http://www.nvrpa.org/park/main_site/content/planning
2012 – 2017 Vision and Plan:
The draft Strategic Plan has a number of bold initiatives that will enhance NVRPA and the entire region.
Over 50% of households participate annually in: walking for pleasure, visiting historic sites, visiting local parks and visiting natural areas, according to the 2011 Virginia Outdoor Survey. To respond to this desire for trails, natural areas and historic sites, NVRPA will build on its success at acquiring new parkland in the coming years.
Addressing the issue of children spending less time outdoors in nature, there is an initiative called ‘Nature Nuts’ that will enhance programs and facilities that serve children. The goal of this program is, that in five years half a million area children will have a meaningful outdoor experience through the regional parks. This program will have the effect of improving the physical and mental health of our youth.
NVRPA will be a pioneer in using evolving information and mobile technology to help provide interpretation and educational opportunities in the parks in a creative and cost effective way.
The Regional Park Authority is unique in generating over 83% of its operating revenues from enterprise operations, offering the taxpayers a remarkable value. The Strategic Plan builds on this strength with a combination of new or renovated facilities and a focus on customer service that will allow the Authority to continue to be a model of efficiency.
With over 100 miles of trails, including some of the longest in the region (W&OD at 45 miles, and Bull Run/Occoquan at 18 miles) NVRPA will expand its role as a leader in developing and promoting major trail systems in Northern Virginia.
With a focus on regional destination sites, NVRPA will continue its role as an economic engine of the region’s tourism economy by opening new sites and expanded offerings that attract visitors to Northern Virginia.
About NVRPA:
Founded over fifty years ago with a focus on regional land conservation, NVRPA today has over 11,000 acres and 25 parks and operates in six jurisdictions: Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties as well as Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax Cities.
NVRPA is governed by a 12 person Board that is appointed by the six member jurisdictions. NVRPA parks include the following:
Aldie Mill Historic Park
Algonkian Regional Park
Ball's Bluff Battlefield
Blue Ridge Regional Park
Brambleton Regional Park
Bull Run Regional Park
Bull Run Marina
Bull Run Public Shooting Center
Cameron Run Regional Park
Carlyle House Historic Park
Fountainhead Regional Park
Gateway Regional Park
Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Mt. Defiance Historic Park (soon to be an NVRPA property)
Mt. Zion Historic Park
Occoquan Regional Park
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Potomac Overlook
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park
Rust Sanctuary (soon to be leased by NVRPA)
Sandy Run Regional Park
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park
Upton Hill Regional Park
W&OD Trail
White’s Ford Regional Park
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