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Dear Equine Friends and Neighbors:

It is important to let the Park Authority know that we need equestrian facilities and trails. Please attend one or more of these park meetings to show that there are many horses and riders in the county.

The Park Authority seeks input from park users and community residents to gain an improved understanding of the park system from varying perspectives throughout the County. During this phase, we will be asking the public and County staff for their input on how the current park system serves their needs, and what changes are appropriate to balance the park system and accommodate future needs and growth. Public participation in this process will occur through 10 workshops planned between January and April, 2008, an interactive website and other outreach activities.

The end result will be the development of a long-range guide for future planning and development of the Fairfax County park system. The final document will be approved by the Park Authority Board and serve as the basis for the County's Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update the park recommendations. This comprehensive approach to park planning will ensure the parks system will continue to successfully serve changing community needs and protect precious park resources.

District Workshop Schedule:
(all meetings to begin at 7:00 pm)

Tuesday, January 29th-Sully District
Chantilly High School

Wednesday, February 6th-Hunter Mill District
Langston Hughes Middle School

Tuesday, February 19th-Braddock District
Kings Park Library

Tuesday, February 26th-Lee District
Garfield Elementary School

Wednesday, March 5th-Mason District
Mason District Government Center

Tuesday, March 11th-Providence District
Luther Jackson Middle School

Tuesday, March 25th-Mt Vernon District
Newington Forest Elementary School

Thursday, March 27th-Mt Vernon District
Walt Whitman Middle School

Tuesday, April 8th-Dranesville District
Langley High School

Tuesday, April 22nd-Springfield District
West Springfield High School