Community engagement sessions are on the horizon to gather public input on the future of the David R. Pinn and Huntington community centers.
Both centers are slated to close as county-run facilities after the summer. Fairfax County officials say a combination of a challenging budget environment and declining attendance trends led to the decisions.
Community engagement aims to determine how the facilities could be used in the future. After gathering input, the county’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services will begin discussions with potential partners to provide programs and services at the facilities.
Input sessions will be available both in person and online via Zoom.
David R. Pinn Community Center, 10225 Zion Drive, Burke:
Huntington Community Center, 5751 Liberty Drive, Alexandria:
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County Executive Bryan Hill first proposed moving to community-based providers at the two facilities in his fiscal year 2027 budget package.
In doing so, county staff noted there were alternatives for those attending the current county-run facilities, including Mott Community Center for Pinn and Gum Springs and Hybla Valley centers for Huntington.
