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With 50 square miles of public parks, Fairfax County has some of the finest urban green space anywhere. The county is home to several national, state and regional parks, including Great Falls National Park, Pohick Bay Regional Park and Mason Neck National Wildlife refuge, America’s first sanctuary for Bald Eagles.
The Fairfax County Park Authority operates 420 park facilities on more than 23,000 acres, featuring public golf courses,colonial-era homes, a working farm and grist mill, extensive wildlife preserves, garden and nature centers, more than 300 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, recreation centers, a skate park, ice-skating rink, and nearly 800 playgrounds, lakes, campgrounds and athletic fields.
Some of the best shopping on the east coast is in Fairfax County, which has three of the Washington region’s largest and busiest retail centers: Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, Mosaic District, Fair Oaks Mall, Reston Town Center and Fairfax Corner.
Local communities are well-served by the county’s more than 200 neighborhood, community and regional shopping centers, with stores and services available for every need and budget. Fairfax County features a wide array of dining establishments. With nearly 4,000 restaurants to visit in the county,residents can enjoy everything from burger joints to fine dining, and sample a delicious range of ethnic cuisines.
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