Virginia Recreational Trails Fund DCR helps local parks and recreation departments through funding, expertise and training. Through this partnership, more than 50,000 acres have been purchased for parks and recreation in more than 400 parks around the state.
People usually think of parks as places for enjoyment.
Actually, they're also economic necessities. The commonwealth's outdoor and recreational offerings entice business and industry to the state. And don't forget . . . DCR provides policy and direction to the public and private sectors so they may better manage recreational resources, and outdoor and open spaces. For example, we promote the use of conservation land easements as a way landowners may protect their land's character.