Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | River Farm (withdrawn) |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY21 Round 1 |
| Acres: | 24.71 |
| Locality: | Fairfax County |
| Management Agency: | Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | Scenic Preservation |
| Amount Awarded: | $150,000.00 |
| Applicant: | Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority |
| Latitude: | 38.742535 |
| Longitude: | -77.044907 |
| Description: | River Farm is a public garden and event venue consisting of 24 acres on the Potomac River in Fairfax County, threatened by sale. To secure the property for continued public access and resource preservation, NOVA Parks worked with partners including Fairfax County, Fairfax County Park Authority, elected officials, and Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, and received VLCF funding support. River Farm held community significance for gatherings, nature walks, and its history of ownership by George Washington. It offered scenic and water quality conservation values, with more than 1,150 feet of mostly forested shoreline along the Potomac River. River Farm currently fills a community need for public open space with river access. District 44 is one of the few districts in Fairfax County classified as “moderate social vulnerability.” None of the area meets benchmarks for swimming, boating, or fishing, overall characterized as “moderate” need for aquatic recreation access. NOVA Parks and our partners were in conversation with AHS and are collaborating to secure grants to conserve this critical resource for public use. NOVA Parks envisioned a lasting partnership with Fairfax County for ownership and management of River Farm. This project was withdrawn. |
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