Here’s What’s Opening in the Tysons Area as Virginia Enters Phase Three

Back in mid-March, government services, community centers, restaurants, schools and more closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Now that Virginia is entering Phase Three today (Wednesday), here’s an update on what’s reopened or staying closed in the Tysons area.

Town Hall, which is currently open to the public by appointment-only, will reopen fully on Monday, July 6. “Citizens are still encouraged to limit unnecessary trips to Town Hall and to utilize online services when possible,” according to the town’s website. The town’s council, committees and boards will still meet virtually.

The community center will also reopen on Monday “with strict social distancing, reduced occupancy, and enhanced cleanings.” People will be able to rent space with limited room occupancy rules in the community center.

“Playgrounds, restrooms at parks, the Community Garden, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and Vienna Dog Park are open,” the town’s website said. “Field permits and picnic pavilion rentals are now allowed.”

The town has cancelled events through August, but does have some online options along with no- and low-touch summer camps.

As for closures, rentals are still not permitted at the Teen Center, Bowman House, Freeman Store & Museum and Town Green.

The City of Falls Church took to Twitter to share an overview of what Phase Three looks like:

Phase 3 of the Forward Virginia reopening plan begins on Wednesday, July 1 everywhere in the Commonwealth – including the City of Falls Church. See what's different from Phase 2: https://t.co/wlyqNR2sCT pic.twitter.com/Zv02GCVbrL

— City of Falls Church (@FallsChurchGov) June 26, 2020

Back in May, Wolf Trap cancelled its summer performances.

The McLean Community Center reopened in a limited capacity when Northern Virginia entered Phase Two. “To minimize face-to-face public contact, we ask that you continue to contact us online, or by email or phone,” MCC wrote on its website mid-June.

In May, Virginia DMV offices started to reopen for appointments. People can make appointments at the Tysons location (1968 Gallows Road), which is open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Additionally, Virginia DMV extended the deadline for driver’s license expirations from the end of August to the end of October.

Tysons Reporter previously shared what the statewide changes will look like in Phase Three, from fitness centers and pools opening at 75% capacity to non-essential retail and restaurants fully opening.

Fairfax County Public Schools is offering families two choices for returning to school in August: full-time online instruction or two days each week at school and asynchronous learning on the remote days.

Just because more and more places are reopening doesn’t mean people have to go to them, Gov. Ralph Northam has stressed in press conferences.

Per Northam’s order, people have to wear masks when going into public buildings and businesses.