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!

2025 Annual Conference

VAFP will host our annual conference from May 1-4, 2025 at Occoneechee State Park. Click here to see the tentative agenda and recommendations for off-site lodging, for those interested. 
 

Registration is now LIVE!

*** UPDATE: LODGING IS NEARLY AT CAPACITY! PLEASE REACH OUT BEFORE SIGNING UP IF YOU WILL BE RELYING ON LODGING!***

Click here to register, or email vafparks@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at Occoneechee in May!

Bob Ross Happy Little 5K

No matter how you reach the finish line - walk, run or roll - you pick the pace and the place, anywhere outdoors!  The Bob Ross Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K is an annual virtual race that supports tree-planting and forest preservation efforts. Proceeds from your registration will benefit Virginia State Park tree-planting programs and the VAFP, helping to restore and maintain forests. Everyone who participates gets a Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative bib number and finisher's medal. We hope you’ll join us for this fun event! Click here to register!