City of Falls Church, residents and visitors alike will find there's something for everyone in the City of Falls Church - from the many annual events hosted by the Recreation & Parks Division to the culinary delights cooked up in City kitchens. Please explore the links to the left to discover how great living in Falls Church can be!
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The City of Falls Church is a unique and historic city. Besides featuring quick access to renowned museums and art galleries in nearby Washington, D.C., almost every neighborhood is a treasure of its own with a variety of restaurants and shops that reflect the City's great ethnic and cultural diversity. You'll find a warm welcome in the City of Falls Church, and it is our hope that you will be an active part of the community, so shop, play, stay for a while and join us in the many activities offered throughout the year.
The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government and is one of the two geographically smallest cities in Virginia, at only 2.2 square miles. With a population of 11,200, the City is known for its urban village community, quality customer service, nationally ranked school system, environmental activism, and endless community activities.
Location
The City of Falls Church is part of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located only six miles from the Nation's Capital and inside the Capital Beltway.
The City of Falls Church offers 11 parks where residents and visitors can walk, run, bike, trail, and play. Many of the City's parks have play equipment where children can swing and slide; our parks offer lighted basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts as well as picnic tables and grill equipment for summer cookouts.
Northern Virginia’s proximity to the nation’s capital brings to the Commonwealth the economic impacts of the federal government and the associated international and commercial activities and services. As a result,the region has experienced impressive growth in the fields of communications, the internet, computer software and information systems and management. Many large corporations are headquartered there. The region’s economic activity generates significant growth in employment and personal income, making Northern Virginia the economic leader of the state with a remarkably thriving retail sector.
There are historical, cultural and recreational sites. Residents and visitors enjoy Old Town Alexandria, Arlington,Mt. Vernon and Falls Church. There are many recreational opportunities as well.
