Alert:
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.
Needs Assessment Project Timeline | |
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Public Engagement | Spring 2025 |
Analysis | Spring – Summer 2025 |
Report Development | Fall – Winter 2025 |
Thank you for participating in the Parks Count! Needs Assessment project and providing your critical input in the public engagement process. The public engagement process included an online survey, mailed survey, virtual meeting, focus groups, outreach at community events across the county, and an in-person workshop. You are welcome to listen to the virtual meeting recording and view the presentation below. Currently, our project team is analyzing the results of the public engagement process, as well as examining leisure and recreation trends, benchmarking with peer jurisdictions, and assessing our level of service for park and recreation standards. To stay engaged with the project, please sign-up below to 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.
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.