face painting, balloon artists, and fireworks. Visit SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 8-9 www.herndon-va.gov/recreation/ Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 am-5 pm special-events/4th-of-july for more. at Burke Centre Community Festival, Great Falls 4th of July Celebration 6060 Burke Centre Parkway Burke. & Parade. 5K Walk Run, Blood Festival includes an Arts & Craft Fair, Drive, Little Patriot Parade, and festival food vendors, amusement floats, horses, antique cars and pets rides, pony rides, musical File photo by Mark Mogl making a loop in the Main Parade. entertainment provided by local and Fireworks start after dusk. nationally recognized performers, www.celebrategreatfalls.org/4th-of- nature shows, after-hours Wine july-celebration-parade/ Garden. Visit www.virginia.org/ Vienna 4th of July Festival and Listings/Exhibits/ Fireworks Show. Live musical BurkeCentreFestival for more. entertainment, arts and crafts for kids, antique and classic car show and fireworks. Visit SATURDAY/SEPT. 15 www.viennava.gov for more. Dulles Day Plane Pull. At Dulles Fairfax’s Independence Day

International Airport, Dulles. The e Celebration. In the Downtown 2014 Dulles Day Family Festival & Fairfax Historic District. Plane Pull is a full day of excitement Independence day parade, historical with airplane and auto exhibits, the Celebrate Fairfax! tours, games, entertainment and children’s zone and bus pull, varied Attendees enjoy live entertainment, rides, fireworks. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ displays and activities, vendors, food about-us/special-events/ and entertainment. Visit games and food trucks as part of the 2018 independence-day-celebration www.planepull.com for more. Celebrate Fairfax! festival June 8-10 at the Obon Festival. Highlighting Japanese Fairfax Government Center. The annual culture at Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax SATURDAY/SEPT. 22 festival attracts tens of thousands of Station. Visit www.ekoji.org for Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 visitors each year. more. a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, Clifton Film Festival. 7 p.m. Reston. The Reston Multicultural Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Festival celebrates all the Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. only. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy live entertainment, dress, food, and MONDAY/MAY 13 Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Concert information: music, food and original films under cultural treasures from all over the Great Falls Annual Charity Golf Park Road, Springfield. Featured www.restontowncenter.com/ the stars. During the event there will world that are all here in Reston. Tournament. Hidden Creek during Springfield Days, witness the concerts. be two awards ceremonies, student’s Rain or shine. Free. Visit Country Club. 1711 Club House cardboard boat creations race along Great Falls Concerts on the Green. awards will be given during www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ Road, Reston. Join for a morning or Lake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village intermission and the 19+ category at attend-shows-events-exhibits/reston- afternoon round of golf and support $4 vehicle fee. Call 703-569-0285 or Centre Green. Come out with your the closing of the festival. For more multicultural-festival for more. our three Great Falls elementary email [email protected]. picnic baskets and chairs for an information, please visit schools while you are at it. Visit www.springfielddays.com for entertaining evening of free, live cliftonfilmfest.com Opportunities for sponsorships and more. music! 776 Walker Rd, Great Falls. Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 October 2018 volunteering are available! For more Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Full schedule list: Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at information: Festival. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bull Run www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Sit WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-13 www.celebrategreatfalls.org. Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, concerts-on-the-green/. in the shade and savor roast chicken Centreville. A fun-filled day with Lake Anne Summer Film Festival. Fairfax’s Fall for the Book and spicy sausages, enjoy dancing food, musical entertainment and Select Sundays, 8 p.m. Lake Anne and singing with the fiddler, test Festival. 4400 University Drive, THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 30-JUNE 2 more. Visit www.vintagevirginia.com Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, your water color and writing skills Fairfax. Enjoy literature and hear Herndon Festival 2019. Thursday: 6- for more. Reston. Grab a date, the family or a with Mr. Andrews at the Stationer. authors give readings at the Fall for 10 p.m. Friday 5-11 p.m. Saturday: Lake Anne Chalk on the Water group of friends, bring the lawn Visit 1771.org for more. the Book Festival. Visit 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Anne chairs and a picnic and enjoy the free www.fallforthebook.org for more. p.m. Northwest Federal Credit Union, Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, flicks under the stars. 200 Spring St., Herndon. Four day Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two- Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays & JULY-AUGUST SATURDAY/OCT. 13 outdoor festival with three day street-painting festival where Saturdays, 10 a.m. Performance Braddock Nights Concert Series. entertainment stages, two fireworks participants will create amazing venues include Burke Lake Park Taste of Annandale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake displays, Kid’s Alley with children’s street art. Festival goers can purchase Amphitheater, E.C. Lawrence Park Tom Davis Drive in central Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park art area, arts and craft show and a “plot” of brick space on the plaza Amphitheater, Mason District Park Annandale, between Columbia Pike Road, Springfield or Royal Lake Park, more! All ages. Visit and paint to their hearts delight Amphitheater, and Frying Pan Farm and John Marr Drive. The fourth 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. www.herndonfestival.net for more whatever flows from their Park Visitor Center. Entertain annual Taste of Annandale will Listen to musical performances in the information. imagination. Cost for spaces are $5 children, teach them the importance showcase local restaurants during a great outdoors. Visit for children, $10 for adults, and $15 of protecting our natural resources, daylong family-friendly celebration www.fairfaxcounty.gov/sites/parks/ for professional artist. Individuals introduce them to live entertainment aimed at building community spirit, files/assets/documents/ THURSDAYS/MAY-AUGUST can register at in an informal kid-friendly engaging young people, and performances/sesflyers18- Take a Break Concert Series. 7-9 www.chalkonthewater.com. Only atmosphere, and forge a connection promoting local businesses. Other braddocknights.pdf for location and p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 11404 100 spaces/plots are available for between kids and parks. Visit activities include a 5K; multicultural schedule. Washington Plaza W, Reston. On this event. Participants have a chance www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ music, dance, and other live Thursdays, take a break with this to win cash prizes for various performances/arts-in-the-parks for entertainment; a chili cook-off; and outdoor concert series. Visit categories, awarded by notable more. much more. August 2019 www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ community judges. The festival will Fairfax County 4-H Fair and take-a-break for a weekly lineup. also include food, a live DJ, a wine Carnival. garden. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9 At Frying Pan Farm Park, May 2019 Taste of Reston. Reston Town Center, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Friday: 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Enjoy Great Falls Artfest on the Green. FRIDAYS/MAY-AUGUST 11900 Market St., Reston. Carnival 6 p.m.-midnight; Saturday: 10 a.m.- old-fashioned family fun with carnival games, rides and tempting On the Great Falls Village Green. Herndon Friday Night Live! 6:30 games and rides with a family fun midnight; and Sunday: 11 a.m.-7p.m. foods. Stop by the 4-H Fair Great Falls Studios Spring Art Show p.m. 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Listen to zone. Visit www.restontaste.com for Fairfax County Government Center, throughout the weekend as and Sale under the big tent and a few great music on Friday nights during more. 12000 Government Center Parkway, exhibitors display their winning little tents, too. A plein air the summer. Visit herndonrocks.com/ Fairfax. Musical performances, rides, entries and get their farm animals competition and quick draw. With schedule.php for more. games and food. Call 703-324-3247 ready to show. Try a turn at farm prizes and a reception, Sponsored by JUNE-AUGUST or visit www.celebratefairfax.com/. chores, watch stage entertainment Arts of Great Falls. Then, a grand Reston Concerts on the Town. and enjoy horse and livestock finale “Blues Explosion” to close the Fridays, 7:30-10 p.m. Reston Town June 2019 shows.Thursday and Friday – free weekend and start the always Center Pavilion. Bring lawn chairs or SUNDAY/JUNE 14 Springfield Days. South Run Park, parking and discount tickets for popular season of Concerts on the picnic blankets and enjoy live music Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield. unlimited rides. Admission to the 4-H Green by Celebrate Great Falls. For in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. studios and wellness centers of Springfield Days is a community wide Fair and Carnival is free; $10 per car complete schedule and updates visit Rain or shine. Presented by Reston Northern Virginia will be offering celebration that includes a 5K run, parking fee on Saturday and Sunday. www.greatfallsart.org/artfest/ Town Center, Boston Properties, and classes, services, and information on “Pet Fest” and car show. Visit Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Reston Town Center Association. ways to care for your body, along www.springfielddays.com for more. frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details. Alcohol permitted at restaurants with live entertainment and activities 12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Run, Throw or Dive and Use Your Brain in NVSO

Northern Virginia File photos by Shirley Ruhe Northern Virginia Senior Senior Olympics Olympics competitors returns Sept. 15. volleyball and cornhole toss. New events this year include beach ball wallyball, By Shirley Ruhe canasta and croquet. The Connection Events will be held at 29 different parks, recreation centers and sports courts includ- nly $13 registers you in the ing Fairfax Senior Center-Green Acres, Tho- Northern Virginia Senior mas Jefferson Community Center, Wakefield OOlympics (NVSO) unless you District Park, Northern Virginia Badminton compete in 13 different cat- Club, The Jefferson, Prince William Golf egories like Charles Toftoy. At $2 for each Course, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church. event, it costs him $39 for registration plus Participants are required to be 50 years event participation. Several events require old or older and to reside in the cities of additional fees. At 83-years-old , Toftoy has Alexandria, Falls Church or Fairfax or the been competing in NVSO for many years. counties of Arlington, Loudoun, Fairfax, His current favorite event is pickleball which Fauquier, or Prince William. Most competi- he says is a national favorite. tions are held by age group and divided This year NVSO begins Saturday, Sept. 15 between men and women. with the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. fol- Registration ends postmarked Aug. 31 for lowed by track, rowing and diving events. regular mail and Sept. 3 for online regis- NVSO ends Sept. 26 with pickleball, yo-yo tration at www.nsvo.us. and bunko. In between there is everything Volunteers are also welcomed. To volun- from softball hit and throw, tennis doubles, teer at at event, call RSVP at 703-403-5360 swimming and track events, mini-javelin, or email [email protected].

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1 Ashby Pond Conservatory Site 9817 Ashby Road Size: 4 acres. Features: natural pond, picnic tables and a walking trail. 4 2 Cobbdale Park 66

3600 Burrows Ave. T 7 Size: 0.5 acres. Features: playground 18 equipment and picnic tables. 24 25 16 22 31 3 Country Club Hills Commons 10050 Spring Lake Terrace 20 10 Features: picnic pavillion, walking trail 29 50 3 27 and benches. 9 2 123 23 fax Blvd Fair 4 Dale Lestina Park 8

3157 Plantation Parkway Jermantown Road Size: 7 acres. Features: playground equipment and walking trail. 14 Road 50 Fairfax Blvd Old Lee Hwy 5 Daniels Run Elementary School Road 3705 Old Lee Highway 15 28

Features: playground equipment, soccer Chain Bridge Lee Hwy 29 5 Pickett field and two softball fields. Main S 237 t 6 Daniels Run Park 30 Embassy Lane, Estel Road, Heritage 1 Lane and Tedrich Boulevard 29 North S t 6 Size: 48 acres. Features: biking/hiking/ running trail, picnic pavillion, 13 children’s play area and wooded Ju dicia 21 parkland. l Dr 236 Main S 19 t 7 Draper Drive Park University Dr 9797 Beech Drive 17 Road Size: 16 acres. Features: biking/hiking/ 12 running trail and two multi-purpose turf fields. 26 Chain Bridge 8 Fairchester Woods Park 10836 Warkwick Ave. Size: 1 acre. Features: basketball court, 11 playground equipment and benches.

9 Fairfax High School 3501 Rebel Run Features: baseball and softball fields; 24 Stafford East Park basketball, racquetball and tennis 3255 Stafford Drive courts; and outdoor track. Features: undeveloped open space. 10 Gateway Regional Park 25 Stafford Drive Park 3333 Old Pickett Road 3300 Stafford Drive Features: bike trail, pavillion and Size: 24 acres. Features: barrier-free benches. playground, fully accessible walking trail, and a multi-purpose synthetic 11 Green Acres Center turf field. 4401 Sideburn Road Size: 10 acres. Features: basketball 26 Ted Grefe Park court, Little League baseball field, 9980 Mosby Road playground equipment, soccer fields Features: undeveloped open space and and indoor activity rooms. a walking trail. 12 Jester Property 27 Thaiss Memorial Park 10735 West Drive 3401 Pickett Road Features: undeveloped open space. Size: 10 acres. Features: Little League baseball fields, picnic pavillion and 13 Kitty Pozer Garden playground equipment. 10386 Main St. Features: benches. 28 Van Dyck Park 3720 Old Lee Highway. 14 Kutner Park Size: 20 acres. Features: lighted basket- 3901 Jermantown Road ball court, exercise trail, Size: 10.5 acres. Features: hiking trail, multi-purpose play areas, picnic picnic pavillion, playground equip- pavillion, playground equipment, ment, soccer field, tennis court and four lighted tennis courts and three volleyball court. At the center of Van Dyck Park is a large area filled with playground equipment. sand volleyball courts. A tot lot, with equipment for little ones, is located in another part of the park. 15 Pat Rodio Park 29 Westmore Elementary School 3800 Keith Ave. 11000 Berry St. Size: 4 acres. Features: football field, 16 Providence Elementary School 18 Ranger Road Park 21 Sager Trail Features: basketball court, Little League Little League baseball fields and 3616 Jermantown Road 9701 Ranger Road 10318 Sager Ave. baseball field, softball field, play- playground equipment. Features: basketball court, playground Size: 10 acres. Features: basketball Features: undeveloped open space and ground equipment and a soccer/ equipment, softball fields and court, picnic area and playground a fully accessible wooded walking football practice field. Little League baseball fields. path between Sager Avenue and 19 Ratcliffe Park Route 236/Main Street east. 30 Westmore Park 17 Providence Park 10300 Sager Ave. 4030 Fern St. 10715 West Drive Size: 6 acres. Features: picnic pavillion, 22 Shiloh Street Park Size: 1 acre. Features: basketball court, Size: 20 acres. Features: bik- basketball court, Little League base- 10400 Shiloh St. picnic pavillion and playground ing/hiking trails, picnic ball field, small multipurpose field Features: playground equipment and a equipment. pavillion, playground equip- and playground equipment. hiking trail. ment and tennis courts. 31 Willcoxon Park 20 Rebel Run Property 23 Sidney Lanier Middle School Van Dyck Park is one 9725 Fairfax Blvd. 9985 Fairfax Blvd. 3801 Jermantown Road Size: 3 acres. Features: hiking trail and of the gems of the Features: undeveloped open space. Features: indoor and outdoor basketball benches. City of Fairfax Parks courts, soccer fields, outdoor run- Department. ning track and indoor activity rooms. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 ❖ 15 File photos by Mark Mogle, PO TO featuring Great Falls National Park An Insider’s Guide to M A C map by Laurence Foong and design by Jean Card Parks Major Parks in the Area R IVER

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a special events pavilion. FH S t center, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitor LAC . center staff can answer questions and provide CH SR R information on park trails, facilities and local Carlyle House Historic E 1 IV points of interest. Pond study, bird watching, Park t. R R FORT canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPS 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 AC trails may BELVOIR adventures are just a few of the exciting www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/ M be used O programs offered by park rangers. 703-549-2997 OR PB T without prior O PB The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753 PC P arrangement. Pohick Bay by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Regional Park & G Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of the u n Pirates Cove MBG s Regional Parks most prestigious families in colonial Virginia. Meadowlark to Waterpark Their home quickly became a center of social n Botanical Gardens R 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, and political life in Alexandria and gained a d Lorton BR 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, MN . Bull Run Marina Regional Park & foothold in history when British General Vienna www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atlantis Waterpark Braddock made the mansion his headquarters in www.nvrpa.org/park/ pohick_bay/ 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville 1755. On the National Register of Historic meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ www.piratescovepohick.com www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ Places, Carlyle House is architecturally unique in 703-255-3631 703-339-6102 www.atlantisbullrun.com/ Alexandria as the only stone, 18th-century This 95-acre complex of large Pohick Bay is located on the 703-631-0552 Palladian-style house. Daily tours of the house, ornamental display gardens and Potomac River, 25 miles south of the Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and programs for schoolchildren, special events, unique native plant collections is nation’s capital. The boat launch facility is family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting exhibits and lectures explore the life and times open year round and include one of only three public access points to the Center open all year. Group Camping open daily of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria. walking trails, lakes, more than 20 Potomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bay Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open The site may be rented in the evenings for varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon April through October. Hours vary. Atlantis private functions and weddings. extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, boats for rent on the weekends, as well as family Waterpark features pools, a giant dumping gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms and and group camping, hiking, picnic areas and a bucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities for FH foliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical garden large play area for children. The park offers one all ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Day Fountainhead Regional Park setting is a popular meeting, reception, wedding of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station weekend through Labor Day, and is a member of and workshop location. Interpretive displays east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on www.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/ the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority accompany a restored 18th-century cabin. Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile family of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack bar 703-250-9124 land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, sells food, beverages and sweets. The observation deck of the Marina Building at OR including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterpark Fountainhead commands a spectacular view of Occoquan Regional Park is located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitors CR the widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir. 9751 Ox Road, Lorton can cool off under the 300-gallon dumping Cameron Run Regional Park/Great Summer activities include catfish tournaments, www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ bucket, fire the water cannons and splash down Waves Waterpark children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat tours 703-690-2121 the waterslide or search for buried treasure at 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria and more. This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and Buccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove www.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/ a touch of the past with its historic brick kilns www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/ HO and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Park 703-960-0767 Hemlock Overlook Regional Park lands, trails and associated waters are part of 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. www.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/ ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State recreation facilities in an urban area, including One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan 800-877-0954; 571-281-3556; Great Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in the River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered Parks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of wave pool, twist and turn down four-story water Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De- outdoor and environmental education. Programs slides, take a plunge down speed slides, play 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 signed & compiled by Jean Card and Laurence at Hemlock Overlook are open to the public and with friends in the shallow waters of the play and under, under age 4 are free. Foong. Photos by Renée Ruggles. groups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse

16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2018-19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HMP Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria nature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/ nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk 1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic 448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters 479 acres, multiple resource park

FRA Lee District Park 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, accessible playground 138 acres, district park

MDP Mason District Park 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunning 121.2 acres, district park and playing, as well as plenty of shade. Arts Center Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, CJP Clemyjontri Park beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from LAC Workhouse Arts Center 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean NWP Nottoway Park Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna 9601 Ox Road, Lorton 18.6 acres, special purpose park baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), PB www.lortonarts.org tennis (lit), trails, picnic Pohick Bay Golf Course 703-584-2900 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton 90.9 acres, district park The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course buildings, the main galleries and the recently 703-339-8585 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are RBP Riverbend Park This scenic golf course is located on the Mason baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), encouraged to interact with artists. In addition Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice community center, nature center, amphitheater, 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is facility features a driving range with practice trails nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ home to performing arts, including theater, film putting and chipping greens, and lessons from 650 acres, multiple resource park hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom institute, musical and dance performances. The PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an 411.2 acres, multiple resource park education department supports both the visual array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and and performing arts, offering classes and FPF Frying Pan Farm Park apparel. Other services include club making, workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve plans for the Workhouse include an event tournament coordinating. historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean open areas, playground historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, restaurants, apartments, music barn and 135.3 acres, multiple resource park PO garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on fishing Potomac Overlook Regional Park & 384.3 acres, natural resource park Nature Center site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other 2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207 activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith GSG Green Spring Gardens www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/ shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria SRD South Run District 703-528-5406 Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield Major Fairfax trails, open areas, gardens baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peaceful 30.9 acres, special purpose park woodland, trails, educational gardens, a small recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming picnic area and a Nature Center. The Nature County Parks 196 acres, district park Center features brand new exhibits called the HPP Hidden Pond Park “Energerium,” offering visitors a fun and BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter accessible way to learn energy basics and ways tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale they can help create sustainable energy nature trails, playground, fishing volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, solutions. The Nature Center also houses live 25.6 acres, community park animals and natural history exhibits. trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park 883.4 acres, multiple resource park 292.6 acres, multiple resource park SR Sandy Run Regional Park 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ 703-690-4392 The park is open to the public for the purpose of education, training, practice, and racing for competitive and recreational sculling and rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority may be launched from the docks or shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a facility for team training and competition for Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, kayak and crew athletes.

UH Upton Hill Regional Park & Ocean Dunes Waterpark 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington www.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/ www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/ 703-534-3437 or [email protected] Upton Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded oasis in the heart of the most densely populated area of Northern Virginia. A large outdoor water-park complex is a sparkling attraction in this wooded, urban park, which straddles the boundary line between Arlington and Fairfax counties. The deluxe miniature golf course boasts one of the longest mini golf holes in the world; the batting cages include nine baseball and softball cages. The park is open every day for hiking, picnicking, playing on the playground and enjoying the outdoors. Located within Upton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes is loaded with fun features for adults and children.

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21 Mosby Woods 30 George Mason 39 Twinbrook Road Neighborhood Park 56 Pohick Estates 9813 Five Oaks Road, Fairfax 9700 Braddock Road, Fairfax 5124 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 48 Ox Hill Battlefield 7450 Pollen Street, Lorton Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax Community Park Cultural Resource Park 57 Newington Commons 22 East Blake Lane 31 Rutherford 40 Middleridge 8915 Hooes Road, Lorton 9540 Bel Glade Street, Fairfax 4710 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5425a Governor Yeardley Drive, 49 Poburn Woods Neighborhood Park Community Park Community Park Fairfax 6325 Wendy Ann Court, Fairfax Sta- Neighborhood Park tion 58 Mason Neck West 23 Villa Lee 32 University Community Park 10418 Old Colchester Road, Lorton 2901 Hunter Road, Fairfax 10200 Braddock Road, Fairfax 41 Greenfield Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5349 Guinea Road, Fairfax 50 Brimstone Neighborhood Park 6600 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 59 Tattersall 24 Hideaway 33 Olde Forge Neighborhood Park 3405 Miller Heights Road, Oakton 2900 Glenvale Drive, Fairfax 4604 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 42 Monticello Community Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 5315 Guinea Road, Fairfax 51 Burke Lake & Golf Course Community Park 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 60 Oak Marr 25 Towers 34 Surrey Square Multiple Resource Park 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton 9350 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 4819 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 43 Kings Park West Multiple Resource Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax 52 Lake Mercer Community Park 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- 61 Borge Street 26 Armistead 35 Country Club View tion 3030 Borge Street, Oakton 8900 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 10609 Henrico Street, Fairfax 44 Lakeside Multiple Resource Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax Community Park 53 Levell W Dupell 62 Blake Lane School Site 27 Eakin (Mantua Section) 36 Crooked Creek 6812 Newington Road, Lorton 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton 8928 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax 9910 Commonwealth Blvd., Fairfax 45 Herzell Woods Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5328 Guinea Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 54 Mount Air Historic Site 63 Briarwood 28 Smokewood 37 Royal Lake 8600 Accotink Road, Lorton 2830 Zimpel Dr., Fairfax 4120 Whitacre Road, Fairfax 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax 46 Fairfax Hills Cultural Resource Park Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 4304 Holly Lane, Annandale Neighborhood Park 55 Southgate 64 Patriot 29 Ashford East 38 Rolling Woods Estates 7438 Pohick Road, Lorton 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax 4300 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5208a Marvell Lane, Fairfax 47 Fair Ridge Neighborhood Park District Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 12300 Meadow Field Drive, Fairfax 65 Mountain Road District 15620 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Burke Lake Golf Course is a par three course with a driving range that has been renovated into a Top Golf competitive range. The course re- mains unchanged, but the renovations are bringing a new club- house to the course.

A red caboose is a center of attraction at the Fairfax Station Train Depot.

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