Alert:
We want to hear from you about your park and recreation needs. The Fairfax County Park Authority is conducting the Parks Count! 2026 Parks Needs Assessment to evaluate park and recreation needs across the county. Your feedback will help guide improvements to amenities, facilities and programs for the next five years. The study uses research, trends analysis, community input and surveys to help the Park Authority meet the diverse park and recreation needs of everyone in Fairfax County. Together with the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Access Strategy, the 2026 Needs Assessment will inform decision-making for park investments, including the 2026 park bond, and inform the Park Authority’s forthcoming Strategic Plan.
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| Public Engagement | Spring 2025 |
| Public Feedback Analysis | Spring – Summer 2025 |
| Report Development | Fall – Winter 2025 |
You may receive a printed survey in the mail that looks like the image below. Surveys have been mailed to specific households as part of the project’s statistically valid data collection. If you receive a survey in the mail, please complete it. We thank you for your participation!
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Help us spread the word and share this project with your networks, family, friends, and neighbors! Download our project flyer below.
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Download our communications guide below for sample text that can be used to share about the 2026 Needs Assessment in e-mail communications, newsletters, and social media.
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The 2016 Parks Count Needs Assessment has guided significant improvements over the past decade, demonstrating the power of community input in creating vibrant, sustainable parks. Click image to download Fairfax County Park Authority Needs Assessment Final Report.
