Sports Tourism & Economic Impact
Attract and create premier sporting events that generate tourism, support local businesses, and elevate Fairfax County’s profile.
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Compete. Thrive.
Building a stronger Fairfax County through sports — creating opportunities that strengthen our economy, improve quality of life, and inspire healthier, more connected communities.
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There is a place for you on our team — lead what’s next in Fairfax.
About us
Fairfax Sports brings together sports, business, tourism, government, education, and community leaders to create opportunities that strengthen Fairfax County
40:1Targeted tourism ROI
4Pillars of work
6Featured initiatives
5Year vision
✳40:1
+ Targeted tourism ROI
Every dollar invested in targeted sports tourism is designed to return forty.
✦ The Power of PlayOne Fairfax.Play. Connect. Compete. Thrive.
5✦
Year vision
+ measurable economic and community impact
Sports has the power to transform communities
Fairfax Sports provides the leadership to harness that power by aligning organizations, building partnerships, supporting strategic investments, and creating opportunities that benefit everyone who lives, works, and visits Fairfax County.
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The power of play
Where sports, recreation, nature, and community come together
✦Explore Sports
✳Explore Events
✚Explore Fitness
❖Explore Nature
Empowering Fairfax County forward
Venue Strategy & Development
Support strategic investments in sports and recreation facilities that expand opportunities for residents while attracting regional and national events.
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Champion opportunities for youth, families, and adults to participate in sports, recreation, wellness, and outdoor activities.
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Bring together business, government, education, tourism, nonprofit organizations, and the sports community to create lasting impact.
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Signature events
Featured
Six initiatives building long-term value for Fairfax County
✳Building long-term value for Fairfax County
Fairfax Sports is working to build opportunities that create long-term value for Fairfax County.
Sports has the power to transform communities. It creates healthier lifestyles, strengthens local businesses, inspires civic pride, attracts visitors, develops young leaders, and brings people together through shared experiences.
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Sports tourism
40:1Targeted tourism ROI
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Our principles
Everything we do is guided by four simple principles
“Expand opportunities for everyone to participate.”
PlayPrinciple 01
ConnectPrinciple 02
“Support athletes, organizations, and new opportunities.”
CompetePrinciple 03
“Create healthier people, stronger communities, and lasting economic impact.”
ThrivePrinciple 04
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A place where sports, recreation, and community thrive
Discover what’s happening
From youth tournaments and local leagues to endurance races, community festivals, collegiate competitions, and national championships.
Discover Fairfax’s sports facilities
An exceptional network of venues ranging from neighborhood parks and recreation centers to championship venues.
Bring your events to Fairfax
Planning a tournament, championship, festival, or sporting event? We connect you with the people and places that make it possible.
Lead what’s next
The future of Fairfax County will be shaped by people who believe sports can make a difference. Whether you are a business leader, athlete, parent, coach, educator, volunteer, or community advocate, there is a place for you on our team.
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