Parks and Recreation Masterplan
Fern Street Connector Path
The Fern Street Connector Path is a city infrastructure project that will construct a 10-foot bicycle and pedestrian path within the city right-of-way, connecting the dead-end of Fern Street (south of Route 29) to Park Road. The project was identified as an important transportation project in the Camp Washington Small Area Plan and was among several multimodal projects awarded funding, as noted in mid-2024 updates.
- Jan 12, 2026Planning Commission · item 9Staff Report
City Council held a work session on the Parks and Recreation Masterplan on January 6, 2026, as reported by staff.
George Snyder Trail
The George Snyder Trail was a planned off-street shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) intended to improve multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard in the City of Fairfax. The project drew sustained and significant public opposition throughout its consideration.
- Jan 12, 2026Planning Commission · item 9Staff Report
City Council held a work session on the Parks and Recreation Masterplan on January 6, 2026, as reported by staff.
Urban Forest Master Plan
The Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) is the City of Fairfax's first comprehensive, 20-year roadmap for stewardship of its urban forest. Development began in May 2024 and proceeded through two Steering Committee meetings, two public open houses (July and October 2024, with a third in October 2025), stakeholder interviews, a public survey, and ongoing presentations to the Planning Commission, PRAB, Environmental Sustainability Committee, and City Council.
- Jan 12, 2026Planning Commission · item 9Staff Report
City Council held a work session on the Parks and Recreation Masterplan on January 6, 2026, as reported by staff.