Creating one of America’s leading sports destinations
Fairfax County is one of America’s most dynamic communities. With exceptional parks, nationally recognized schools and universities, thriving businesses, diverse neighborhoods, and one of the nation’s strongest economies, it already possesses the foundation to become one of the country’s premier sports communities. What has been missing is a unified organization dedicated to bringing those strengths together. That’s why Fairfax Sports was created.
As the sports commission for Fairfax County, Fairfax Sports serves as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together sports organizations, businesses, local governments, schools, tourism partners, and community leaders to create opportunities that strengthen Fairfax County through the power of sports.
Sports is more than competition
It teaches perseverance, builds confidence, strengthens friendships, encourages healthy lifestyles, creates economic opportunity, and brings communities together.
A child discovering a new sport, families enjoying local parks and trails, volunteers supporting community events, and thousands of visitors attending championship competitions all contribute to something much larger than a game. Sports creates stronger communities. We believe it is one of the most valuable investments Fairfax County can make in its future.
To make Fairfax County one of America’s leading sports communities
We pursue that vision by attracting premier events, supporting strategic venue development, expanding recreation and wellness opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and creating experiences that improve quality of life while generating measurable economic and community impact.
Few communities combine the people, infrastructure, and opportunity found here
One of the nation’s largest and most influential counties
Exceptional parks, trails, and recreation facilities
Outstanding schools, universities, and youth sports programs
A thriving business community and Fortune 500 headquarters
A strategic location at the center of the National Capital Region
Diverse, active, and highly engaged communities
These strengths already exist. Fairfax Sports brings them together through a shared vision that creates opportunities no single organization could achieve alone.
A nationally recognized model sports community
We believe Fairfax County can become nationally recognized as a model sports community—where recreation, tourism, health, economic development, and community engagement work together to create lasting value. Over the next five years, Fairfax Sports is committed to helping achieve:
This vision extends beyond sports. It is about building a stronger Fairfax County.
Join the team
Creating one of America’s leading sports communities requires leadership from every corner of Fairfax County. Whether you represent a business, school, sports organization, nonprofit, local government, or simply believe in the power of sports to improve communities, there is a place for you at Fairfax Sports. Lead What’s Next. Join Fairfax Sports.
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