The residents of Union Mills enjoy a community swimming pool staffed with lifeguards which is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  The pool and bath house were completely renovated for the 2004 season.  We also have a tennis court, a bike/jogging path alongside the natural wetlands, and a well-maintained tot lot with new equipment.

Local schools are:  Union Mill  Elementary, Liberty Middle, Centreville High School and St. Andrews Catholic  School.  There are several day care centers nearby.

Union Mills couldn't be better located for shopping and dining out.  We are in easy walking distance of the shops at The Colonnade at Union Mill which is anchored by a Giant Supermarket, Blockbuster Video and Outback Steak house.  There is also Rosemary's Thyme Bistro,  several banks, a florist, a dry cleaner and laundry, a Parcel Plus, and numerous other small shops, services and fast food stores.  We are less than 15 minutes away from Fair Lakes Shopping Center,  Fair Lakes Promenade, the new Fairfax Corner, Wegmans Food Market and Fair Oaks Mall.   A short drive west on Lee Highway are Pickwick and Centreville Crossing shopping  centers and across Rt 28 are several other Centreville shopping centers, our regional library and three new trendy restaurants.

Union Mills is  very favorably situated for commuters and travelers.  Fairfax  County Parkway and I-66 are less than 10 minutes away, and Dulles International Airport is approximately 25 minutes north on Route 28.