The many issues that come into play at the local, state, and national levels in parks and recreation create significant opportunities for media coverage.
This section provides detailed information for media and communication professionals about upcoming events (see our online press kit), press releases for the past year, and select press coverage on NRPA and the parks and recreation community.
Park and Recreation Month 2012
Since 1985, Americans have celebrated national Park and
Recreation Month during the month of July to promote the importance of parks
and recreation in the U.S. This July we
encouraged everyone to GET WILD about parks and recreation!
View the Park and Recreation Month fact sheet or learn more at NRPA's Park and Recreation Month website.
Recent Press Releases
To view all of NRPA's media releases over the past year, click here.
NRPA Social Media
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NRPA Connect: Join the conversation at www.nrpaconnect.org!
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Follow NRPA on Twitter: @NRPA_news.
Follow America's Backyard on Twitter @Our_Backyard.
NRPA's Youtube Channel
Contact Information
Please direct all media-related questions and inquiries to:
Lauren Hoffmann
703.858.2151
lhoffmann@nrpa.org