Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 1, 2022
1. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Marker
In the late 1950s, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission and a group of citizens from several local jurisdictions came together to protect Northern Virginia's rich heritage of woods, meadows, lakes and streams from the threat of suburban sprawl. These citizens, working with their local governments, organized under state legislation in 1959 as the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. They came together to plan, acquire, develop and operate a system of regional parks for all Northern Virginians to enjoy.
Today's Regional Park Authority represents three counties and three cities—Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church and City of Fairfax. Regional Park Authority staff, volunteer board members appointed from each jurisdiction and many friends of the regional parks working together have preserved more than 11,000 acres of the rolling and wooded Virginia countryside for you—and created a priceless legacy for future generations.
From a wavepool to skeet and trap, from golfing to hiking, there's a Northern Virginia Regional Park that is just right for you.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 1, 2022
2. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Marker
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Erected by NOVA Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NOVA Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 38° 51.717′ N, 77° 16.235′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Pickett Road (Virginia Route 237) and Old Pickett Road, on the right when traveling south on Pickett Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2823 Pickett Road, Fairfax VA 22030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (here, next to this marker); City of Fairfax Community Services and Recreation (a few steps from this marker); Peyton Anderson (approx. half a mile away); Grandma's Cottage (approx. 1.3 miles away); Willcoxon Family Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Boxwood Garden (approx. 1.3 miles away); Blenheim House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Dairy Barn Complex (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 1, 2022
3. Signage for Gateway Regional Park
Gateway Regional Park, where this sign is located, is one of the smaller parks to be under the jurisdiction of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks).
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 1, 2022
4. The shelter at Gateway Regional Park
This shelter is the standout feature of Gateway Regional Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
