Park Authority launches equity survey
The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking input from the public on potential barriers that might be limiting people from taking full advantage of programs and amenities.
The survey goes along with the draft Equity Study issued by the Park Authority last month. That study recommends revising the fee structure to ensure all residents, regardless of income, can access Rec Center programs and classes.
Access the survey here. It’s available, in nine languages, through April 1.
Related story: Park Authority proposes new fee structure
The survey asks people which Rec Center activities they’ve participated in and if they haven’t taken a class or gone to a Rec Center, why not.
“The Park Authority has intentionally been applying an equity lens to our park system in order to ensure that the accessibility and variety of our program offerings align with the present-day values and interests of our community,” said Park Authority Executive Director Jai Cole.
“This latest outreach effort is important to help us identify the barriers that yet need to be overcome such as economic, cultural, transportation. and others so that we can continue to make the benefits of parks accessible to everyone,” Cole said.
The results of the survey, combined with further analysis of the recommendations in the draft report, will be presented to the Park Authority Board and Board of Supervisors in fall 2024.
More DEI equity garbage. It’s all I ever hear about from the left, and it’s racist and anti-American
Yeah, I agree. I hate it when they don’t focus on serious, white guy issues. My million-dollar home in Sleepy Hollow means I deserve better and gives me the right to be upset.
Man…… enough with the equity talk!! Move on to the next groupthink fad.
My family has uses the Rec Centers and the classes offered, frequently. It is a great way for us to do all kinds of activities. From the kids learning how to swim, learn a sport, tap dancing, or other things. In fact, the Rec. Centers is what made them affordable for my family. While there are many other private sector based options for just about everything at a county Rec. Center, many are not affordable for us. Also, I realize the quality can vary between Rec. Center and private options. The reality is Rec. Centers in Fairfax are a great deal for all of us, regardless of race, age, gender, (DEI), etc.; which is irrelevant. It is the number and type of classes, the times/ days they are offered, and most importantly the cost. That is what should be studied and help guide what is done going forward.
Gotta love it when the MAGAs get triggered by DEI initiatives. After all, they got theirs through privilege, so who cares about everybody else?
We don’t use it because it’s over priced and facilities are filthy. Almost everything is geared to people w kids and retirees. It’s all rather pricey for something we could probably self organize with a handful of church ladies and hs dropouts.
Jesus why are you guys so butt hurt over this, they’re literally just trying to find ways to make rec center activities more affordable for a broader group. Sure, my kid’s summer camp fees are going to go up using their sliding scale but not enough for me to rant about how the racist left is destroying America. Go have a beer and relax.
I think you underestimate how much they hate everyone in the “broader group”
1. Everything is DEI and that slope is getting more slippery by the day.
2. We should not separate people based on race or income when it comes to ticket prices.
3. That’s great that you can afford price increases but I can’t, and I think we’ve subsidized everyone enough.
4. Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain.
5. I don’t drink.
Maybe you should drink or at least smoke. Maybe you’ll relax a bit. Also, please don’t force your religion on others. It’s unbecoming.
I’ve “relaxed” my concern of local government goings-on for my whole life, as have many others. This indifference has allowed bad actors to take advantage of our collective goodwill to advance philosophies and tactics that have had detrimental impacts on quality of life, safety, and basic government services.
1. “Everything is Diversity and that slope is getting more slippery…” Fail to see what it is you afraid of sliding down. Can you articulate what in that study you feel is pushing us towards some sort of brink? I’m willing to listen…
2. Sliding scale and voucher program are based on annual household income, not race, which I think is reasonable to drive more interest into the programs available. Again, I think you are using the fact that they surveyed race as yet another bogeyman here to blanket reject the program. Did you read the slides at least?
3. Fair point
4. Don’t care
5. It’s a turn of phrase, Jesus.
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1. For example: WASHINGTON (TND) — Of the more than 323,000 jobs added to the U.S. workforce by major companies in 2021, 94% went to people of color, according to Bloomberg. The data stems from an analysis of 88 workforce demographic reports submitted to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by S&P 100 companies.
2. Income and race in this area have strong correlation; any suggestion otherwise is intellectually dishonest.
3. Glad you like.
4. I know.
5. I know.