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Lake Fairfax Business Park rezoning for residential development heads to county review this fall

Published August 4, 2026 at 8:30AM

Proposed site plan for redevelopment of Lake Fairfax Business Park in Reston (via EYA Development)

The planned redevelopment of Lake Fairfax Business Park into a large residential development is on track for consideration by Fairfax County officials this fall.

EYA Development provided a presentation on the proposed redevelopment to the Board of Directors of the Reston Association on July 23. The business park is at 1780 Business Center Drive, off the Dulles Access Road and near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station. It has several office buildings, a Lifetime Fitness gym, Homewood Suites hotel, Reston Montessori School and a data center.

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Reston National pitches housing, reconfiguration as ‘evolution’ of golf course

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 30, 2026 at 3:45PM

A display for the Reston National Evolution renovation and development project in the Reston National Golf Course clubhouse (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A timeline hasn’t crystallized yet, but the owner of Reston National Golf Course is preparing to embark in earnest on a long-debated overhaul.

War Horse Cities, which has owned the 168-acre golf course property at 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive since 2019, formally launched its “RNGC Evolution 18” initiative at an open house on June 19, outlining plans to renovate the golf facilities, while also allowing housing development on a 14-acre portion of land.

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Input wanted on new designs for Lake Thoreau dock, Newport tennis courts

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 29, 2026 at 10:00AM

Rendering of the proposed Lake Thoreau observation dock redesign (via Reston Association)

Reston Association has settled on designs for two long-awaited capital projects, unveiling final concepts for a new dock at Lake Thoreau and updated tennis courts at Lake Newport last week.

A community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday) to discuss the proposed Lake Thoreau observation dock design. Attendees can meet RA staff at the dock, which is located near the swimming pool at 2040 Upper Lakes Drive.

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Reston Association gives acting CEO the job permanently

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 20, 2026 at 9:15AM

Peter Lusk (courtesy Reston Association)

Reston Association CEO Peter Lusk can officially drop “acting” from his job title.

The RA board of directors unanimously voted to make Lusk its new permanent CEO, effective immediately, the homeowners’ association announced last Friday (July 17).

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NOW: Outdoor activities, trash service canceled in Fairfax due to wildfire smoke

By Angela Woolsey and Associated Press

Published July 17, 2026 at 10:30AM | Updated July 17, 2026 at 11:51AM

Wildfire smoke around the Reston Town Center Metro station (via Fairfax County government/X)

Hazardous air quality levels due to wildfire smoke have been reported in the D.C. region, prompting cancellations of outdoor activities across Fairfax County.

Early this morning (Friday), the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) issued a Code Purple Air Quality Advisory for the region after conditions considered “very unhealthy” for everyone were recorded in D.C., Northern Virginia and parts of suburban Maryland by 9 a.m.

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Reston Association turns to herbicide to fight hydrilla growth in Lake Thoreau

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 7, 2026 at 10:00AM | Updated July 7, 2026 at 11:20AM

Boats docked on Lake Thoreau in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Reston Association is breaking out the herbicide this summer in response to a proliferation of hydrilla at Lake Thoreau.

The invasive aquatic plant resurfaced last year after a couple of quiet summers. Though RA replenished the lake’s population of grass carp this spring, the fish don’t appear to be keeping the hydrilla in check as effectively as hoped.

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RA seeks input on opposition to Reston National Golf Course development

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 16, 2026 at 8:30AM | Updated July 29, 2026 at 5:17PM

A person driving a golf cart on Reston National Golf Course (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Reston Association remains opposed to any development on Reston National Golf Course, but the latest proposal to add housing has it questioning just how much effort should be devoted to that cause.

RA launched a survey yesterday (Monday) asking community members to share their thoughts on whether its staff should prioritize the issue when determining where to focus their limited time and financial resources.

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Reston community invited to ‘Play All Day’ with free recreational activities

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published June 10, 2026 at 11:45AM

Paddleboats docked at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (file photo)

Reston residents will have many free ways to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors as part of Play All Day VA celebrations, which fall on Father’s Day this year.

As a part of a statewide initiative to get residents active in their own communities, Reston Association is offering a number of activities at its facilities that are free or reduced in price on June 21, the longest day of the year.

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Residents at one Reston condo complex might not have AC this summer

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 6, 2026 at 1:45PM

Vehicles parked at the Vantage Hill Condominiums in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Residents of the Vantage Hill Condominiums in Reston might not have access to air-conditioning this summer after the central cooling system that served the neighborhood shut down last year.

Abaris Real Estate Management, which manages the 152-unit complex, informed residents last Tuesday (March 31) that individual AC units are still prohibited for now because the property currently doesn’t have the electrical capacity to support them.

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Reston Association announces key dates for summer pool season

By Scott McCaffrey

Published April 3, 2026 at 2:45PM

A kid flips at Lake Newport Pool in Reston (courtesy Reston Association)

Reston Association’s summer pool season kicks off May 9 with limited service, transitioning to all pools opening starting in mid-June.

“Summer will be here before we know it — from lap swimming and open swim to lessons and water fitness classes, RA pools remain one of the community’s most popular amenities,” the association said in announcing its 2026 summer schedule.