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Northern Fauquier Community Park Now Open!

Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the Northern Fauquier Community Park is now open! The park consists of 88 beautifully landscaped acres with 8 ball fields, 3 playgrounds, a paved walking trail, indoor restrooms, concession stands, and a children's fishing lake. Eight picnic shelters, an amphitheatre, and a meeting room are available for rent. A Grand Opening is tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2010. Shelters are now available for reservation. To reserve space at one of these beautiful facilities, or to request more information, call the Park at 540-347-6994.


Northern Sports Fields Complex and Community Park


The County and Community acknowledges and is overwhelmed by the 14 million dollar donation, made by the Paul Mellon estate, to complete the complex in its entirety, except for the aquatic center. The donors have challenged the County and the Community to raise 1 million dollars for the swim center.

Welcome to Northern Fauquier Community Park!
4155 Monroe Parkway, Marshall, VA 20115, (540) 347-6994

The Fauquier County Parks & Recreation Department invites you and your family to enjoy all of the park’s resources for hours of fun and leisure time. Open year-round, the park boasts 8 athletic fields including baseball, softball, soccer and football.  The park also features two concession stands, 8 picnic shelters, an amphitheater, three playgrounds, a two mile paved multi-use trail, 3 indoor restrooms, fishing lake, meeting room and plenty of beautifully landscaped open space. Recreational programs are available for your enjoyment.

Click on the facilities identified on the map below to access availability screens.
For the football and soccer fields you will be directed to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website
which is overseeing those fields through a public/private partnership arrangement.

Park Fees:

Ballfields – baseball and softball range from $15-35/hour, amphitheater fees are $55 per half-day and $82 for full-day, meeting room ranges from $14-/hour.

Scheduling through the Fauquier County Soccer Club

Click on a facility or ballfield to access availability of the Park's shelters or ballfields.

Go to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website Go to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website Go to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website View availability for the Sunrise Shelter Go to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website Go to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website View availability for Softball Field #1 View availability for Softball Field #2 View availability for the Farmstead Shelter View availability for Baseball Field #1 View availability for Baseball Field #2 View availability for the Lakeview Shelter View availability for the Oak Glen Shelter View availability for the Shoreside Shelter View availability for the Streamsong Shelter View availability for the Sunset Shelter View availability for the Watersedge Shelter View availability for the Entry Building meeting room View availability for The Dell Amphitheater

Fishing
Regulations are posted as conditions will change. All county ordinances apply!

Walking/Biking
The paved trail is approximately 2 miles in length and is ideal for walking, biking, skating, and jogging.  Enjoy the colors, sounds and aromas of nature found along the water features, wooded areas, and landscaped beds.

Park Hours
The Northern Fauquier Community Park is open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk.
Office Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Park Rules
Rules are needed to preserve the park and the experiences of park patrons. Rules are posted at various locations throughout the park and must be observed. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Call the park with any questions.

Ballfields
Click on the ballfields identified on the map above to access availability screens.
For the football and soccer fields you will be directed to the Fauquier County Soccer Club website which is overseeing those fields through a public/private partnership arrangement.

Picnic and Shelters
Picnic shelters can be used free on first-come, first-served basis or reserved for a special day at the Park. There are a variety of shelter sizes to accommodate small gatherings or large events up to 250 people.  They serve as the perfect location for family get-togethers, office parties or corporate retreats. Call the park for details on how to reserve a shelter. You can click on the shelters identified on the map above to access availability screens. Shelters do not have water or electricity. A Special Event ($10) and/or Vendor ($20) permit may be required. Reservations are 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. until dusk.

Shelter Name

Capacity

Fee

Watersedge Shelter

175 person maximum

$190 half day/$285 full day

Farmstead Shelter

250 person maximum

$250 half day/$370 full day

Lakeview Shelter

175 person maximum

$173 half day /$259 full day

Oak Glen Shelter

40 person maximum

$40 half day /$59 full day

Shoreside Shelter

40 person maximum

$40 half day /$59 full day

Sunrise Shelter

40 person maximum

$40 half day /$59 full day

Sunset Shelter

40 person maximum

$40 half day /$59 full day

Streamsong Shelter

40 persons maximum

$40 half day /$59 full day

Dell Amphitheater

300 persons maximum

$55 half day/$82 full day

Amphitheater
The amphitheater seats approximately 300. The park plans to use the amphitheater for musical concerts, nature talks, performances, and other special events. The amphitheater may be rented and can be used for weddings and private festivals. Click on the Dell Amphitheater identified on the map above to access the availability screen.

Meeting Room Rental
A small meeting room is available for rental and includes use of a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator.  The space will accommodate up to 20 persons depending on the room set-up. You can click on the "Entry Building" identified on the map above to access availability screens. Please call the park office details on how to reserve the meeting room.

Volunteers/Donations
The Northern Fauquier Community Park has many rewarding opportunities for you to give towards the goal of making the park the best it can be. Volunteers and Donations are gladly accepted for general or specific areas of the park. Call to find out how easy it is to help.

Date Last Modified: 09/29/2009

 
 


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