News & Announcements Home
The original item was published from 8/11/2022 5:28:00 PM to 8/11/2022 5:29:53 PM.

News & Announcements

Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Posted on: August 11, 2022

[ARCHIVED] NOVA Parks Releases 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

Newsflash

NOVA Parks has released a Strategic Plan with priorities that follow their values of conservation and entrepreneurship. 

This comprehensive vision includes:

  • Plant over 50,000 trees creating new areas of forest
  • Create or improve trails with a focus on sustainability and an investment of over $6 million
  • Create a W&OD Visitor Center
  • Create a new wetland park for environmental education and sustainability
  • Invest in electric vehicles and mowers, and take other steps to lower carbon footprint
  • Add five new parkland properties, and manage existing parkland to better sequester carbon
  • Expand cultural events and festivals
  • Lead effort to commemorate the Declaration of Independence with interpretive efforts focused on liberty, justice, and freedom
  • Expand partnerships with community groups
  • Grow entrepreneurial revenues to support park improvements
  • Create a team and programs that are reflective of our changing and diverse community

The regional park authority, NOVA Parks, maintains parks in Loudoun County and five other jurisdictions: the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax. 

Click here to view the NOVA Parks website and see the NOVA Parks 2023-2027 Strategic Plan (PDF) to read more about their goals and objectives.


###

Additional Info...
Facebook Twitter Email