NRPA serves as the voice of all park and recreation agencies, representing over 105,000 diverse park communities in rural, suburban neighborhoods and urban centers across America.

Parks build community. Whether feeding children, providing social, health, cultural and sport programs, parks serve as a vital contributor to a community’s fiscal, social and physical well being. Overseeing the largest assemblage of public lands nationally, our parks touch the lives of more than 300 million people each year.

Our Focus

Through generous support from our partners and donors, NRPA ensures that all Americans benefit from open space, social services, and deeper community unity. NRPA focuses our efforts in three areas:

•  Health & Livability  
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Accessibility and Inclusion
• Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity 
• Environmental Conservation  
• Connect Children to Nature
• Enhance Trails and Natural Areas
• Increase Energy Efficiency
• Youth Development & Play 
• Healthy Play Habits
• Social and Intellectual Development
• Development of Leadership Skills

Our Strategy

Our strategy is to work nationally, community by community, to support and augment programs and initiatives that create lasting impact. Leveraging our reach and empowering park and recreation professionals and the public, NRPA makes a difference every day.

Interested in learning more about partnering with NRPA? Contact Shelley O'Brien at 703.858.2156.