Historic Resources Merger
The Historic Resources Merger is an ongoing consolidation effort tracked by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). 2 separate matters touch this plan or program; each has its own status.
Thaiss Park
Thaiss Park is a City of Fairfax park undergoing a full redevelopment funded at $7,725,650 via a construction contract awarded to Bright Masonry, Inc. by unanimous City Council vote on October 8, 2024. Construction began in December 2024 with full park closure, utility relocation, and fencing installation.
- Parks and Recreation Department Report
Staff expressed hope to get some positions listed soon as part of the Historic Resources Merger process.
Pat Rodio Playground
The Pat Rodio Playground is a parks renovation project funded at $400,000, with $315,000 allocated for equipment and surfacing and the remainder earmarked for fencing, walkways, and trees. A public survey conducted prior to June 2025 showed strong preference for swings, and in June 2025 PRAB selected color option 6 from twelve choices.
- Parks and Recreation Department Report
Staff expressed hope to get some positions listed soon as part of the Historic Resources Merger process.
- Historic Resources Merger
The merger is proceeding well; the Blenheim Interpretive Center is being repainted and receiving atrium renovations, with a planned reopening on April 22nd.
In full
As of April 2026, the merger was reported to be proceeding well, with concurrent physical improvements underway at the Blenheim Interpretive Center (BIC), including repainting and atrium renovations, and a planned reopening of that facility on April 22, 2026. By July 2026, the merger process had advanced to the staffing phase, with staff expressing hope to post certain positions in the near term. The matter remains in progress as of the most recent update.