Community Guide
Hollin Hills is a great place to live — beautiful architecture, plentiful parks, friendly people, and a long tradition of volunteerism and democratic management of community affairs. This website is a great place to look for resources about living in Hollin Hills from how to get involved in the community to who to call in an emergency or simply to get more information. So if you’ve recently moved in, welcome! If you haven't already been welcomed by one of our greeters, keep an eye out as one will be by soon. In the meantime, please register for an account for a resident account so that you receive the latest information right to your email. |
2024 Directory & Community Guide (available to CAHH members only) |
Consult with the DRC BEFORE Starting Renovations
To help preserve the historic architectural heritage (and property values) of Hollin Hills, be sure to consult with the Design Review Committee before starting any additions or renovations that affect the exterior of your home. The process is explained here.
Get Involved in the Hollin Hills Community
There’s always a lot going on in Hollin Hills. Join us in Voigt Park for the annual picnics on the Fourth of July and Oktoberfest, sign up for the pool or the pickleball club, volunteer for one of our Civic Association committees or run for a Board position, become a park “warden” or help with the regular clean-up parties in the parks, act as a “greeter” to welcome newcomers into the community, be a docent at the biennial House + Garden Tour, write for the monthly newsletter — there are plenty of opportunities to help out and meet people, no matter your interests or how much time you have.
And the easiest way to get started is to become a member of the Civic Association.
Keep Up to Date
To follow news and upcoming events in the community, check out the news page of this website, as well as the upcoming events calendar.
For more coverage, read the Hollin Hills Bulletin — a monthly newsletter published by the Civic Association and sent out via email to all Hollin Hills residents. Produced by volunteers, the Bulletin been published monthly (more or less) since 1951. If you’re not getting it, or if you’d like to submit news or photos, or you’d prefer to receive a printed version, please contact us!
The Hollin Hills Forum is also a great resource.
Trash and Recycling
Fairfax County handles trash and recycling pickup for Hollin Hills. Our weekly pickup day is Tuesdays, and residents are requested not to put their bins at the curb before 3 pm the day before pickup. Be sure your bins are curbside by 6 am the day of pickup.
From March 1 to December 24, yard waste (leaves, grass trimmings, shrub and tree trimmings) must be placed at the curb separately for collection. Residents can also schedule five free “special pickups” of bulk and brush items (two cubic yards) per year.
Fairfax County no longer accepts glass bottles and jars in the curbside recycling program. Residents should bring them to one of the purple, glass-only recycling containers located throughout the region. (There is one at the Mount Vernon District Governmental Center at 2511 Parkers Lane, near Sherwood Regional Library.) If this is not possible, glass should be placed in the trash.
Fairfax County residents can also drop off trash and recycling at the I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex disposal centers.
The Fairfax County Trash and Recycling website has all the details on what is trash, recycling and yard waste, and how to request a special pickup for brush and bulk items.
Utilities
Dominion Energy is the primary supplier of electricity to area residents. Homes with natural gas are supplied Washington Gas. The Fairfax County Water Authority (or simply, Fairfax Water) is the primary water company for potable water supply to homes and fire hydrants.
Regulated wireline telephone service (aka, land line), digital/cable TV service, and residential Internet service is available from Cox and Verizon.
Transportation
Roads: Virtually all public roads (interstate, primary and secondary) in Fairfax County are maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
Bus: The county's public bus service, Fairfax Connector, has nearby connections via Route 101 (Fort Hunt–Mt. Vernon) and Route 152 (Groveton–Fort Hunt) routes, located near the intersection of Fort Hunt Rd and Paul Spring Rd, near the Hollin Hills Pool and community entrance.
Rail: The Huntington station serves as the nearest rapid transit terminal of the Washington Metro (WMATA) system. The nearest Amtrak station is in Old Town.
Air: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located approximately 8 miles north, is the closest airport for residents. Aircraft noise complaints can be submitted at https://www.flyreagan.com/about-airport/aircraft-noise-information/dca-reagan-national-submit-noise-complaint
Elected Representatives
Our US Senators for the State of Virginia are Tim Kaine (D) and Mark R. Warner (D) . In the US House of Representatives, we’re represented by Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D) (8th Congressional district of Virginia).
In the Virginia Senate, we’re represented by Scott O. Surovell (D) (36th District), and in the Virginia House of Delegates we’re represented by Hollin Hills resident Paul E. Krizek (D) (44th District).
At the county (or district) level, citizens are served by the Mount Vernon Magisterial District of Fairfax County for representation amongst the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and other district representatives on a variety of boards and commissions within the county.
Our representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is Daniel G. Storck (D) (Mount Vernon District), and Karen L. Corbett Sanders represents Mount Vernon District for the School Board.Voting and Elections
Go to the Virginia Department of Elections website to register to vote or update information online. You may register in person at the Fairfax County Government Center. For general information about voting, contact the General Registrar's Office in Fairfax at 703-324-4700.
Hollin Hills spans two voting precincts, Bucknell and Kirkside. The Bryant Education Center at 2709 Popkins Lane is the polling place for the Bucknell precinct. Hollin Meadows School is the polling place for Kirkside.
Civic Engagement
At the community level, the Civic Association of Hollin Hills (CAHH) is a member association of:
- the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Associations, which was formed to represent and promote the interests of its member associations and to further the common good and general welfare of the residents of the Mount Vernon Magisterial District.
- the Fairfax County Federation of Citizen Associations, which promotes the interests of citizens' associations (homeowners, civic, and condominium unit owners) in Fairfax County and to further the common good and general welfare of all residents of Fairfax County.
Education
Schools serving Hollin Hills
Students living in Hollin Hills most often go to Hollin Meadows Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Potomac High School. Other area schools include Stratford Landing Elementary, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, and the St. Louis School.
Libraries
The nearest public libraries to Hollin Hills are the Sherwood Regional Library and Martha Washington Library served by the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) system.
In addition, several residents have installed and maintain neighborhood book exchanges and chartered (and uncharted) Little Free Library locations throughout the neighborhood, often stylized in the shape of mid-century modern homes found throughout the community.
“Aging in Place” in Hollin Hills
Mount Vernon at Home organizes volunteers to help seniors. Their mission is “to build a village of caring friends and volunteers offering solutions to support the lifetime independence of our members allowing them to age in place.” You can call them at 703-303-4060.
Hollin Hall Senior Center provides a place to connect, to build new skills, form a community and stay healthy and active for those age 50 and better and offers a wide variety of classes and activities. Hollin Hall Senior Center is located at 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria.
Recommended Vendors
The vendors included in this list are recommended by our Hollin Hills neighbors. They do not request nor pay to be included in this listing. Use in addition to your own research. An unreacted version is available when you sign in to the site.
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Civic Association of Hollin Hills (CAHH)
is a 501(c)7 non-profit, social and recreational organization.
1600 Paul Spring Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307