The Fairfax County Park Authority is firmly committed towards enhancing equity in all aspects of our county park system – including equity of access to park programs. Since July 2022, the Fairfax County Park Authority has worked with consultant firm HR&A to conduct a comprehensive review of the Park Authority’s fee-based revenue funding structure to determine strategies for how we can enhance the equity with which park services are provided.

After 18 months, the findings of that study and proposed recommendations for consideration, along with a history of the development of the park and recreation system, have been presented to both the Fairfax County Park Authority Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors:

• Fairfax County Park Authority Equity Study (2024)
• A History of the Fairfax County Park Authority (1950 – 2024)
• VIDEO: Jan. 30 Board of Supervisors Health and Human Services Committee Meeting (Equity Presentation Begins at 47:04)

We Want To Hear From You!

The Park Authority will be reaching out to neighborhoods and communities throughout Fairfax County to collect valuable information that will inform our next steps towards enhancing equity in parks. We welcome your participation in the following ways:

Comment on the Equity Study Presentation:
Your reaction and feedback on the published Equity Study and presentation will help inform our next steps towards greater equity in the Fairfax County Park System.We are accepting comments beginning January 25 through April 1. Comments may be submitted online (using the field below) or sent to the Park Authority via US Mail at:

Park Authority Equity Study
c/o Public Information Office
12055 Government Center Parkway, Ste. 927
Fairfax, VA 22035

Complete The Park Authority Equity Survey:

We need your help to better understand your experience with Fairfax County Parks. We’re particularly interested in understanding potential barriers that you experience which prevent you from taking full advantage of recreational opportunities. The survey will be open through April 1, 2024 and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. All responses will be anonymous. Please select your preferred language below:

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We appreciate your participation in sharing your experience with us.

Questions? Please contact the Park Authority’s Public Information Office at Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.