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Projects and Initiatives

  • America's Backyard: America’s Backyard is an essential charity that supports the preservation of open space, saving parks, through advocacy, research and public awareness.

  • Parks Build Community: an ongoing national initiative demonstrating the transformative value of parks and recreation on the health and vitality of communities across America.

    • Selena Butler Park (2011): NRPA collaborated with the association's America's Backyard initiative, the Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and the Atlanta Housing Authority - and with valuable contributions from sponsors PlayCore, Converse, The Health Education and Communication Center of Atlanta and Superior International Industries - and revitalized Selena Butler Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

    • Marvin Gaye Park (2009): For its kick-off project, NRPA collaborated with Washington Parks & People, George Mason University (GMU), and the Washington, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation to help revitalize Marvin Gaye Park in Northeast D.C., and improve the health and wellness of the local youth population.

  • Economic Roundtable (September, 2011): Roundtable on the critical role of parks in urban and metropolitan infrastructure.

  • Park and Recreation Month: Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. The theme in 2012 is “Get Wild!” 

  • Playground Safety: Playing outdoors is a major component in the fight against childhood obesity as well as the overall health and well-being of young people. NRPA is dedicated to promoting children's rights to play in safe and challenging play environments, and educating members of NRPA and the general public on the importance that play has in childhood development.

     
  • Let's Jump: NRPA partnered with National Geographic Kids magazine to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks. Let's Jump! supported First Lady, Michelle Obama's Lets Move Initative which encouraged kids and families to get healthy and active.

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