Mission
Preserving and growing parkland and green spaces. Balancing park use for all ages and uses. Working together to give a stronger voice for our parks in Aurora Highlands.
Goals
- Preserve existing parkland; identify and counter proposals to use parkland for other purposes.
- Increase awareness and participation in the neighborhood for park advocates.
- Identify opportunities to add more natural tree-filled parkland in Aurora Highlands.
- Promote balance in park use and improvement/expansion recommendations to ensure that the needs of our age-diverse populations are met with the proper mix of playgrounds, courts, athletic fields, and un-programmed open green space and natural areas.
- Continue to work closely with Arlington Parks Coalition to inform residents of the importance of protecting our parks.
Awards & Recognition
Recipients of the Arlington County’s Bill Thomas Award
The Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Award was established to pay tribute to lifelong parks volunteer Bill Thomas and to honor and encourage those residents who also demonstrate a passionate dedication and support for our dynamic programs, natural resources and public open spaces.
Read more about the nomination and a summary of our work.
Recipient’s of the Civic Federation’s Outstanding Civic Engagement and Community Service Award.
Civic Federation‘s speech regarding FoAHP’s work.
