The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is excited to launch the Parks Count! 2026 Parks Needs Assessment online survey to evaluate park and recreation needs across the county. Community input is essential to shaping the future of Fairfax County’s parks, and we want to hear from you. 

The study will utilize research, trends analysis, and community feedback to help FCPA enhance amenities, facilities, and programs over the next five years. Along with the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Access Strategy (PROSA), the 2026 Needs Assessment will help guide decision-making for park investments and improvements, including the 2026 park bond. 

Residents have multiple ways to provide input. All members of the community are invited to share their thoughts through an online survey hosted on PublicInput. Additionally, a randomly selected group of households will receive a mailed survey as part of the project’s statistically valid data collection. If you receive a survey, please complete it—we appreciate your participation. 

To ensure accessibility, the survey is available in seven languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, Cantonese, and Mandarin. 

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of Fairfax County’s parks by participating in the 2026 Needs Assessment survey. Visit the Parks Count! webpage to learn more and to access the survey.  

For questions about the 2026 Needs Assessment, contact parkscount@publicinput.com.