Thaiss Park — Attraction in Fairfax

This is a nice place to park for access to the Fairfax Cross County Trail. Heading east, the trail is mostly wide and paved or hardpack. It follows the Accotink Creek through wooded areas meandering between residential neighborhoods. Heading north-east on the trail is essentially taking the sidewalk on on Pickett Road, which turns into Blake Lane, which eventually turns into Jermantown Road. After about three miles you get back to another forested trail area just before the Oak Marr...

Great walling and biking trail near a ball field. You can walk 100 miles in either direction if you just keep looking for the trail beyond the next overpass. I lived near here a long time and suggest it for walking or biking long distances. Most people on this trail are super nice and will let you know if they are passing you. There are deer out here and the park is nice too for kids. Nearby, within a couple minute drive you can find plenty of food...

Great little league baseball facility with plenty of parking (unless all 3 fields are in use). Only two ok restrooms and 2 porta John's but fine for baseball crowd. Small snack bar run by parent volunteers offer quick snacks and drinks... just added coffee to the beverage list. Playground is great to keep the younger kids entertained during the games. Lit fields for a great big...