KJM Turf
The KJM Turf project is a long-running effort (at least 10 years in development) to renovate the KJM athletic fields, with options for either synthetic or natural turf. 5 separate matters touch this project; each has its own status.
Daniels Run Elementary School is undergoing a major renovation project in the City of Fairfax. Key early steps included a Board-approved reallocation of CIP funds (April 7, 2025) to complete a vestibule security project, contingent on FCPS approval for the City to reimburse FCPS for executing the work.
- Joint School Board/PRAB Meeting Agenda
KJM Turf project is listed as a discussion topic for the upcoming joint School Board/PRAB meeting in May. KJM Turf project is currently on hold.
Pat Rodio Park
Pat Rodio Park is a municipal park that has been undergoing a playground relocation and broader redevelopment effort. As of October 2024, staff began seeking a new playground location; by November 2024 a site had been identified, with tree planting and public outreach planned.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
Staff is working with Timmons to develop preliminary plans with a more detailed budget for both synthetic and natural turf options.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
On hold until Thaiss Park construction starts.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
A proposal for 30% design to better determine pricing for KJM Turf is currently being reviewed by the City's engineer.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
KJM Turf project is on hold pending action by the new City Council.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
$4 million is allocated; a Timmons proposal covers both synthetic and natural turf options, but a decision on one option is needed to avoid additional planning costs.
Van Dyck Redevelopment
The Van Dyck Redevelopment is a funded parks project in the City's capital pipeline that has been in a holding pattern tied to sequencing with other major construction efforts. Through late 2024, the project was placed on hold pending the start of Thaiss Park construction, with no substantive engineering activity.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
Staff is working with Timmons to develop preliminary plans with a more detailed budget for both synthetic and natural turf options.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
On hold until Thaiss Park construction starts.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
A proposal for 30% design to better determine pricing for KJM Turf is currently being reviewed by the City's engineer.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
KJM Turf project is on hold pending action by the new City Council.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
$4 million is allocated; a Timmons proposal covers both synthetic and natural turf options, but a decision on one option is needed to avoid additional planning costs.
Fire Station
The Fire Station project (commonly referred to in connection with Fire Station 3) is a planned new fire station construction in the City of Fairfax, identified as a capital expenditure to be funded through the $54.5 million revenue bond issuance approved unanimously by City Council on November 12, 2024 (Resolution R-24-32). The Planning Commission was reviewing Fire Station 3 improvements as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with recommendations expected in January 2025 per a December 2024 PRAB update.
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf, Splashpad
KJM Turf project is on hold pending action by the new City Council.
Dale Lestina Park
- Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf
Staff is working with Timmons to develop preliminary plans with a more detailed budget for both synthetic and natural turf options.
- Parks and Recreation Department Report
KJM Turf was listed as a project for update in the department report; no additional detail beyond the orientation summary was recorded in the minutes.
- KJMS Fields
The KJM turf project has been in development for at least 10 years; the current plan estimates 16–18 months to complete, less if synthetic turf is used.
In full
As of October 2024, staff was working with consultant Timmons to develop preliminary plans and a detailed budget for both options. The project was placed on hold in November 2024 pending the start of Thaiss Park construction, but by December 2024 a 30% design proposal was being reviewed by the City's engineer to better determine pricing. In January 2025, the project was placed on hold again pending action by the new City Council.
As of February 2025, $4 million is allocated and a Timmons proposal covers both turf options, but a decision on one option is needed to avoid additional planning costs. The full Timmons plan — including two turf fields, a track, and a paved area — is estimated at approximately $10 million; $6 million in funding is currently identified ($4M existing plus $2M ARPA), leaving a gap of $6–8 million. At the May 19, 2025 joint PRAB/School Board meeting, PRAB asked the School Board to partner on the project as a joint effort given the fields are shared space.
Construction is estimated to take 16–18 months, or less if synthetic turf is selected.