News & Press Releases

“Canoe the Marsh” With a Naturalist at Pohick Bay
The 4-hour naturalist-led “Canoe the Marsh” outing at Pohick Bay Regional Park is back for fall!  This fun and educational activity is a tradition in Northern Virginia, having begu...
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Upton Hill Fall Classic Minigolf Tournament to be Held September 12th
Fairfax, VA (August 30, 2010) – The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s Upton Hill Regional Park will host its annual Fall Classic Minigolf Tournament on Sunday, September 12th....
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New Photos on NVRPA Naturalist Page!
We've added some great new photos to the Nature Notes section of our NVRPA Naturalist pages. Have a look! http://www.nvrpa.org/park/nvrpa_naturalist/content/nature_notes ...
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August 1814: A Town Occupied “Johnny Bull” Revisits Alexandria
Fairfax, VA (August 3, 2010) – On August 29, 1814, the town of Alexandria had little choice but to surrender to the British naval force.  To spare the town, Alexandrians paid a ransom of...
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NVRPA Strategic Plan Update Newsletter Available online
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority continues to work on the goals outlined in it's five year strategic plan. To keep the public updated with the latest information, please view our S...
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Embrace the Heat with Half Price Golf!
Fairfax, VA(July 23, 2010) – Who says you have to dread the heat? With over 40 days of temperatures in the 90-degree range so far this summer in the Washington metropolitan area, the Northern...
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Innovations, Rising Temps Leading to Big Summer For Area Waterparks
Fairfax, VA(July 8, 2010) – As the mercury climbs, so does attendance at five waterparks owned and operated by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.   “We’d ...
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“A Fine Beginning”
  Fairfax, VA (July 8, 2010) – In August 1753, John Carlyle and his wife, Sarah Fairfax Carlyle, moved into their new home in Alexandria.  That night, Sa...
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Korean Bell Garden Ground Breaking June 27, 2 p.m.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 27, at 2 p.m. for a Korean Bell Garden at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. June marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Kore...
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The Pirate's Are Coming!
Lorton, VA (June 10, 2010) – This Saturday, June 12th Pohick Bay Regional Park will once again be under attack! Be on hand for this fun annual event as pirate’s storm the beach at Pohic...
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NVRPA Remembers Former Executive Director, William M. Lightsey
Fairfax, VA (June 4, 2010) – The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is sad to announce the former Executive Director William M. Lightsey, age 99, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Arlingto...
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Pirate’s Day Returns to Pohick Bay June 12th!
Lorton, VA (June 3, 2010) – On Saturday, June 12th Pohick Bay Regional Park will once again be under attack! Be on hand for this fun annual event as pirate’s storm the beach at Pohick B...
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Volcano Island Waterpark Opens This Weekend!
Fairfax, VA (May 24, 2010) – AlgonkianRegional Parkis now home to the new Volcano Island Waterpark! Previously Downpour Waterpark, Volcano Island is the new and improved Polynesian themed wat...
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Becoming A Patriot! Hands on History Tent At Carlyle House Historic Park
Fairfax, VA (May 12, 2010) – Discover what life would have been like 250 years ago as the colonists became Americans at Carlyle House Historic Park.  On Tuesday, June 29th fr...
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“Canoe the Marsh” With a Naturalist at Pohick Bay 2010 Outings
Fairfax, VA (May 14, 2010) – The naturalist-led “Canoe the Marsh” outing at Pohick Bay Regional Park is back for another season!  This fun and educatio...
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Green Ideas, Green Careers
Fairfax, VA (May 14, 2010) – The Arlington Career Center, Potomac Overlook Regional Park, and Arlington Central Library are teaming up to celebrate the Career Center’s n...
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Charles Fenton Mercer’s Birthday Celebration at Aldie Mill Historic Park
Fairfax, VA (April 27, 2010) – Come celebrate the birthday of Charles Fenton Mercer, the founder of Aldie Mill and the village of Aldie on Sunday May 23rd from noon to 5 p.m.&nbs...
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Carlyle House to Host Garden Workshops
Fairfax, VA (April 26, 2010) – Join specialists from Mount Vernon and Bartlett Tree Experts for two, hands-on workshops at Carlyle House Historic Site in Old Town Alexandria. Carly...
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Northern Virginia Regional Park Foundation Awarded Grants from Dominion Power
Fairfax, VA (April 15, 2010) – The Northern Virginia Regional Park Foundation is excited to announce that it has been awarded two grants from Dominion Resources to help fund the de...
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2010 Silent Sentinel Award Reception to be held at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Fairfax, VA (April 12, 2010) – The 2010 Silent Sentinel Award Reception will be held from 7:00-10:00 pm on May 12 at the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s 95-acre p...
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Ball’s Bluff Battlefield to Host Living History Weekend
Fairfax, VA (April 12, 2010) – Take a step into the past at Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park’s Living History Weekend on Saturday, May 1st from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 ...
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25th Annual Potomac Overlook Open House and Heritage Festival
Fairfax, VA (April 1, 2010) – On Sunday, May 2, from 1p.m. to 4, join Potomac Overlook for a wonderful springtime festival full of fun activities and exhibits for all ages! ...
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Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Park Day 2010
Fairfax, VA (March 31, 2010) – Ball’s Bluff Regional Park will host its annual Park Day on Saturday, April 10th from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help with ...
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A Little Slice of Korea in Vienna, Virginia
Fairfax, VA (March 25, 2010) – On Saturday April 3rd at 11 a.m., volunteers will help plant over 100 trees common to the Korean Peninsula at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna,...
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Officers, Gentlemen and Brawling Frontiersmen: Fencing and Martial Arts in Colonial America at Carlyle House Historic Park
Fairfax, VA (March 22, 2010) – The Carlyle House is proud to offer a closer look at fencing and martial arts in Colonial times. On Saturday, May 15th from 2-4 p.m. let Internationa...
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The Story of the Wood; Seeing Trees and the Forest at Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Arlington, VA (March 9, 2010) – Learn all about wood and the woods at “The Story of the Wood; Seeing the Trees and the Forest!” a free public program on Sunday, April 1...
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Getting Green in Honor of St. Patrick
Join Kent Baake, President of Continuum Energy Solutions on Wednesday, March 17th at 7 p.m. at Potomac Overlook to learn how to add renewable energy and energy efficiency features to your home. The pr...
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Irish Heritage Program to be hosted at Carlyle House Historic Park
Irish Heritage Program to be hosted at Carlyle House Historic Park   Fairfax, VA (March 1, 2010) – Carlyle House Historic Park will host its Irish Heritage Prog...
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Battlefield Guides Wanted
Leesburg, VA (January 28, 2010) – Beginning in April, the Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Guide Group will open its eleventh season of regularly scheduled battlefield tours for th...
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In Winter Quarters: The American Soldier of the Revolution At Carlyle House Historic Park
In Winter Quarters: The American Soldier of the Revolution At Carlyle House Historic Park  Fairfax, VA (January 27, 2010) – Meet the soldiers of the First Virginia Regiment...
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Carlyle House to Be Part of the New Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail
  Fairfax, VA (January 26, 2010) – Carlyle House Historic Park is pleased to announce a partnership with the National Park Service’s Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail,...
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John Carlyle’s Birthday Celebration at Carlyle House Historic Park
Fairfax, VA (January 19, 2010) – On Saturday, February 6th from noon to 4 p.m., visitors will be welcomed into the candle-lit Carlyle House for a musical celebration of John Carlyl...
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Potomac Overlook to Host 2010 Kickoff Event
Fairfax, VA (January 19, 2010) – Potomac Overlook Regional Park will start a new year of great programs and activities with its annual kick off event, “Simple Pleasures are...
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155 Acres of New Parkland Near Gilbert’s Corner
Fairfax, VA (December 9, 2009) – The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA) is pleased to announce the addition of 155 acres of new parkland. This land is made up of two adjacent p...
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NVRPA, Dominion VA Power Announce Detour on W&OD Trail
FAIRFAX STATION, VA (November 13, 2009) - The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA), in cooperation with Dominion Virginia Power, has announced a 2 mile detour of the W&OD Trail be...
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Simple Pleasures for the Solstice; A Holiday Break for Families at Potomac Overlook
Arlington (December 7, 2009) –   Take a break from the hectic holiday season to visit Potomac Overlook for the annual winter solstice event, exploring the ageless wisdo...
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Meet Me On A Sunday at Potomac Overlook
“This event is designed to encourage people to spend time in the great outdoors, connect with friends, family and even wildlife. The event will feature local beekeeper, Paul Diehl, exhi...
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