Fairfax County Parks used a Parks Plus segment to outline options for year-round golf practice at Burke Lake and Oakmont, promoting covered, heated driving bays, instruction bays and flexible pass options.

The show’s host (Speaker 1) said the county’s facilities “help keep your swing in top form no matter the season,” and Speaker 2 provided specifics about Oakmont: “We have 20 covered bays, dedicated for public use. We also have 10, heated and covered bays dedicated for our instruction.” Speaker 3 described Burke Lake as having “a sheltered driving range, 66 bays, half of which are covered and heated,” enabling practice in more months of the year.

Officials and presenters on the program emphasized accessibility and instruction. Speakers noted private and group lessons, a complimentary practice and chipping green, and participation from a wide age range — “juniors, 5 years old, younger, people in their nineties are out here practicing,” Speaker 2 said. The program also promoted a flexible pass structure: Speaker 2 described a “flex pass with a minimum purchase of a $100. You get 35% off the small bucket price.” The segment did not state the small-bucket price.

The show highlighted promotions aimed at making practice more affordable and social: a buy-one-get-one small-bucket option for juniors and a “beer and bucket” special that discounts a beer purchase with a small bucket. Visitors gave on-air testimonials: Speaker 4 praised recent facility improvements over two decades and described bringing family from abroad to practice; Speaker 5 described coming “since I was a kid” and welcomed the addition of heaters.

Fairfax County Parks’ segment framed the offerings as accessible and family friendly and encouraged listeners to visit the Parks website for pass purchases, lesson bookings and more information. No formal policy decisions or votes were discussed.