Recognizing the potential for strengthening volunteer park support organizations in Virginia, the Virginia Association for Parks (VAFP) was launched at a statewide park volunteer training conference held in Fredericksburg in November 1997.

Since that meeting, a strong and committed park leaders and park professionals from Virginia's state and national parks have joined the Association to provide leadership for a strong voice in support of Virginia's park systems. 

VAFP has undertaken the mission of assisting organizations where they exist and helping to organize them in parks without a support group.

If you feel as we do we invite you to join in our efforts.