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Court Diversifies Recreation Opportunities in the Community Reston, Virginia– October 9, 2024 –  The Great Outdoors Fund (TGOF), along with partners Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), unveiled a new dual-purpose basketball and futsal court at Stratton Woods Park in Reston, Virginia. Representatives from the U.S. Soccer Federation also …

“The power of partnerships to drive positive change” RESTON, VA – August 1, 2024 –  The Great Outdoors Fund® is proud to announce a partnership with Volkswagen Group of America to build a new combination basketball/futsal court near the company’s new North American headquarters in Reston at Stratton Woods Park. The new dual-purpose court will …

A spirit of camaraderie and community service echoed through Brantley Lake State Park as volunteers, park staff, and representatives from The Great Outdoors Fund and Occidental (Oxy) joined forces to restore a beloved recreational amenity: the fishing dock at the park’s Seven Rivers boat ramp. Five years after its removal due to safety concerns, the …

Bringing Dock Fishing Back: The Great Outdoors Fund and Occidental Team Up for Brantley Lake State Park Enhancements Brantley Lake State Park, located just outside of Carlsbad, New Mexico, is a desert oasis and an outdoor recreation destination for locals and long-distance travelers alike. The park, which was developed to take advantage of the recreational …