Virginia
The outdoor recreation economy generates
122,405
Direct Jobs
$13.4 Billion Total Outdoor Recreation Value Added
$6.6 Billion In Wages and Salaries
1.9%
Share of GDP
4,244,593
Number of Participants
52%
Participation Rate
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VIRGINIA OFFICE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION
In 2019, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam established an Office of Outdoor Recreation in Virginia responsible for helping to grow the outdoor recreation economy in the state. The Virginia Office of Outdoor Recreation is housed within the Commonwealth’s Department of Commerce and Trade and is staffed by agencies currently working to promote Virginia’s outdoor assets and top-ranked business climate.