Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Parks Count! Our Parks, Our Future

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Parks Count! 2026 Needs Assessment 

The Fairfax County Park Authority is conducting the Parks Count! 2026 Parks Needs Assessment to evaluate park and recreation needs across the county. The Needs Assessment will 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. The public engagement project phase is closed and the project team is working on the analysis portion of the project. If you could like to stay informed about the project, please share your email address below to receive regular project updates.

Stay in Touch with E-mail Updates 

Would you like to stay informed about the project? Share your email address below to receive regular updates and news. 

Please contact us with any comments, questions, or ideas at parkscount@publicinput.com.


Explore the 2016 Needs Assessment Report

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.

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