NRPA is committed to the development and delivery of learning opportunities -- creating and distributing research, standards, and leading practices -- to its members. Furthermore, NRPA encourages a proactive learning community where agencies share their diverse management and operating practices.

The Knowledge Center is a recent addition to NRPA's Connect community. In the Knowledge Center, members can view documents used by agencies around the country.The ability to share information amongst peers is a wonderful way to gather resources and stay up-to-date with best practices and new trends in the field. Documents currently available in the Knowledge Center include: strategic plans, accreditation standard documentation, program guides, codes and ordinances, and much more. 

NRPA encourages all member agencies to share their relevant materials -- if they are essential to you, they may be a great reference for others. Once you have logged in, sort through the available folders and sub-folders, and upload your documents, link websites, and add book reviews. 

Highlight: Fees and Charges

• Through a recent member survey, NRPA learned that our members would like to see more sample Fees and Charges Policies. If you have a Fees and Charges Policy, please share that valuable resource and we will gladly feature it in the NRPA Knowledge Center!

Recent additions to the Knowledge Center:

1. Financial Management > Revenue Generation, "Fees Manual" (Three Rivers Park District, MN)
2. Programs > Special Events, "Special Event Planning Guide" (City of San Diego, CA)
3. Programs > Program Planning, "Instructor Contract" (Tarpon Springs, FL)

Visit the Knowledge Center now!

As always, we welcome feedback and suggestions. Please contact Hayley Jackson with your input.