Falls Church is small in size but large in heart. The City of Falls Church is one of the two geographically smallest cities in Virginia, conveniently situated a mere six miles from Washington, D.C.
Beyond the traditional history found throughout this area, Falls Church City is particularly known for becoming an independent city in 1948, when parents successfully obtained its separation from Fairfax County in an effort to establish a highly acclaimed school system.
Named an All-America City in 1962, Falls Church City has also earned the Tree City USA award for 26 years from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Recognizing the importance of open space and environmental preservation, the City offers and maintains 11 parks within its 2.2 square mile borders.
The Falls Church City Police Department is the only one in the region that conducts daily house checks if residents request the service when they are on vacation. Now that's some small town service!
