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 and improvements including the 2026 park bond.
| Needs Assessment Project Timeline | |
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| Public Engagement | Spring 2025 |
| Public Feedback Analysis | Spring – Summer 2025 |
| Report Development | Fall – Winter 2025 |
Join us for an in-person workshop with fun, free activities, and various opportunities to provide your input. Please provide your email above to receive a direct e-mail notification with more information or visit our project page to view the latest updates. You can sign up for project updates above in the “Stay in Touch with E-Mail Updates” section.
Please sign up for project updates to receive a direct e-mail notification with more information or visit our project page to view the latest update. You can sign up for project updates above in the “Stay in Touch with E-mail Updates” section.
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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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.
