Supervisor James R. Walkinshaw | |
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Continue reading below for more information on:
- Braddock Summer Entertainment Series
- Vintage Tails Senior Pet Adoption Event
- FCPD in the Community and Beyond!
- Wakefield Tennis and Pickleball Redevelopment Project
- Share Your Thoughts about the Fairfax Center Area Study
- Nominations Open for the Friends of Trees Awards
- Animal Shelter Updates
- Circuit Court Case Information Now Available Online!
- Heat Safety Tips
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Braddock Summer
Entertainment Series
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The 2024 Braddock Summer Entertainment Series has been a huge success! Close to 800 people attended shows this past weekend!
There are four Arts in the Parks children's shows remaining on Saturdays from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at Wakefield Park in front of the Audrey Moore Rec Center (8100 Braddock Road, Annandale).
Braddock Nights evening concerts are on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park (5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax) and Lake Accotink Park (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield) and will continue throughout the summer.
For information about weather cancellations, you can call the hotline at (703) 324-7469 (SHOW) one hour prior to the scheduled start time of a show for an update.
If attending a show, please be mindful of the surround neighborhoods and residents. Section 82-5-1 (a) (2) of the Code of Fairfax County prohibits parking within 10 feet of driveways. If you are a resident in a neighborhood surrounding the Summer Entertainment Series concerts and are facing an issue with concertgoers blocking your driveway, please call FCPD's non-emergency line at (703) 691-2131.
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Vintage Tails Senior Pet
Adoption Event
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FCPD in the Community and Beyond! | |
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FCPD at the Olympics
Fairfax County Police Department is proud to announce their participation in providing key security at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
As one of only four U.S. police departments asked to assist, FCPD has sent 12 officers and an explosive detection canine to assist the French National Police in protecting the athletes, spectators, and Olympic staff at the Games.
This prestigious opportunity reaffirms FCPD’s role as one of the most prominent police departments in the nation. You can read more about this unique opportunity to serve the greater community on FCPD's blog.
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National Night Out
The deadline to register for National Night Out is tomorrow, July 26.
*Only neighborhood associations can register events, not individual citizens.
The 2024 National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6. Fairfax County is the safest jurisdiction of its size in the nation because of the strong bonds between our neighborhoods and our Police Department, and you can help us keep it that way.
Help make this year's a memorable event by organizing an event in your neighborhood and inviting police officers and other public safety personnel to stop by. Whether it’s a simple ice cream party or an all-out festival, National Night Out is an opportunity to gather with your neighbors, get better acquainted, and talk about issues of common concern.
For questions about National Night Out, contact your police district's crime prevention officer. The Braddock District is served by three police districts:
- West Springfield District
- MPO Tony Capizzi - (703) 277-2363
- Franconia District
- PFC Sean Corcoran - (703) 277-2476
- Fair Oaks District
- MPO Richard Genus - (703) 352-2163
Check what police district you live in on MyNeighborhood, your station will be listed under "Public Safety."
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Wakefield Tennis and Pickleball Redevelopment Project | |
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The Fairfax County Park Authority held a virtual community meeting earlier this month to present a proposal to better accommodate both pickleball and tennis players at Wakefield Park, as well as receive comments and questions from the community.
To more fully benefit both the pickleball and tennis communities at Wakefield Park, the Park Authority is proposed replacing tennis court 11, presently in need of repair, with four dedicated pickleball courts and return courts 9 and 10 to tennis only. The work would result in a total of six dedicated pickleball courts and ten dedicated tennis courts at the site. It is anticipated that this work could be completed by Fall 2024.
A second phase of the proposal would add two more dedicated pickleball courts in place of one of the existing tennis practice wall areas. The tennis practice wall area closest to courts 9 and 10 would remain. This phase of the project would require additional site work, including building a retaining wall and relocating the picnic tables. It is estimated that it could potentially be completed by spring 2025.
A 30-day public comment period ends on August 8. Members of the community can submit comments online through the comment form which is hosted on the project website. You can view the presentation from the July 9 meeting and a recording on YouTube.
Wakefield Park is home to nine tennis courts, two dual-use courts (two tennis courts or four pickleball courts), and two dedicated pickleball courts. The Fairfax County Park Authority reports that, over time, the use of the dual-use courts has trended strongly towards pickleball and created fewer tennis opportunities.
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Share Your Thoughts about the Fairfax Center Area Study | |
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Fairfax County wants your input on the future of the Fairfax Center Area! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in their online poll.
The Fairfax Center Area Study is evaluating changes to the long-range land use plan for the 5,500-acre area between Route 50 and Route 29. The study will refine recommendations for the Fairfax Center Area’s Core, including the County’s Government Center, Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, and other commercial and residential developments, and focuses on creating a mixed-use, walkable, and vibrant community. The study will include a transportation analysis and consider updates to accommodate existing and future developments.
The Government Center visioning process is another critical component of this study. Developed nearly 40 years ago, the Government Center campus’ role and its surrounding area are being re-evaluated in light of modern needs and policies, including the Countywide Strategic Plan and the One Fairfax equity policy.
Community feedback is crucial to create a thriving, inclusive, and well-planned Fairfax Center Area. All who live, work, shop, recreate, or do business in the Fairfax Center area are encouraged to share their thoughts through the online poll, before it closes on Friday, July 26. The responses will help the study’s Task Force form recommendations for how the area can evolve in the years to come.
Ongoing updates and future engagement opportunities will be available on the project webpage. Updates will continue to be shared with subscribers of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment's e-mail list.
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Nominations Open for the Friends of Trees Awards | |
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The Fairfax County Tree Commission recently announced that nominations for its 2023-2024 Friends of Trees Awards are now open and will close on July 31.
Individuals and organizations may be nominated (or self-nominated) for various tree-related projects or programs that have demonstrated outstanding conservation-based actions to preserve, protect or plant trees. Developers who go “above and beyond” County requirements to preserve and protect trees and associated habitats are also eligible for this award.
A nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Protect and preserve existing trees and associated habitats
- Increase Fairfax County’s tree canopy and its related habitats
- Educate and inspire people to plant more trees and properly maintain them
- Convey an understanding of both the value and benefit of trees
The nomination categories include:
- Individual volunteer
- Non-profit group or business
- For-profit company
- Development Community
Please use the nomination form online. Since 1999, the Friends of Trees awards have highlighted exceptional and innovative tree conservation actions in Fairfax County. For more information, visit the Tree Commission’s website. You can email questions about the awards to treecommission@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Lost and Found Pets
Have you recently lost your pet in the Braddock District? The Fairfax County Animal Shelter might have them!
If you have information about any of these animals in the photo or if they are your lost pet, check out the Animal Shelter's Lost and Found Pets page, call (703) 324-0299, or email the Shelter.
Found pets may be located at either the Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton) or Michael R. Frey Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax); please call or email to confirm the pet's current location.
Do you need help keeping your pet? Is this your pet, but you can no longer care for them? Are you concerned about fees or need assistance finding a new home for them? Please reach out to the Animal Shelter at (703) 324-0299 or check out their Pet Resource Center. They are ready to help!
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Reduced Fee Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
As part of Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Pet Resource Center, Fairfax County residents have the opportunity to have their pet vaccinated and microchipped without the cost of a veterinary exam.
All clinics are first-come first-served and are cash only. Clinics are held at either the Michael R. Frey or Lorton Campus.
The Animal Shelter will host their next clinic on Friday, August 9, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). For more information on upcoming dates or for more details, visit the Animal Shelter's website.
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Circuit Court Case Information Now Available Online | |
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chris Falcon, recently announced the creation of a free, online database for Circuit Court cases. These documents can now be accessed online!
Instead of taking a trip to the Courthouse, you can now search online for public information such as hearing dates and times, a list of charges, and other docket information on criminal and civil cases.
Thank you to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, his staff, and staff from the Department of Information Technology for delivering this huge accessibility win! You can read more about this new tool on the Circuit Court's website.
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