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Newcomers & Community Guide

By Jeffrey C. McKay

Lee District Supervisor

Welcome to Lee Dis-trict. You’ve cho-sen one of thefriendliest and

well-located communities inFairfax County. Here in Lee Dis-trict, we have a wonderful blendof history,m o d e r namenities, andsome amazingplans for thefuture, whichwill continueto enhance thequality of lifeof an alreadyexcellent, all-encompassingcommunity. I am proud of ourarea’s heritage, and we work hardto preserve our community’sneighborly atmosphere. We arealso proud to have a diverse com-munity, which enriches the expe-riences of our neighborhoods.

Your new home is a vibrant mixof neighborhoods, small familybusinesses, convenient shoppingcenters, parks and recreation cen-ters, and boasts excellent schools.We are neighbors to the FortBelvoir community, which not onlyserves our military residents, butoffers friendly amenities to every-one in our community.

If you are looking for an alter-native to driving, consider usingone of the many Metro bus routesthat serve our area, in addition toriding the train. You can travel toD.C., Maryland, and of course,throughout Fairfax County, usingthese modes of transportation.

Your new community is home toHuntley Meadows Park, one of thelargest parks in the Fairfax Countypark system, as well as manysmaller parks for quiet walks orsports activities.

The Lee District Recreation Cen-ter offers many amenities, includ-ing an Olympic-sized pool and ballfields. Summer in Lee District fea-tures free outdoor concerts in thebeautiful amphitheater at Lee Dis-trict Park. You can enjoy the bestof local produce at our FarmersMarkets, which are open springthrough fall.

The revitalization in our districtcontinues. The Richmond High-way Corridor, which is filled withactivity, has been approved for thelargest planning effort in FairfaxCounty since Tysons Corner. Em-bark, as it’s called, is a new landuse plan which creates a

multimodal future for pedestriansand drivers, preserves and im-proves our affordable housingstock, and creates more environ-mental controls. Our other revital-ization area, Central Springfield,is seeing tremendous enhance-ments and excitement, as well.

Lee District has outstanding civicand business resources with a long

Best of Lee DistrictSupervisor Jeffrey C. McKay welcomes newcomers.

Huntley Meadows Park – beautiful wildlife, a boardwalk,and many scheduled activities.

Jeffrey C.McKay

‘Must Visit’ Places❖ Huntley Meadows Park – beautiful wildlife, a boardwalk, and many

scheduled activities❖ Lee District RECenter – much more than just a gym❖ Lee District Family Recreation Area at Lee District Park (all accessible

park, sprayground, trail, and more!)❖ Historic Huntley – was home to Thomas Francis Mason, grandson of

George Mason❖ Springfield Town Center – warm, inviting atmosphere with many shops,

and restaurants to delight your day❖ Lake Accotink – tranquil and quiet 493-acre park

history of citizen involvement incommunity and government. Youare welcome to become part ofthat tradition.

Please stop by the FranconiaGovernment Center to say hello,and tell us how we can be of ser-vice. Our office is at 6121Franconia Road, and the phonenumber is 703-971-6262.

Viewpoints

What is the best partabout living here?

Interviews conducted at Pohick Regional Library in Burke.

Teagan Pollack, 9,of West Springfield

”That’s there’s cool places to go to andcool restaurants.”

Michaela Rossi of Springfield”I think this community has everything

that we need. The big city is close; themountains are close and all the stores— everything that we need.”

Dan Pulver of Springfield”We really enjoy the friends we’ve

made here and we really like the parksand the library and the resources.”

Marilyn Harriman of Springfield”There’s so many grocery stores, you

don’t have to drive very far to go to thegym, to go to the library, to go get or-ganic groceries, a plethora of grocerystores available.”

Renee Williams of Lorton“In this area in general, I like how

amongst all the busy, crazy roads, there’salways parks and quiet spots that youcan walk through nature. There’s somany playgrounds and things like thatfor our kids to play at.”

Lyle Shaffer of OrangeHunt in Springfield

”The availability of good medical ser-vices, primarily, and a lot of public ar-eas like this where we can enjoysightseeing. Those are the things weenjoy the most.”

—Steve Hibbard

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Attendees enjoy a ride as part of the Celebrate FairfaxFestival June 9, 2018. The 37th annual festival attractedtens of thousands of visitors.

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See On the Ballot, Page 12

First, be sure you are registered.Oct. 15 is the deadline to register,and to check your registration.Many voters across the country

have discovered that they have been unex-pectedly dropped from the voter rolls, sobe sure to check at elections.virginia.gov

Absentee Voting inPerson Begins Sept. 21

Voting early if you qualify is a goodchoice.

There are 20 valid reasons to vote absen-tee in Virginia, including working and com-muting to and from home for 11 or morehours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec-tion Day. Check the Virginia Department ofElections list to see if you are eligible:https://www.elections.virginia.gov/cast-ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.htmll

There are two ways to vote absentee, in-person and by mail. To do either, you shouldfirst check your voter registration status tomake sure it is up-to-date.

If you vote absentee in-person you willfill out the application when you arrive atthe in-person absentee location.In Person Absentee Voting,Locations, Dates and Hours

Scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 21,through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellitelocations.

Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Con-ference Room 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035

Sept. 21-Oct. 12Closed Monday, Oct. 8, Columbus DayMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Oct. 15-Nov. 3Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Satellite Locations:Oct. 13 - Nov. 3Weekdays: Monday thru Friday, 3 p.m. -

7 p.m.Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sundays: Closed❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121

Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310❖ Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond High-

way, Lorton, VA 22079❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co-

lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003❖ McLean Governmental Center, 1437

Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101

❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center,2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

❖ North County Governmental Center,1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA20190

❖ Providence Community Center, 3001Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151

❖ West Springfield Governmental Center,6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

Absentee Voting By MailTo track the status of your absentee bal-

lot application and ballot, you can view yourVirginia Voter Record, https://v o t e . e l e c t i o n s . v i r g i n i a . g o v /VoterInformation

The deadline to apply for an absenteeballot online, by mail, by fax, or by email is7 days prior to Election Day by 5 pm.

You can apply for your absentee ballotonline, https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Or print, complete, and sign the absen-tee ballot application (PDF), https://www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/V o t e r F o r m s / V i r g i n i aAbsenteeBallotApplication.pdf

Absentee ballot applications are alsoavailable for in-person visits at county gov-ernmental centers as well as Fairfax Countylibrary branches. Send in the completedapplication: Scan then email the applica-tion to [email protected] ormail the application to the Office of Elec-tions at Box 10161, Fairfax, VA 22038 orFax the application to the Office of Electionsat 703-324-3725. Once your completedapplication is received and accepted, your

absentee ballot will be sent to you in threebusiness days. If you have questions aboutyour ballot, call the Office of Elections at703-222-0776 (TTY 711).

Absentee ballots must be returned to theOffice of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day,Nov. 6, 2018 in order to be counted,

Virginia Voter IDAcceptable forms of valid identification:

Virginia driver’s license, Virginia DMV-is-sued photo ID, United States passport, Em-ployer-issued photo ID, Student photo IDissued by a school, college, or universitylocated in Virginia, Other U.S. or Virginiagovernment-issued photo ID, Tribal enroll-ment or other tribal photo ID, Virginia VoterPhoto ID card

Need a Photo ID?If you don’t have an ID, go to your voter

registration office to get a free Voter PhotoID, even on Election Day. You will be re-quired to complete an photo ID application,have your photo taken and to sign a digitalsignature pad.

Forgot photo ID on Election Day?If you get to your polling place without

acceptable photo ID, you can vote a provi-sional ballot. You will be given instructionson what to do so your vote can count.

A voter will have until noon on the Fri-day following the election to deliver a copyof the identification to the local electoralboard or to appear in person to apply for aVirginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters maysubmit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person, or through the mail or commercialdelivery service. The copy of the ID mustbe delivered to the electoral board by noonon Friday, or the provisional ballot cannotbe counted.

Also by noon on Friday following the elec-tion, the voter may appear in-person in theoffice of the general registrar, in the local-ity in which the provisional ballot was cast,and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card.At the completion of the application pro-cess, the voter may request a TemporaryIdentification Document. This documentcan be provided to the electoral board forthe identification requirement.

Upcoming Events to Register andGet Voter ID

The Office of Elections is open daily dur-ing normal business hours to provide resi-dents the opportunity to register to vote or

obtain a free voter photo ID if needed. 703-222-0776, 12000 Government Center Park-way Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035

The following special events will also pro-vide opportunity to register to vote and/orget your photo Virginia Voter card.

❖ Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane, Alexandria, 22306

❖ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., TheWoodlands Retirement Community, 4320Forest Hill Ct, Fairfax, 22030

❖ Monday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Heatherwood Retirement Community. 9642Burke Lake Road, Burke, 22015

❖ Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Greenspring Retirement Community, 7410Spring Village Drive, Springfield, 22150

❖ Tuesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Burke Health and Rehab Center, 9640 BurkeLake Road, Burke, 22015

❖ Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St #1,Herndon, 20170

❖ Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Lewinsville Retirement Residence, 1515Great Falls Street, McLean 22101

❖ Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane Alexandria, 22306

❖ Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Re-tirement Community, 1739 Kirby Road,McLean, 22101

UNITED STATES SENATECorey A. Stewart (R)Timothy M. Kaine (D)Matt J. Waters (L)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDistrict 8Thomas S. Oh (R)Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D)

District 10Barbara J. Comstock (R)Jennifer T. Wexton (D)

District 11Jeff A. Dove Jr. (R)Gerald Edward Connolly (D)Stevan M. Porter (L)

TWO VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS

State Ballot Question OneQuestion: Should a county, city, or town be

authorized to provide a partial tax exemption forreal property that is subject to recurrent flooding,if flooding resiliency improvements have been

made on the property?Present LawGenerally, the Constitution of Virginia provides

that all property shall be taxed. The Constitutionof Virginia also sets out specific types of propertythat may be exempted from taxation. For example,the Constitution of Virginia allows the General As-sembly to permit localities to provide a partialexemption from real estate taxes as an incentive forproperty owners to make substantial improvementsto existing structures by renovating, rehabilitating,or replacing those structures.

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would authorize the

General Assembly to allow localities to provide apartial tax exemption for real property that is sub-ject to recurrent flooding, if improvements havebeen made on the property to address flooding.The General Assembly and participating localitieswould be allowed to place restrictions or conditionson qualification for the tax exemption.

“YES” vote will authorize the General Assemblyto allow localities to provide a partial tax exemp-tion for real property that is subject to recurrentflooding, if improvements have been made on theproperty to address flooding.

Every year is election year in Virginia; mechanicsand details of voting require attention to detail.How To Vote

Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018; earlyvoting starts Sept. 21.

Election Day,Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m.-7p.m., Nov. 6.

To determine whether eligible and registeredto vote in this election, visit the VirginiaDepartment of Elections website atelections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Electionsoffice at 703-222-0776.

To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, 6 a.m.-7p.m. (General Election)

❖ Register/update address by: Monday, Oct.15.

❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 30.

❖ Vote early, in-person absentee, by appearingin person by 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3

For more information on voting in FairfaxCounty:

Fairfax County Office of Elections12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323Fairfax, VA, 22035Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY 711For 24-hour recorded information call 703-

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Caitlin Rincon of Clifton and her one-year-old daughterenjoy the music from the band Gin Blossoms at CelebrateFairfax 2018, one of the events families don’t want tomiss.

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Viewpoints

What do you like the bestabout living in Springfield?

Katya Scanlan, 8 year resident ofColonial Heights in West Springfield:

“I love my neighborhood the best, it’s filled with kids my kidsage.”

Jon Scanlan, 14, Colonial Heights“I like how it’s sort of a big town with a small town feel, every-

body is so kind to each other.”

Juliet Neal and Maura Park,Orange Hunt and Spring-field Estates

“Community.”

Ashton Streavigand son Beckley, 2,Springfield

“Lake Accotink.”

Derrick McJury, Kingstowneresident kayaking at Lake Accotink

“Very metropolitan area but being here, you’d never know it”

—Mike Salmon

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belonging to theVolunteer FireDepartment of

Greater Spring-field Station 22.

Standing guard at Greater Springfield Fire Station 22. A memorial statue at the American Legion Post 176.

The Veteran’s Bridge over Old Keene Mill Drive isthe site of a bridge walk every year hosted by Super-visor Jeff McKay (D-Lee).

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The Embark Richmond Highwayplan, which was approved by theBoard of Supervisors earlier thisyear, is going to change commut-

ing in Lee District for the better. It is a newland use plan that supports walking and bik-ing. It also calls for a bus rapid transit sys-tem in the short term, and the extension ofMetro’s Yellow Line in the long term.

Here is a link to a video which explainshow this futuristic vision will create ease forour commute along Richmond Highway:www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq9druGj2t8.

This plan is long overdue. Mt. Vernon Su-pervisor Dan Storck and I will spend muchof the next year working to bring it to life.In fact, we have created a group, the Strate-gic Economic Development Team, whichmeets monthly, and have already come upwith great ideas for the future of the Rich-mond Highway corridor.

Our other revitalization area, CentralSpringfield, is seeing tremendous positivegrowth. Springfield Town Center was againthe third most valuable property in FairfaxCounty, which continues to jump start in-terest in our area. Now that the Transporta-tion Security Administration is moving toSpringfield, I expect much of this positivemomentum to continue. We’ve already ap-proved the next phases of Springfield TownCenter and Kingstowne Center, which willcontinue to push forward this effort.

Lee District parks also have an excitingyear ahead.

This will be the first full year that the ac-cessible Family Recreation Area at Lee Dis-trict Park will be complete. Now, people ofall abilities can enjoy the trails, waterparks,and amenities we have to offer.

This will be an important year for LakeAccotink, which has been the subject ofmany community meetings working towardsa long-term solution to save the lake.

It will also be another great year to visitLee District’s crown jewel, Huntley Mead-ows Park, which features majestic forests,meadows, wetlands, and a boardwalk.

We will be seeing a number of new trailsand bike paths coming online for residents.Although this may seem to be of small con-sequence, it is big for promoting multimodaloptions, which makes a major impact in ourdistrict.

Our Office of Community Revitalizationis also investing in our area with improve-ments such as street sweeping, curb/medianrepairs, and other beautification efforts.

It’s a pleasure to represent Lee District andpartner with the great communities in it. Wewill continue to move forward, keeping ourfuture bright in the year ahead.

—Supervisor Jeffrey C. McKay

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“NO” vote will not allow such a tax exemption.

State Ballot Question TwoQuestion: Shall the real property tax exemption for a

primary residence that is currently provided to the survivingspouses of veterans who had a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be amended toallow the surviving spouse to move to a different primaryresidence and still claim the exemption?

Present LawThe Constitution of Virginia currently requires the General

Assembly to exempt from taxation the principal place of resi-dence of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability. This taxexemption is also provided to the surviving spouse of such aveteran, so long as the surviving spouse continues to occupythat property as the surviving spouse’s principal place of resi-dence

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would allow the surviving

spouse of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability to continue toclaim the tax exemption currently provided, even if the sur-viving spouse moves to a new principal place of residence thatis owned by the surviving spouse.

“YES” vote will allow these surviving spouses to move toa new principal place of residence that is owned by the sur-viving spouse and still claim the tax exemption.

“NO” vote will not allow such surviving spouses to moveand still claim the tax exemption.

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BONDTEXT: “Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a

debt, borrow money, and issue bonds in the maxi-mum aggregate principal amount of $182,000,000to provide funds, in addition to funds from public

safety facilities bonds previously authorized, to fi-nance, including reimbursement to the County fortemporary financing for, the costs of public safety fa-cilities, including the construction, reconstruction, en-largement, renovation and equipment of civil andcriminal justice facilities, police training and opera-tional facilities and stations, fire and rescue trainingfacilities and stations, including fire and rescue sta-tions owned by volunteer organizations, and the ac-quisition of necessary land?”

$73 million would be earmarked for improvementsto four fire stations — Mount Vernon ($16 million),Fairview ($16 million), Gunston ($13 million), andSeven Corners ($13 million) — that are all 37 yearsor older. An additional $15 million would be used toimprove one of the eight volunteer stations that ismore than 40 years old.

The Fairfax County Police Department would re-ceive $59 million: $18 million to renovate and ex-pand the Mason District Station which was built in1975; $18 million to renovate and upgrade its Crimi-nal Justice Academy, and $18 million to renovate,expand or replace the Police Evidence Storage Build-ing used to store evidence for court cases, and alsohouses the warrant desk and the victim services sec-tion.

The Adult Detention Center needs $45 million ofimprovements to three wings, including plumbing,electrical, HVAC, elevator and fire protection systemsas well as security and camera equipment. $5 mil-lion would be used to improve the Jennings JudicialCenter.

On The Ballot

By Shirley Ruhe

The Connection

Only $13 registers you in the NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) un-less you compete in 13 different cat-egories like Charles Toftoy. At $2 for

each event, it costs him $39 for registration plusevent participation. Several events require addi-tional fees. At 83-years-old, Toftoy has been com-peting in NVSO for many years. His current favor-ite event is pickleball which he says is a nationalfavorite.

This year NVSO begins Saturday, Sept. 15 withthe opening ceremony at 9 a.m. followed by track,rowing and diving events. NVSO ends Sept. 26 withpickleball, yo-yo and bunko. In between there iseverything from softball hit and throw, tennisdoubles, swimming and track events, mini-javelin,volleyball and cornhole toss. New events this yearinclude beach ball wallyball, canasta and croquet.

Events will be held at 29 different parks, recre-ation centers and sports courts including Fairfax Se-nior Center-Green Acres, Thomas Jefferson Com-munity Center, Wakefield District Park, Northern Vir-ginia Badminton Club, The Jefferson, Prince Will-iam Golf Course, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

Participants are required to be 50 years old or olderand to reside in the cities of Alexandria, Falls Churchor Fairfax or the counties of Arlington, Loudoun,Fairfax, Fauquier, or Prince William. Most competi-tions are held by age group and divided between menand women.

Registration ends postmarked Aug. 31 for regularmail and Sept. 3 for online registration atwww.nsvo.us.

Volunteers are also welcomed. To volunteer at atevent, call RSVP at 703-403-5360 or [email protected].

Northern Virginia SeniorOlympics returns Sept.15, at 29 different venues.

Run, Throw or Dive in NVSO

File photos by Shirley Ruhe

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics com-petitor.


Julie Coons, CAE will serve as theNorthern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce’s next president and

CEO effective Sept. 10.Coons currently serves as chief oper-

ating officer of the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus based in Arlington.She brings to the Northern VirginiaChamber diverse experience leading re-gionally-focused business organizations,guiding financial and brand transforma-tions, and successfully advocating forbusiness in local, state, national and internationalarenas. Among her leadership roles, she served pre-viously as president and CEO of the Electronic Re-tailing Association and, prior to that role, as presi-dent and CEO of the Maryland Tech Council.

The selection of Coons as the chamber’s next presi-dent and CEO comes after a national search facili-tated by The McCormick Group, a national execu-tive search consulting firm, and led by the chamber’sSearch Committee, chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEOof Helios HR.

“After a comprehensive search process, we arepleased to have identified the best individual to leadthe Chamber into its next season of growth, innova-tion, and member service,” said Jennifer Siciliano,chief communications and external affairs officer,Inova, and chair of the Northern Virginia ChamberBoard of Directors.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber has an outstand-ing reputation serving and representing NorthernVirginia’s robust business community,” said Coons.“This is an exciting time for Northern Virginia and

Greater Washington, and the chamberis well positioned to develop new andexciting opportunities for businessesfrom across our region to engage, inter-act, and lead.“

The Northern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce, the “Voice of Business inNorthern Virginia,” represents over 650local employers with more than 500,000regional employees. For 90-plus years,the Northern Virginia Chamber has beenworking hand-in-hand with companies

in the region to build a strong business community.To learn more about visit http://www.novachamber.org and follow the Northern Vir-ginia Chamber on Twitter: @NOVAChamber

UPCOMING NOVA CHAMBER EVENTS❖ Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit, Aug.

29, at 8 – 10 a.m., Waddell Theater, Join the NorthernVirginia Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Chamber ofCommerce, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, LoudounCounty Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber ofCommerce, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commissionfor a roundtable featuring the mayor of the City ofAlexandria, chairs of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince Williamcounties, as well as the vice chair of Arlington County.

❖ Capital Region Business Forum, Sept. 6, at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.,Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Virginia Gov. RalphNortham, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and D.C. MayorMuriel Bowser will discuss their plans to workcooperatively to bolster the regional economy.

❖ 2018 Virginia Senatorial Debate, Sept. 26, at 5 – 8 p.m.,Capital One Bank, between U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) andChairman at-large of the Prince William Board of CountySupervisors Corey Stewart (R). Chuck Todd of NBC’s MeetThe Press, will moderate, to be televised live on NBC4.

New President To LeadNorthern Virginia Chamber

Julie Coons



The Fairfax County Civilian Re-view Panel and the IndependentPolice Auditor were establishedby the Board of Supervisors as

recommended by the Ad Hoc Police Prac-tices Review Commission, formed after thepolice shooting death of John Geer. Thepanel and the auditor are independent fromthe Police Department and report directlyto the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

The nine-member Police Civilian ReviewPanel’s mission is to enhance police legiti-macy and to build and maintain trust be-tween the citizens of Fairfax County, theBoard of Supervisors, and the FairfaxCounty Police Department. The panel re-views police investigations resulting frompublic complaints about officers of theFairfax County Police Department. Thepanel has nine members who are FairfaxCounty residents.

The panel reviews investigations involv-ing police misconduct, including rudeness,threats, verbal abuse, harassment, racialprofiling, and discrimination.

Current panel members are: RhondaVanLowe, Chair; Doug Kay, Vice-Chair;Hansel Aguilar; Kathleen Davis-Siudut;Steve Descano; Hollye Doane; AnnaNorthcutt; Randy Sayles; Adrian Steel.

The panel generally meets in open ses-sion on the first Thursday of every monthat 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Check www.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar/ShowCalendar.aspx

The Independent Police Auditor’s missionis to bolster trust between the citizens ofFairfax County and the Fairfax County Po-lice Department by providing accountabil-ity, fairness, transparency and trust in thecomplaint system and investigative process.The Independent Police Auditor also pro-vides an accessible, safe, impartial, and re-sponsive intake venue for complaints aboutthe Fairfax County Police Department and

its employees.The Office of the Independent Police Au-

ditor (OIPA) reviews police investigationsinvolving use of force and serves as an in-dependent intake venue for complaints.

Both the panel and the auditor determinewhether the police investigation was thor-ough, accurate and impartial.

HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINTIf you feel you have experienced or ob-

served misconduct by a Fairfax County po-lice officer, you are encouraged to file acomplaint. You will not be penalized by thepolice or any county official for filing a com-plaint.

FILL OUT A COMPLAINT FORM❖ You may use a printed copy of the

online form.❖ You may also complete a complaint

form online.Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/

policeauditor❖ You may file your completed form by

mailing it to: Office of the Independent Po-lice Auditor; 12000 Government CenterParkway, Suite 233A; Fairfax, VA 22035

❖ You may file online. Instructions areprovided at the website.

❖ You may deliver a completed complaintform to the Auditor’s Office at the aboveaddress or to any Fairfax County Police Sta-tion.

If you need help completing the form, call703-324-3459 or [email protected]

HOW IT WORKS❖ When a complaint is received, it is sent

to the Police Department for investigation.❖ Investigators interview the person who

filed the complaint and witnesses.❖ Police examine the evidence and write

a report outlining the findings.

❖ The person who filed the complaint re-ceives a letter summarizing findings of theinvestigation.

❖ If the person does not agree with theoutcome of the investigation, he or she asksfor a review.

❖ If a review is requested, either the Ci-vilian Review Panel or the Independent Po-lice Auditor reviews the investigation andissues a public report.

MORE ABOUT THE INDEPENDENTPOLICE AUDITOR

The Board of Supervisors appointed Ri-chard G. Schott, a 27-year Federal Bureauof Investigation (FBI) veteran, as FairfaxCounty’s first independent police auditor.Schott reports directly to the board, whichapproved the creation of the position as afollow up to one of the recommendationsof the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Com-mission. Among his roles, Schott will beresponsible for:

❖ Monitoring and reviewing internal in-vestigations of Police Department officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths anduse-of-force cases in which an individual iskilled or seriously injured.

❖ Requesting further investigations if hedetermines that an internal investigationwas deficient or conclusions were not sup-ported by the evidence.

❖ Issuing public reports for each reviewedinternal investigation.

❖ Reviewing all resident complaint inves-tigations of alleged excessive or unneces-sary force by officers.

❖ Producing annual reports that analyzetrends and recommend improvements.

Schott has spent his entire 27-year FBIcareer as a special agent working with lo-cal law enforcement officers, and for thepast 16 years has provided training to mem-bers of state and local law enforcementagencies, including legal issues associated

with police officers’ use of force and deadlyforce.

He has experience with Color of Law vio-lations, including reviewing police reportsand citizen complaints, recommending toU.S. Department of Justice attorneyswhether or not to proceed with investiga-tions and conducting the ensuing investi-gations.

Schott is also an instructor at the FBIAcademy in Quantico, where he has taughtthousands of new agents on basic constitu-tional criminal procedure and the legalramifications involved when an agent usesforce.

He supervised the division’s forfeitureprogram. As a special agent for the Birming-ham Division, he orchestrated security forthe 1996 Summer Olympic Games’ soccerevents in the area.

Schott received a bachelor’s degree inpolitical science from the University of NewOrleans and his juris doctorate from theLoyola University School of Law in NewOrleans.

Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement in Fairfax CountyOffice of the Independent Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel now reviewing cases.

File Photo by Mary Kimm

The nine members of the Civilian Review Panel marked with *: Gerarda Culipher, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court; Randy Sayles,* Oak Hill; RhondaVanLowe,* Reston; Kathleen Davis-Siudut,* Springfield; Adrian Steel,* McLean; Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Board of Supervisors; Judge WilliamWebster, former director of FBI and CIA; Supervisor John Cook, chairman of Public Safety Committee; Jean Senseman,* Lorton; Douglas Kay,*Fairfax; Hollye Doane,* Oakton; Steve Descano,* Springfield; and Hansel Aguilar,* Fairfax.

The Civilian ReviewPanel’s mission is toenhance policelegitimacy and to buildand maintain trustbetween the citizens ofFairfax County, the Boardof Supervisors, and theFairfax County PoliceDepartment.


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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide islooking to expand its team ofvolunteers for the upcoming taxseason. Tax-Aide, now in its 51styear, offers free in-personpreparation and assistance to anyone,especially those 50 and older, whocan’t afford a tax preparation service.Volunteers make a difference in theircommunities by assisting many older,lower-income taxpayers, and theirfamilies, who might otherwise missout on the tax credits and deductionsthey’ve earned. To learn aboutvolunteer opportunities, visitaarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

Docents Needed. Sundays 1-4 p.m. atthe Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road in FairfaxStation. Greet museum visitors andtell them about the exhibits, themuseum and the its railroad and CivilWar history. Ideal for thoseinterested in railroads, the Civil Warand Northern Virginia history.Training and orientation provided.Other volunteer opportunities aregardening, publicity and exhibitplanning. Call 703-945-7483.

Assistance League of NorthernVirginia, a volunteer nonprofit,invites community members to jointhe organization to participate in itsReading Express program. Volunteersprovide one-on-one tutoring to firstgrade students during the schoolyear. To learn more contact VPMembership Mary Gronlund [email protected] or ProgramCoordinator Lynn Barron [email protected].

STEM Professionals Needed. Helpassist K-12 STEM teachers as part ofthe American Association for theAdvancement of Science’s STEMVolunteer Program,stemvolunteers.org, during the 2018-19 school year. In the 2017-18 schoolyear, there are 85 volunteers in sixNorthern Virginia school districts.Contact Don Rea at 571-551- 2488,or [email protected].

Volunteer Adult Mentors Needed.Help assist the Department of FamilyServices’ BeFriendA-Child mentoringprogram. The mentors provideopportunities for companionship,guidance and support to childrenwho have been abused andneglected, or who are at risk of abuseand neglect. Contact Ibrahim Khalilat [email protected] 703-324-4547.

Volunteers needed at the FairfaxStation Railroad Museum, 11200Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station.The Museum offers a variety ofexciting volunteer opportunities inMuseum events, programs andadministration. [email protected] or703-945-7483 to explore servicesthat will fit your schedule andinterests. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703-425-9225

RSVP, a volunteer network for seniorsseeking service opportunities in andaround Fairfax County, ArlingtonCounty and the City of Alexandria,offers a wide array of opportunitiesfor volunteers 55 and older. RSVPvolunteers enjoy flexible schedules,free accident and liability insurancewhile serving, optional mileage andmeal reimbursement and are invitedto volunteer group projects and socialgatherings. To sign up for anupcoming orientation, email CarlyHubicki [email protected] or callRSVP at 703-403- 5360. To learnmore about RSVP, visitwww.rsvpnova.org.

Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves those 50 and olderwho no longer drive. Volunteerdrivers are needed for trips

(Monday-Friday) to medicalappointments and companionshopping within the Fairfax/Burkearea. Office workers are needed toanswer phones in the SCFB office(Monday-Friday) to match driversand those who need rides. Call 703-323-4788.

Master Gardener Training. TheFairfax County Master GardenerAssociation offers plant clinics, hometurf training or speakers forhomeowner’s meetings. Fees vary.Visit fairfaxgardening.org or call MGHelp Desk at 703-324-8556 for more.

Volunteers Needed. PRS is lookingfor empathetic and caring volunteersto make phone calls to older adultswho may be feeling socially isolated.The commitment is one 3-hour shiftper week for one year. Located inArlington. Ages 21 & up. Intensivetraining provided. Learn more andapply: prsinc.org/carering-volunteering/. Questions? [email protected].

The Northern Virginia Long TermCare Ombudsman Programneeds volunteer advocates forresidents in nursing homes andassisted living facilities. Contact LisaCallahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711or email [email protected]. Also visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/

Fairfax County needs volunteers todrive older adults to medicalappointments and wellnessprograms. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.

Respite Care volunteers give familycaregivers of a frail older adult awell-deserved break so they can goshopping, attend a doctor’sappointment or just have coffee witha friend. Volunteers visit and overseethe safety of the older adult for a fewhours each month. Support andtraining are provided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, [email protected].

Volunteer Fairfax seeks individuals,families, youth and corporate groupsfor service opportunities at a varietyof nonprofit agencies. One-timespecial events or ongoing activitiesare available at volunteerfairfax.orgor call 703-246-3460.

Volunteers Needed for Driving &Administrative AssistanceVolunteer drivers are needed for tripsMonday - Friday to medicalappointments and companionshopping within the Fairfax/Burkearea. Office Workers are needed toanswer phones in the SCFB officeMonday - Friday to assist individualsrequesting rides and to match anavailable driver for each request. Ifyou can volunteer your time or ifsomeone you know is unable to getout and needs weekly calls and visits,or you would like to be a caller orvisitor, please contact the SCFB officeat 703-323-4788.

Volunteer with CASA and Lift Up aChild’s Voice. Become a CourtAppointed Special Advocate andprovide an abused and neglectedchild with a voice within theconfusing child welfare system.Fairfax CASA is a 501(c)3 publiccharity that provides every child withan open abuse and neglect case inthe Fairfax County Juvenile andDomestic Relations Court with avoice. Our goal is to find every childa safe and loving home by reportingto the courts on the “best interest” ofthe child. While many children havesocial workers, foster par–ents,therapists and teachers which changeover time, the CASA volunteer isoften the only stable adult presencein their life. Join Fairfax CASA inraising awareness about thevolunteering opportunities within ourorganization. Visitwww.fairfaxcasa.org.


National ParksGF Great Falls National Park

9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLeanwww.nps.gov/grfaGreat Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark. The Visitor Center

and bookstore are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, springthrough fall seasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac River.Swimming and wading in the Potomac are prohibited.

GW George Washington Memorial Parkway

www.nps.gov/gwmp703-289-2500The GW Parkway includes more than 25

sites, ranging from historic homes towildlife preserves. Join a ranger for a freeprogram or explore sites independently. Some parksites, including Turkey Run Park, TheodoreRoosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., close atdark. The Parkway itself remains open 24 hoursa day to vehicle traffic.

WTWolf Trap National Park

for the Performing Arts1551 Trap Road, Viennawww.nps.gov/wotr/The only national park dedicated to

presenting the performing arts.From May through September,multiple amphitheaters in the parkpresent musicals, dance, opera, jazz,and popular and country music. Explorethe park without the crowds from October- April. The Barns at Wolf Trap offer indoorentertainment through the winter months.

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pool. The park alsofeatures a deluxe miniaturegolf course, a nine-stationbatting cage, picnic shelters, anda special events pavilion.

CHCarlyle House Historic

Park121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/703-549-2997The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753

by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride,Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of themost prestigious families in colonial Virginia.Their home quickly became a center of socialand political life in Alexandria and gained afoothold in history when British GeneralBraddock made the mansion his headquarters in1755. On the National Register of HistoricPlaces, Carlyle House is architecturally unique inAlexandria as the only stone, 18th-centuryPalladian-style house. Daily tours of the house,programs for schoolchildren, special events,exhibits and lectures explore the life and timesof John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria.The site may be rented in the evenings forprivate functions and weddings.

FHFountainhead Regional Park

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/703-250-9124The observation deck of the Marina Building at

Fountainhead commands a spectacular view ofthe widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir.Summer activities include catfish tournaments,children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat toursand more.

HOHemlock Overlook Regional Park

13220 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/800-877-0954; 571-281-3556;Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of

outdoor and environmental education. Programsat Hemlock Overlook are open to the public andgroups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse

trails maybe usedwithout priorarrangement.

MBGMeadowlark

Botanical Gardens9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,

Viennawww.nvrpa.org/park/

meadowlark_botanical_gardens/703-255-3631This 95-acre complex of large

ornamental display gardens andunique native plant collections isopen year round and includewalking trails, lakes, more than 20varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, anextensive shade garden, native wildflowers,gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms andfoliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical gardensetting is a popular meeting, reception, weddingand workshop location. Interpretive displaysaccompany a restored 18th-century cabin.

OROccoquan Regional Park

9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and

a touch of the past with its historic brick kilnsand the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Parklands, trails and associated waters are part ofthe Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals.One hour Tour Boat Rides on the OccoquanRiver to Belmont Bay and back. OfferedSaturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12and under, under age 4 are free.

PBPohick Bay

Regional Park &Pirates Cove

Waterpark6501 Pohick Bay Drive,Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/www.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102

Pohick Bay is located on thePotomac River, 25 miles south of the

nation’s capital. The boat launch facility isone of only three public access points to thePotomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bayoffers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jonboats for rent on the weekends, as well as familyand group camping, hiking, picnic areas and alarge play area for children. The park offers oneof the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located onMason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileland that shelters an abundance of wildlife,including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterparkis located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitorscan cool off under the 300-gallon dumpingbucket, fire the water cannons and splash downthe waterslide or search for buried treasure atBuccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove

An Insider’s Guide to

Major Parks in the AreaParks

MN Mason Neck State Park

7301 High Point Rd. Lortonwww.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/

mas.shtml#703-339-2385 or 703-339-2380 (visitor center)[email protected] park’s visitor center was expanded in 2010 to

include a new exhibit room, gift shop andmeeting room. There are several exhibits in thecenter, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitorcenter staff can answer questions and provideinformation on park trails, facilities and localpoints of interest. Pond study, bird watching,canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPSadventures are just a few of the excitingprograms offered by park rangers.

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Bull Run Marina Regional Park &Atlantis Waterpark7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/www.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and

family camping. Bull Run Public ShootingCenter open all year. Group Camping open dailyJan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf openApril through October. Hours vary. AtlantisWaterpark features pools, a giant dumpingbucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities forall ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day, and is a member ofthe Northern Virginia Regional Park Authorityfamily of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack barsells food, beverages and sweets.

CRCameron Run Regional Park/Great

Waves Waterpark4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandriawww.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/703-960-0767Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of

recreation facilities in an urban area, includingGreat Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in thewave pool, twist and turn down four-story waterslides, take a plunge down speed slides, playwith friends in the shallow waters of the play

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also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunningand playing, as well as plenty of shade.Captain’s Galley snack bar features food,beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PBPohick Bay Golf Course

10301 Gunston Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course703-339-8585This scenic golf course is located on the Mason

Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practicefacility features a driving range with practiceputting and chipping greens, and lessons fromPGA pros. A full-service pro shop features anarray of name-brand golf clubs, equipment andapparel. Other services include club making,custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting andtournament coordinating.

POPotomac Overlook Regional Park &

Nature Center2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/703-528-5406On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington,

Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peacefulwoodland, trails, educational gardens, a smallpicnic area and a Nature Center. The NatureCenter features brand new exhibits called the“Energerium,” offering visitors a fun andaccessible way to learn energy basics and waysthey can help create sustainable energysolutions. The Nature Center also houses liveanimals and natural history exhibits.

SRSandy Run Regional Park

10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/703-690-4392The park is open to the public for the purpose of

education, training, practice, and racing forcompetitive and recreational sculling androwing. Only shells and other boats authorizedby the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority may be launched from the docks orshoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers afacility for team training and competition forOlympic, college, high school and club canoe,kayak and crew athletes.

UHUpton Hill Regional Park & Ocean

Dunes Waterpark6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlingtonwww.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/703-534-3437 or [email protected] Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded

oasis in the heart of the most densely populatedarea of Northern Virginia. A large outdoorwater-park complex is a sparkling attraction inthis wooded, urban park, which straddles theboundary line between Arlington and Fairfaxcounties. The deluxe miniature golf courseboasts one of the longest mini golf holes in theworld; the batting cages include nine baseballand softball cages. The park is open every dayfor hiking, picnicking, playing on the playgroundand enjoying the outdoors. Located withinUpton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes isloaded with fun features for adults and children.

Arts CenterLAC Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.lortonarts.org703-584-2900The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio

buildings, the main galleries and the recentlyopened Youth Arts Center. Visitors areencouraged to interact with artists. In additionto visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center ishome to performing arts, including theater, filminstitute, musical and dance performances. Theeducation department supports both the visualand performing arts, offering classes andworkshops in a variety of disciplines. Futureplans for the Workhouse include an eventcenter, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre,restaurants, apartments, music barn andgarden/horticultural area. Other buildings onsite, yet to be renovated, may provide for otheractivities such as a visitors center, a blacksmithshop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space.

Major FairfaxCounty ParksBLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationvolleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf,

trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing883.4 acres, multiple resource park

CJP Clemyjontri Park

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLeanfitness, picnic areas and playgrounds18.6 acres, special purpose park

ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

5040 Walney Road, Chantillybaseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit),

community center, nature center, amphitheater,trails

650 acres, multiple resource park

FPF Frying Pan Farm Park

2717 West Ox Road, Herndonhistoric structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails,

open areas, playground135.3 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens

4603 Green Spring Road, AlexandriaCommunity Center, historic structure, biking/hiking

trails, open areas, gardens30.9 acres, special purpose park

HPP Hidden Pond Park

8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfieldtennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/

nature trails, playground, fishing25.6 acres, community park

HMP Huntley Meadows Park

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandrianature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/

nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldbasketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Restonsoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater,

carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters479 acres, multiple resource park

FRA Lee District Park

6601 Telegraph Road, Franconiasoftball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball,

volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground,accessible playground

138 acres, district park

MDP Mason District Park

6621 Columbia Pike, Annandalesoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball

(lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park,amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness

121.2 acres, district park

NWP Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Road, Viennabaseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit),

tennis (lit), trails, picnic90.9 acres, district park

RBP Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Fallsnature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/

hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom411.2 acres, multiple resource park

SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve

7400 Georgetown Pike, McLeanhistoric structure, historic/hiking/nature trails,

fishing384.3 acres, natural resource park

SRD South Run District

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfieldbaseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming196 acres, district park

WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter

8100 Braddock Road, Annandalesoftball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park292.6 acres, multiple resource park


Map Number Park NameAddress, CityProperty Class

1 Lorton9518 Richmond Highway, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

2 Springfield Forest6400 Kalmia Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

3 Franconia6432 Bowie Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

4 Lee High6501 Deepford Street, SpringfieldCommunity Park

5 Monticello Woods6444 Northanna Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

6 Trailside6000 Trailside Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

7 Loisdale7419 Loisdale Road, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

8 Lynbrook6005 Augusta Drive, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

9 Hooes Road7233 Hooes Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

10 Springvale6508 Spring Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

11 Lake Accotink7500 Accotink Park Road, SpringfieldMultiple Resource Park12 Brookfield7417 Floyd Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

13 Byron Avenue6500 Byron Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

14 Hooes Road School Site7336 Hooes Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

15 Kings Park8717 Trafalgar Ct., SpringfieldCommunity Park

16 Flag Run7620 Elgar Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

17 Leewood7111 Woodland Drive, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

18 Deerlick6821 Braddock Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

19 Edsall6845 Edsall Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

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20 North Springfield7025 Leesville Boulevard, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

21 Royal Ridge7417 Floyd Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

22 Carrleigh Parkway8020 Carrleigh Prkwy, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

23 Cardinal Forest6121 Roxbury Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

24 Hunter Village7700 Jansen Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

25 Hidden Pond8511 Greeley Boulevard, SpringfieldCommunity Park

26 West Springfield6805 Caneel Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

27 West Springfield Village6910 Loudoun Lane, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

28 Rolling Forest7019 Flax Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

29 Cherry Run7001 Cottontail Court, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

30 South Run District7550 Reservation Drive, SpringfieldDistrict Park

31 Huntsman9150 Dorothy Lane, SpringfieldCommunity Park

32 Rolling Wood School Site7511 Chancellor Way, SpringfieldCommunity Park

33 Chapel Acres7900 Giles Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

34 Saratoga8121 North Umberland Road, Spring-

fieldCommunity Park

35 Loftridge5549 Janelle Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

36 Burgundy5516 Norton Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

37 Heritage Hill5744 Telegraph Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

38 Jefferson Manor2909 Farmington Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

39 Huntington2121 Fairfax Terrace, AlexandriaCommunity Park

40 Farrington Avenue2213 Farrington Avenue, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

41 Mt. Eagle5919 North Kings Highway, AlexandriaCommunity Park

42 South Kings Forest4505 Lantern Place, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

43 Stoneybrooke3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

44 Groveton Heights3429 Clayborne Avenue, AlexandriaCommunity Park

49 Huntley Meadows3701 Lockheed Boulevard, AlexandriaNatural Resource Park

50 Hollin Meadows7603 Elba Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

51 Martin Luther King Jr8115 Fordson Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

52 Stephen S. FosterIntermediate School Site

2500 Parkers Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

53 Belle Haven6036 Grove Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

58 Gilbert S. McCutcheon7509 Fort Hunt Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

59 Hollin Hall School Site1500 Shenandoah Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

60 Kirk2206 Collingwood Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

61 Williamsburg Manor2213 Collingwood Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

62 Collingwood8200 West Boulevard Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

67 Mount Vernon Woods4014 Fielding Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

68 George Washington8426 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexan-

driaSpecial Purpose Park

69 Walt Whitman School Site8333 Richmond Highway, AlexandriaCommunity Park

70 Mount Zephyr8601 Richmond Avenue, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

71 Washington Mill4341 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,

Alexandria, Community Park

72 Grist Mill4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,

Alexandria, District Park

73 Vernon Heights8225 Central Avenue, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

74 Bush Hill5417a Waycross Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

75 Mark Twain5920 Larpin Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

76 Clermont School Site4100 Franconia Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

77 Franconia Forest6013 Bitternut Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

78 Ridgeview4111 Duvawn Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

79 Wilton Woods School Site3701 Franconia Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

80 Tara Village6417 Joyce Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

81 Virginia Hills School Site6520 Diana Lane, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

82 Manchester Lakes6775 Beulah Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

83 Greendale Golf Course6700 Telegraph Road, AlexandriaSpecial Purpose Park

84 Lee District6601 Telegraph Road,Franconia

85 Dowden Terrace5616 Bradley Boulevard, AlexandriaCommunity Park

86 Glasgow3935 Arcadia Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

87 Parklawn6454 Lincolnia Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

88 Glen Hills6090 Larstan Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

89 Heywood Glen6210 Larstan Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

90 Pinecrest Golf Course6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria

91 Green Spring Gardens4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria

92 Bren Mar6324 Edsall Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

93 Backlick Run5590 First Statesman Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

94 Beulah7119 Beulah Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

95 Amberleigh7516 Beulah Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

96 Hayfield7611 Hayfield Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

97 Wickford7331a Wickford Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

45 Huntley Historic6918 Harrison Lane, AlexandriaNatural Resource Park

46 Lenclair6625 Lenclair Street, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

47 Bucknell Manor2223 Beacon Hill Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

48 Hybla Valley3431 Lockheed Boulevard, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

54 Fort Willard Circle6625 Fort Willard Circle, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

55 Mount Vernon District2017 Belle View Boulevard, AlexandriaMultiple Resource Park

56 Westgrove6801 Fort Hunt Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

57 White Oaks7100 Devonshire Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

63 Carl Sandburg School Site8428 Fort Hunt Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

64 Stratford Landing2301 Stirrup Lane, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

65 Fort Hunt8822 Linton Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

66 Muddy Hole Farm7941 Kidd Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park


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