Golf and Park & Recreation

NRPA is transforming the lives of all people through parks and recreation, one of the many ways in which we do this is through the generous support of our national partners.  Several years ago, we embarked on a journey to ensure, through parks and recreation; local communities were flush with opportunities to incorporate golf as a key component to a healthy lifestyle. In doing so, we were able to convene the tops minds from the golf industry to work cohesively with park and recreation leaders.  We have, through the ongoing support of the golf industry, provided programming resources, grants, continuing education, research and data to support ongoing advocacy of our nation’s leaders. 

The game of golf impacts communities through a variety of avenues some of which include the national initiatives to grow the game, effective golf course maintenance and operation, environmental sustainability and the overarching benefits golf provides to communities..  By providing jobs, connecting youth and families with the outdoors, providing opportunity for physical activity in support of a healthy lifestyle, and sharing education and knowledge specific to environmental conservation, the game of golf is woven into the fabric of our nation’s communities.