Good Sports in the City of Fairfax

No matter what your game, The City of Fairfax will get you out and get you active. From spectator to competitor, good sports find Fairfax a recreational treasure.

Day 1: Run, Swim & Sand

Start the day with a sunup, warm-up run on the city’s trail system. Run all the way to the WO&D Park which connects Alexandria to Loudoun County. Click on maps or pick one up at the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall on Armstrong Street.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with the locals at Havabite Eatery on Main Street. Bulk load carbs with the best.

Then hit the pool at George Mason University’s Aquatic and Fitness Center. Open daily from as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 11:00 p.m., splash around in the recreation pool or take some serious laps in the competition pool. The sauna and spa are an enjoyable addition to a great workout. Finish up with weight training or a cardiovascular circuit on the equipment. Call 703-993-3939 for
more information.

While on campus, pick up tickets for an evening of sports with the George Mason Patriot’s Basketball Team at the Patriot Center, the Lady Patriots or catch the competition at the field house for baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer
and more.

Take a break with a long lunch at one of the city’s fine restaurants. Watch sporting events on the big screen TV at PJ Skiddoos.

Finish off the day with sand volleyball at Van Dyck Park at 3720 Old Lee Highway. This popular recreation area also has basketball hoops and a skate park.

Day 2: Skate, Hike, and Love Area Tennis

Have a hearty breakfast at Tasty Diner, a Fairfax landmark for 50 years, now on the National Register of historic places.

Chill out and skate to your heart’s content at Fairfax Ice Arena at 3799 Pickett Road. Or join the pick- up hockey game on Friday mornings. Public skating sessions are available daily and private lessons can be arranged in advance.
Call 703-323-1131.

Sample savory selections for lunch at Arties at Fairfax Circle.

In the afternoon, take a hike through history at Manassas National Battlefield Park off Route 29 just five miles west of the city. Park at the Stone Bridge and hike along one of the most famous rivers in history….Bull Run. Now, the preserved parkland is famous for its Virginia bluebells and natural habitat.

Enjoy casual dining followed by tasty ice cream at The Sweet Life Café.