Our Vision
A strong and vibrant parks industry recognised and supported by the whole community.
Our Mission
To unite and provide leadership for the parks industry, assisting the industry to take up its role as a significant contributor to the health of our society and environment, and also as an important sector in the economy.
To carry out our mission, Parks Forum will:
Identify and promote best practice and innovation in park managementDevelop and promote professional standards for park managementPromote the acquisition of new knowledge through benchmarking, evaluation and researchPromote knowledge sharing to improve delivery of park services to the communityAchieve recognition as the peak body for the park industry, whose advocacy is respected and welcomed
Build partnerships with aligned organisations or sectors; andEnhance community understanding and support for parks, demonstrating the links between healthy ecosystems and healthy human communities.