Championing Virginia's Parks

The Virginia Association for Parks (VAFP) champions all parks in the Commonwealth! We actively advocate park issues at the local, regional, state, and national levels, and seek funds to be directly invested in parks. We passionately pursue dedicated funding streams for our parks.

VAFP also offer free technical assistance to those who wish to strengthen or form new Friends Groups. We conduct semi-annual conferences that include training sessions and networking opportunities to facilitate the exchange of ideas. As a membership-based organization, we seek individual members and organization partners who share our mission. Join us today! We also welcome you to follow us!

VAFP is recruiting board members for new positions!

View position descriptions and indicate your interest here by May 9, 2024: https://forms.gle/Bx9moWs129VLUma97

2024 Annual Conference

May 9-11, 2024

at Westmoreland State Park

We look forward to gathering with members to tour the local area, hear from Virginia State Parks speakers, and dive into discussion with Friends Groups. This year, we will also have a special celebration for VaLORS and elect VAFP board members.

View the full agenda here.

*Registration is still open, and we encourage additional members to sign-up. However, please note that lodging within the park is full. Hence, any new registrants must secure their own lodging outside of the park.*

Photo by Bob Diller