Great Falls Citizens Association

Our Mission

Dedicated to preserving and protecting the historic, low density,
semi-rural character of Great Falls and its natural resources.

birdwatching from a canoe on the Potomac

Mission of the GFCA
Who are we? We are your neighbors. The Association was formed over 25 years ago by homeowners in Great Falls to preserve the low density, semi-rural character of our community, to promote development that is consistent with that character, to be a vehicle for citizen participation in community affairs, and to provide a forum for the discussion of community plans and activities.
Our monthly meetings are open to everyone and we encourage the widest possible expression of views on every issue. Under the overall direction of the Executive Committee, consisting of the elected officers and 12 at large members, the Association undertakes initiatives in various areas of community interest, responds to planning and development proposals, and works with state and county agencies and officials in areas affecting the quality of life in Great Falls. The officers and Executive Committee give generously of their time and energy to help protect and enhance the unique quality of life in our community

Click here to read the letter sent by GFCA to the Planning commission!
Our 2020 Vision project gathered feedback from our members and Great Falls to build a consensus about Great Falls as a community, and in 20 years, what should it look like? See our vision of it ...

Current News and Activities

Current Weather forecast for Great Falls, VA from the NOAA web site.


GFCA in the news
GFCA works with VDOT to improve traffic flow through the Village Center. As reported in the Great Falls Connection Newspaper.

GFCA succeeds in moving traffic calming project forward on Seneca Rd. & Georgetown Pik intersection - As reported in the Great Falls Connection Newspaper.

The Great Falls Citizens association has been honored by Fairfax County for achieving recognition from the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. Please feel free take part in our heritage tree census. Click here to read the letter of appreciation from former Chairman Connolly adding our trees to the county's list!

Check the Community Calendar for the current list of meetings
Here are the 2008-2009 GFCA Officers & Executive Board
Check the Fairfax County Recycling Calendar for upcoming special events!

Focus for 2009-2010 year
Environmental, land use and zoning efforts will remain a key role of our standing committees as will the completion of a Long Range Plan for Great Falls based on the input received from the 2020 Vision Survey. This will include support of the nominations made as part of the North County Area Plan Review of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan – (a) Support of the Colvin Run Mill Historic Area master plan implementation; (b) Maintain Georgetown Pike as a Historic Byway; (c) Bury Utility and Telecom Lines; (d) Multi-use Community Center; (e) Possible Independent Living Community for Great Falls. Finally, we will reach out to all Great Falls organizations to build a platform for collaboration and support. Our Home Owners Associations and other Great Falls organizations have special purposes but all contribute to what makes Great Falls GREAT.