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Aimee Vosper
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Park Planning

Fairfax County is home to more than one million residents and more than 23,000 acres of parkland. In 1950, the Fairfax County Park Authority was established with the mission of developing and maintaining the viability of this expansive system of parkland and facilities. Through the provision of quality facilities and services as well as the protection of the county’s cultural and natural resources, the Park Authority seeks to improve the quality of life for the county’s residents today and well into the future. To achieve its long-range objectives, the Park Authority has established a consistent and equitable process for the planning of park property and facilities. A key part of this process includes the development of park master plans, specific to each park and intended to establish a long-range vision towards future park uses and site development.

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Park Authority, Community Celebrate Completion of New McNaughton Fields Park Amenity
The new facility marks the realization of a long-held vision for McNaughton Fields Park since its establishment in 2016.
South Run Stream Valley Trail
Trail Maintenance Project Underway in South Run Stream Valley Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority has begun a trail maintenance project in South Run Stream Valley Park.
Mount Vernon Woods Skatepark
Feedback Sought on Skatepark Designs for Mount Vernon Woods Park
Feedback gathered during this period will guide the refinement of the final design for the skatepark, which is part of Phase II of the ongoing redevelopment project at Mount Vernon Woods Park.
Muddy Hole Park Ribbon-Cutting
Fairfax County Park Authority Celebrates New Playground and Outdoor Fun at Muddy Hole Farm Park
Families, friends, and community members gathered at Muddy Hole Farm Park on Nov. 4 to celebrate the opening of a brand-new playground and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon exploring nature.
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Ribbon-Cutting for New Amenity at McNaughton Fields Park Nov. 16
The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the public to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting for the newly completed restroom and concessions building at McNaughton Fields Park.
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The Park Planning Process

Like the population of Fairfax County, the demand for park and recreation options to serve county residents continues to grow. In order to meet the demand of the community for places to recreate, while at the same time protecting and preserving the county’s precious natural and cultural resources, the Park Authority has established the park master plan process to guide future improvements and changes to park property and facilities.
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Approved Park Master Plans

All park master plans are available for review. Please note that not all Fairfax County Parks have master plans. Some parks have not yet been planned and others, such as stream valley parks, may never be master planned. A master plan represents the long range (10 years or more) plan for the park's development. The master plan, and the facilities shown on it, may be built over a period of many years. Therefore, what is shown on the plan may not yet exist at the park site.
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