Workhouse Arts Center
The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia is a thriving 55-acre site for the arts and arts education that, via adaptive reuse, makes use of pre-existing buildings on property that was formerly used as the Lorton Reformatory. The Workhouse, a dependable local partner with a rising national profile, organizes festivities, provides a venue for unique events, and highlights Fairfax County’s dedication to the arts. The Workhouse, a 5013 non-profit, depends on the kindness of the community and WAC partners. The Workhouse Arts Center, which was formerly encircled by barbed wire fencing, is now accessible to everyone and shares the splendor of artistic expression. On a stunning campus with arcades built on the same Jeffersonian layout of connected pavilions as seen on the main grounds of the University of Virginia, artists rent studio space, performers perform on the stage, and students of all ages attend lessons in everything from dance to blacksmithing. Community favorites include the Fourth of July fireworks display, Brewfest, and the Halloween “Haunt”
Fountainhead Regional Park
In Fairfax County, northern Virginia, Fountainhead Regional Park is a roughly 2,000-acre regional park that borders a Potomac River tributary. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, now known as NOVA Parks, is responsible for maintaining and managing the park.
Burke Lake
A 218-acre freshwater reservoir called Burke Lake is located near Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It is situated in Burke Lake Park, a county-owned open space that is managed by the Fairfax County Park Authority. A dam on South Run, a Potomac River tributary stream, creates Burke Lake. Visitors are allowed to paddle or row boats, use electric motors, and go fishing on the lake thanks to Fairfax County. The lake contains three fishing bulkheads at the state game area, 4.5 miles of fishing coastline, a fishing pier, public & marina & public launch ramps, and a boat launching port. Accessible to those with impairments are the fishing bulkheads and the fishing pier. Swimming is not allowed. Starting at the marina parking area, a 4.68-mile walk around the lake. In 2017, Burke unveiled a brand-new 64-station, lit driving range with 24 stations that are covered and heated. Burke Lake Golf Academy will be able to practice and provide sessions all year long thanks to the new facilities. For private events and gatherings, there is also a rentable space with indoor seats. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries owns Burke Lake.