Lake Fairfax Park, operated by Fairfax County, is a bucolic, 476-acre setting located in Reston. Some of the park's features include trails, a campground, a carousel, an 18-acre lake with boats for rent, and many picnic and play areas.
The park is also home to the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole - a water park that offers slides, wading pools and other water activities for the whole family.
Park admission is free, but the Water Mine, carousel and boat rentals have entry fees.
There are numerous soccer and lacrosse fields, so the park is a busy spot for sports teams on weekends.
Located in the YMCA, this county-sponsored program offers middle and high school students a supervised, safe and entertaining place to spend time after school. All programs are offered free of charge. The facility is supervised by paid staffers and teens have access to a computer room, a game room, homework club and music programs. There are also a variety of sports programs and clubs such as karate, cooking and modeling, among others.
St. John Neumann is a large Catholic church in South Reston. It practices in the tradition of St. Francis de Sales, and seeks to create an envrionment where all members grow in awareness of the Word of God and the teachings of faith.
The church also is committed to fellowship and outreach, with many programs for all ages in both the church and the community.
St. John Neumann is a large Catholic church in South Reston. It practices in the tradition of St. Francis de Sales, and seeks to create an envrionment where all members grow in awareness of the Word of God and the teachings of faith.
The church also is committed to fellowship and outreach, with many programs for all ages in both the church and the community.
Since 1950, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a nonprofit health agency, has been dedicated to combat neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, medical and support services, and public health education. MDA provides a wide variety of services, including diagnostic and follow-up, medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, summer camps for youngsters, a medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs, and resource referral. MDA scientists have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions.
This park, operated by the Fairax County Park Authority, is located at the intersection of Baron Cameron and Wiehle Avenues in central Reston.
The park features several football and soccer fields and a playground.
It is home to an off-leash dog park, where up to 40 dogs at a time can run free in a fenced-in play area. Community garden plots are available for rent in this location.
This branch of the county health department offers basic medical services on a low- or n0-cost basis. Some of the services available are: vaccinations, STD testing, TB testing and pregnancy tests.
The Reston Community Center (RCC) is a popular spot for athletic, cultural and community events. RCC offers more than 1,800 programs, for infants through senior citizens, and helps contribute to Reston's close community spirit. RCC is home to athletic facilities, including the newly refurbished indoor pool, and a wide variety of performing arts at the facility's CenterStage Theatre.