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From Interest to Commitment: The Citizen Connection—A White Paper Summary of an Open Forum at the 2010 NRPA Congress
It is generally assumed that citizen participation is a desired and necessary part of any community based initiative. At the same time, the concept is so broad that until this time there has not been a clear-cut and widely agreed upon definition of it. Read about proven successful strategies that have encouraged citizen participation in park and recreation agency events, programs and services, as well as volunteering and advocacy. Click here to download the white paper.
Rejuvenating Neighborhoods and Communities through Parks—A Guide To Success
The practice of developing or redeveloping parks, and open spaces, has become a catalyst for revitalizing neighborhoods and communities, throughout the United States. This guide provides inspiration to move park projects forward while giving you strategies and techniques to ensure success. Click here to download the Guide and start on your journey to success!
Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Report
The National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) in conjunction with NC State University conducted an online survey designed to provide a national perspective on parks and recreation department's fees and charges. The technical report in its entirety is available to current NRPA members through the Knowledge Center. Visit the NRPA Knowledge Center to create a profile, if you haven't already. You will be taken to the Online Learning Center and then you can click on the Knowledge Center tab.
Download the Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Report Executive Summary and table of contents.
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