Features
Confronting the Opioid Outbreak in Our Parks
Communities take action on a growing public health issue and strive to help addicts seeking recovery.
Climate Change, Parks and Health
How must park and rec agencies rethink the was they do things to meet the challenges of climate change?
Additional Articles
Introducing the Health and Wellness Advisory Panel’s Newest Members
NRPA's Health and Wellness Advisory Panel is excited to welcome two new members.
Play Spaces Grant Program
NRPA is excited to expand the Meet Me at the Park program and provide additional communities with increased access to play spaces in local parks.
Member Spotlight: Commit to Health Youth Ambassadors
NRPA and the Target Corporation, through a new Commit to Health Youth Ambassadors initiative, are engaging youth as health and wellness leaders in their communities.
It’s Easier Than Ever to Get Involved with NRPA
The perks of volunteering are numerous — résumé building, network growth, getting that “feel-good” feeling. NRPA has made volunteering even easier (and more fun) with its new volunteer platform.
More Health and Wellness Sessions Offered at Conference This Year
2017 NRPA Annual Conference attendees will have the opportunity to choose from more than 50 education sessions supporting our Health & Wellness Pillar.
The Digital Imposter
In the latest twist on identity theft, hackers are clandestinely taking over business websites and billing customers who come to those sites.
Recreational Water Disinfection
Steps to ensure aquatics facilities are clean and safe and to avoid recreational water illness outbreaks.
How to Keep Citizens Informed About the Threat of Zika in Your Community
Increase communitywide understanding of the Zika virus, its sources, risks, symptoms and treatments with a comprehensive, year-round communication plan.
Promoting LGBT Inclusion and Awareness in Programs and Facilities
Cultivating the affirming inclusive approach to park and recreation policies and practices.
Creating a Sustainable Community Garden
'Growing food, but also growing community' on a formerly vacant lot in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York.
Criminal Background Checks for Youth Sport Coaches
Do youth sports organizations have a legal duty to conduct criminal background checks of all adults who would have contact with children involved in their programs?
Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Educational Funding
As the budget debate continues this summer, educating members of Congress on the use of these funds locally will be critical.
Think Healthy Across the Board
Don’t forget to promote the importance of good health and wellness while offering fun summer programs and activities.
Parks and Recreation: Meeting Community Fitness Needs at All Levels
Providing quality facilities and services is not the only way park and recreation agencies improve the health of their community...
Millions of Americans Touched by Food Insecurity
This month's Park Pulse poll takes a closer look at how many Americans experienced food insecurity over the past year.
Activate Your Parks and Your People
Encourage communities to push back on elected officials who continue to argue that park budgets are an easy cut.
Nomadic Nourishment in NorCal
Every month, Northern California foodies are drawn to Folsom City Lions Park for the Food Truck Safari.
2017 NRPA Directors School August 27-September 1
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
Parks & Recreation Crossword
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
NRPA Conference Behind the Scenes: Building the Education Schedule
As a member of the NRPA Conference Program Committee, the team of NRPA members who review the conference education session proposals, I invite you for a behind the scenes look at the remarkable process that results in an amazing product.