The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department

Specialties

Mission Statement

The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to developing and maintaining beautiful, safe and environmentally friendly open spaces for the public to use and enjoy.

Through affordable, comprehensive and amazing experiences, we build a sense of community, enrich people’s lives and contribute to total development of the individual, family, and the City of Fairfax.

We excel to meet the needs of our customers and residents and the needs of the City of Fairfax through activities, special events, cultural arts and parks that are representative of the best practices of our profession.

Satisfaction Guarantee

The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department continuously strives to provide our customers with high-​quality programs, activities, facilities and special events. We are confident you will be happy with our services and we guarantee your satisfaction. This guarantee is based on fulfilling our promise to you.

History

Established in 1805.

The town was officially renamed the Town of Fairfax in 1874, and became an independent city in 1961. In 1904, a trolley line was built connecting Fairfax with Washington, D.C.