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SurveysJournalsNRPA Facility Market ReportsEvaluation Resource HubDefining DataPark and Recreation Stories: Your story starts hereBest Practice ResourcesParks and Recreation Is EssentialEquity in Practice Resource LibraryData and Mapping Resource LibraryPress RoomEmail NewslettersBlogrss20244Help Older Adults Get Moving With Five Strategies From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse ReportCelebrating National Volunteer WeekNetworking Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Parks and RecreationNRPA Niagara Refresh Project Impacts Youth Across the CountryCreating a World Where Humanity Stands Out — Episode 153This Earth Month Let’s Celebrate Park and Recreation Professionals as Climate Heroes3Revitalizing Houghton Park: A Community-Led TransformationThe Growing Influence of Young Professionals in Parks and RecreationFunding Available: Community Change Grants ProgramNRPA Announces Million Coaches Challenge Grant to Champion Positive Youth DevelopmentPark and Recreation Stories: Your Story Starts HereBenefits of Summer Jobs With Parks and RecreationRecruiting Summer Talent at Parks and RecreationFederal Earmarks Process — How to Win Funding for Local Park InitiativesPark and Recreation Professionals: Here’s how you can help prevent youth substance use in your communitiesCreating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska — Episode 152Facilitating Inclusion in Parks and Recreation: Part 3 — Implementing Support to Facilitate Inclusion2Yadkin River Park: A Community Dream Turned RealityNRPA Launches Sustainability in Practice Cohort ProgramLeveling the Playing FieldFive Practices for Culturally Responsive ProgramsPark Champions Advocate for Vibrant CommunitiesMemories Are Important for Wellness, TooStrategies for Promoting Gender Equity in Youth SportsFacilitating Inclusion in Parks and Recreation: Part 2 — How to Facilitate Inclusion at an Organizational LevelPlanting a Sustainable Future at Trueheart Ranch Nature ParkSMS Connection: Using Text Outreach to Build RelationshipsHaving Fun and Doing the Right Thing in San Antonio — Episode 151NRPA Offers Strategies for Inclusive Instructor Recruitment in Park and Recreation ProgramsCelebrating Lunar New Year at Parks and GardensLead Her Forward: Creating a Culture of Women Coaches1NRPA and RRF Foundation for Aging Join Forces to Empower Healthy Aging Through Parks and RecreationReflections from the 2024 National Mentoring Summit3 Tips to Improve Your Agency's Supporter CommunicationsMake an Impact by Leading with a Mentoring Mindset — Episode 150Auburndale Park's Trail Revitalization with Bobcat and NRPAProgram Vendors and Recreation Professionals: A Vital PartnershipElevating the Spirit of Service in YouthFacilitating Inclusion in Parks and Recreation: Part 1 — What is Inclusion and Why Does it Matter?National Day of Racial Healing: A Day for Community and ConnectionImposter Syndrome Is Real — Episode 149Engaging Families Leads to Profound Impacts for Youth in Mentoring ProgramsA Personalized and Flexible Approach to Continuous Learning in 2024Three Strategies to Engage Mentors to Support Youth Development202312Community Wellness Hub Thrives In Shawnee, KansasYouth Sports Equity Grant: Year One RoundupNRPA and Bobcat Partnership Builds Resilient Park Access: City of Stonecrest, GeorgiaParks Providing Opportunities: A Young Professional’s TestimonyBuilding Belonging: Neurodivergent Perspectives in Parks and Recreation (Part I) — Episode 14811Favorite Park and Recreation Activities According to the DataWe’re Stronger Together — Episode 147Power for All: Reclaiming Power as a Manager in the New GenerationWhat Keeps People From Visiting Their Local Parks?Entering the Next Era of Open Space Radio — Episode 146An Open Message From Maine Recreation and Parks Association10The Data Proves It: The Public Supports Park and Recreation FundingFifth Annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Raises Awareness of Biodiversity in Local ParksPreparing the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders in Parks and Recreation — Episode 145Supporting Staff Well-Being3 Tips for Creating Impactful (and Reusable) Event ContentExploring 13 Common Park and Recreation SalariesProximity To Parks: An Opportunity for ActionHow to Protect What We Love (People and the Planet) — Episode 144How Are People Getting to Their Local Parks?Advancing Systems-Level Change Across Seven Dimensions of Well-BeingDiving Deeper: The 2023 NRPA Park and Recreation Salary SurveyYou’ve Got This!9The NRPA Engagement With Parks Report: How It BeganGet the Most Out of the 2023 NRPA Annual ConferenceLaunching the American Climate CorpsPaving the Way for Girls and Women in Sports — Episode 143Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in Parks and RecreationNew Coalition Ensures San Francisco's Park System FlourishesSneak Peek: 2023 NRPA Annual Conference Exhibit HallWhat Is a Training Grant and Why Should I Apply?Youth Sports Equity Takes Center Stage at the 2023 NRPA Annual ConferenceA Listen Back at 2023 So Far — Episode 142Building Resilient Park Access in DetroitCelebrating and Protecting BiodiversityResponsive Design for Park Websites: 3 Best Practices8How Las Vegas Is Leading the Way in Technology and Recreation — Episode 141Beyond the Field: 3 Team Building Ideas for Youth SportsGet the Most Accurate Construction Information for Your Sports FacilitiesBecoming “Green Stewards”: How the BioBlitz Is Getting Residents Across the South Invested in Their ParksWhat’s the Deal With Matching Funds?Creating a Compelling Sponsorship Proposal: 3 Best PracticesPutting Equity Into Practice: The Role of Parks and RecreationAdvancing Resilient Park Access in Lynnwood, Washington — Episode 140Farmers Markets and Community Wellness Hubs: Supporting Holistic Well-BeingLeveraging Virtual Reality for Professional Development: 4 Engaging Ideas7From Clean-Up Crews to Trailblazers: Recognizing VolunteersAdvancing Equity Through the RCN ProgramLocal Partnerships Build Resilient Park AccessThe Importance of Community-Based Organizations in Parks and RecreationSports Team Fundraising: 3 Strategies to Reach More DonorsElevate Community Health with National Farmers Market Week This AugustUnderstanding Intent vs. Impact in Driving Workplace ChangeImportant Changes Coming to Medicaid and CHIP ProgramsWhere Community Grows in Columbus, Ohio — Episode 1396The Power of Connection: Juan Carlos Acevedo's Story of Finding Community at the NRPA Annual ConferenceNRPA Resources Are Valuable for Parks and Recreation NewcomersWhere Community Grows in Glenwood Springs, Colorado — July Bonus EpisodeCelebrating Pride Month in Parks and Recreation — Episode 138The NRPA Annual Conference: A Treasure Trove of Ideas and Networking Opportunities5Celebrating and Growing Our Public Sector WorkforceA Park User’s Guide to Family Health & Fitness Day: 7 Ways You Can Celebrate on June 10!How the NRPA Young Professional Network Is Amplifying the Voices of the Next Generation — Episode 137How Parks and Playgrounds Prepare the Next Generation for Sports ParticipationPrioritizing the Health and Well-Being of Our Military Communities — June Bonus EpisodeHow to Engage Your Community Through Product FundraisingYouth Sports Equity Grant: Exciting Selection Announcement!Celebrating How Parks and Recreation Keeps Communities Healthy and Connected — Episode 136Mental Health is Health: How Parks Support Our Well-BeingPrioritizing Mental Health in the WorkplaceDeveloping Leaders at the NRPA Annual Conference: Maria Cepeda’s Story of Growth and EmpowermentHUD Community Development Block Grant: Funding for Parks4 Tips to Improve Pet Behaviors at Community EventsThe Importance of Data Visualization and Storytelling in Parks and RecreationSeven Dimensions of Wellbeing in ActionA Doomscroll Break: Parks and Recreation on Social Media — Episode 135Aging Unbound: 5 Tips for Supporting Older Adults in Your Community4New Study Shows Benefits Exceed Park CostsHow to Build a Culture of Safety — May Bonus EpisodeAnti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation Doesn’t Reflect Parks and Recreation’s ValuesMake the Most Out of Your Time With Youth This Summer!Reaching Your Community: Awareness Strategies for Your ParkCelebrating Earth Month with Merrell and Marion, Iowa — Episode 134Funding Available: Urban and Community Forestry ProgramA Look Back: Environmental Attitudes 50 Years in the MakingWhy Branding Matters for Your Agency’s Website DesignThe Power of Partnerships for Pittsburgh’s Greenways4 Video Creation Tips to Engage Your Parks CommunityCity Planning With Parks in MindInclusivity Within Parks and RecreationReflecting on Earth Month: A Look Back at Sustainability and Climate-Focused Episodes — Episode 133Rec and Tech: The Use Case for Artificial Intelligence in Parks and RecreationJoin Us for Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10!3AmeriCorps Volunteer Management Funding AvailableFull Circle Ecological Programming: Engaging Your Community in All Parts of a Restoration ProjectMental Health Awareness Training Grant OpportunityFive Ways Parks and Recreation Is a Climate HeroThe Future of WorkThree Tips for Working With Your Local City CouncilOn a Cross-Country Mission to Advocate for Trans Rights — Episode 132Afterschool Program Provider Survey Reveals Three Key Stressors Preventing a Return to NormalGoing Virtual: Common Free Online Survey ToolsField of Nightmares: Helping You Rest Easy About Your Event$70 Million to Support Environmental Justice Through EPASports Tourism: What Does It Mean for You and Your Community?Mentoring: Adding Stars to Youth’s Solar SystemsIntegrating Mentoring Into Park and Recreation ProgrammingFinding Purpose With Morale, Welfare and RecreationContinuing a Legacy of Service to Create a Better World — Episode 131Improving the Youth Sports ExperiencePlay Like a Girl: Keeping Girls Active for a Lifetime2How Lifeguarding Provided a Foundation for a First Responder — March Bonus EpisodeAdvancing Physical Activity and Health Equity Through Active Parks! — Episode 130Summer Camp Planning: 3 Themed Ideas to Keep Campers EngagedBetter Together: The Value of Partnerships with Community Organizations in Parks and RecreationOn a Journey to Spread Good Vibes and the Healing Power of Nature — Episode 129CAPRA Volunteers: Together We Grow Parks and Recreation — Episode 128Federal Earmarks Process — How to Win Funding for Local Park Initiatives$2.4 Million in Funding Available to Support Youth Mentoring in Parks and Recreation!The Resilience of New Orleans Leading to Workforce Development1Create More Sustainable Parks Through Pollinator and Native HabitatParks and Recreation Workforce Development Trends and Opportunities — February Bonus EpisodeThe Census: The Briefest of Overviews on This 200+ Year EventHonoring National Day of Racial Healing — Episode 127An Inside Look at Revenue Development and Management School — Episode 126NRPA Celebrates I am a Mentor Day202212A Bountiful Year for Farmers Markets in Parks and Recreation4 Dimensions of Health in Parks and RecreationRWJF-NRPA Award for Health Equity Celebrates Seven Years of Success — January Bonus EpisodeWays to Advance Your Youth Mentoring Programs This WinterConservation Reimagined: Los Angeles County’s 30x30 Plan5 Steps to Assessing Equitable Health Outcomes of ParksEnhancing Resilient Park Access in Toledo, Ohio — Episode 125Activating Parks, Trails and Greenways for Physical ActivityIs Being a CAPRA Review Team Member Right for Me?A Framework for Assessing Equitable Health Outcomes of ParksFeatured Data Resource: Social Vulnerability IndexWhat Does It Mean To Be a CAPRA Volunteer?11Increasing Access to Nature in The Motor City — Episode 124The State of Inclusivity in the Outdoors: Six Ways You Can Help — Episode 123New Mentoring Resources for Park and Recreation ProfessionalsWhat To Do if a Volunteer Fails a Background CheckPlanning Indoor Events for Your Park and Recreation AgencyCreating a More Sustainable, Eco-Friendly World – Episode 122Ensuring Equitable Access to Parks Through Systems ChangeTech-Savvy Park Planning10Highlighting the 2022 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz WinnersData: The Next FrontierPost-Event Surveys: How Feedback Can Improve Park EventsAdopting a Mentoring Mindset5 Tips for Supporting Adults with Arthritis in Your CommunityEnvironmental Email: Digitally Share Eco-Friendly PracticesAttracting Diverse Visitors Improves Your Community9Introducing NRPA’s Equity in Practice Program – October Bonus EpisodeWhite House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition: Parks and Recreation Day of Action ToolkitCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Parks and Rec — Episode 121On the Pulse of Innovation, Inclusion and Next Practices — Episode 120Data-Driven Effort to Advance Park Equity ExpandsMaking "Next Practice" a RealityCreating a Safe Space for Youth and Teens — Episode 119Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young PeopleHow Hosting a BioBlitz Improved Five Communities’ Pollinator Protection8CDC Releases Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Professionals Serving YouthGet Outside! Four Ideas for Outdoor FundraisersProviding Opportunities for Those Who Think Differently — September Bonus EpisodeChild Nutrition Reauthorization: Take Action NowOn a Mission to Make Aquatics More Equitable — Episode 118Book Recommendation: Invisible WomenBack to School: 5 Ways To Integrate Social and Emotional Learning Into Your Out-of-School Time Programs This YearEasy Way to Connect with Your Community? Host a BioBlitz!New Resources to Increase Youth Sports Registrations7What To Know About the Monkeypox OutbreakWe Rise Up by Telling Our StoriesNew SNAP and WIC Outreach Toolkit to Support Community Wellness Hubs in Parks and RecreationHow Parks and Recreation Can Support People Experiencing Homelessness – August Bonus EpisodeCelebrate Community Health During National Farmers Market Week!Celebrating Latino Conservation Week — Episode 117How to Rise Up for Parks and Recreation This July — Episode 1166Take Action Now: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and HealthUsing the Inclusive Healthy Places Companion Guide for Park and Recreation ProfessionalsPaving the Way for Gender Equity in Youth Sports – Episode 115How Phoenix Is Honoring the Life of Lori Piestewa — July Bonus EpisodeIn the Face of Hate, We PersevereCommunity Wellness Hubs: A Public Health SolutionTampa Athletics Director Heather Wolf-Erickson Fights for the Full Promise of Title IXStarting the Conversation About Cyberbullying Between Parents and LGBTQ+ YouthRacism, Systemic Racism and White Supremacy. What’s the Difference?Environmental Restoration for Parks and RecreationHow Mentoring Supports Youth Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic – Episode 1145Balance Over Burnout: Find Your Mental Fitness RoutineWhat the Data Says About Playspace InequityPlayspaces Can Help Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis10 Ways To Support Mental Health This MayWest Lafayette’s Mission to Make Wellness More Inclusive – June Bonus EpisodeNRPA Parks Snapshot: Spring 2022 Survey ResultsSupporting Healthy Aging through Parks and Recreation: A Community of PracticeWho Should You Be Screening and Why?In the ADA, Is There a Difference Between Essential Eligibility and Prerequisite Skills?Coffee Talk Replay: How Inclusive Recreation Helps Ignacio Gallegos Find Purpose in Life — Episode 113Engaging Your Community In a Cause: 3 Suggestions4Recruiting Volunteers for Youth Sports Programs: 4 TipsRevitalizing Communities with a Connection to Water and Nature: The Story of Youngs Creek ParkMaking Water Safety More Inclusive in Prince George’s County, Maryland — May Bonus EpisodeBecoming a Certified Park and Recreation Professional: Getting the Credit I DeservedDogs at the Park: Seven Ideas for a Great ExperienceYou Can Be a Water Safety Champion In Your CommunityGoing from CPRP to CPREHow Parks Play a Role in Tree Equity — Episode 112New Resources to Support Partnerships with Healthcare OrganizationsOne of My Best Takeaways From the COVID-19 Pandemic — Achieving the CPRE!Federal Funding Opportunities: Congressional Appropriations (Earmarks) Are Back!3Celebrating Women in Parks and Recreation — Episode 111Is Your Background Screening Methodology Leading the Way or a Best Practice in Attracting Risk?Diving in and Staying Afloat: My Journey to Becoming a CPRPFifth Grader’s Passion Project Inspires More Kids To Get OutsideCelebrating Earth Day With Parks and Recreation — April Bonus EpisodeWhen Does Your Park Need a Waiver? Three Things to ConsiderFive Takeaways for Parks and Recreation from the Just Released Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ReportMorale, Welfare and Recreation: Serving Those Who Serve — Episode 110Resiliency and Recreation at Lower Manhattan’s New Battery PlayscapeThe CPRE Isn’t That Scary After AllFour Tips for Planning an Engaging Community WorkshopExploring Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) ProgramBuilding Community Through Access to Skateparks — Episode 1092Planning Your Camp ProgramsThree Challenges We Often Hear When Encouraging InclusionAdvancing Access to Mountain Biking in Bristol — March Bonus EpisodeGender Equity in the Spotlight as 50 Years of Title IX ApproachesRecreation.gov Outdoor Adventure Writing Contest is Open: Sharing Messages of GratitudeThe Time for Gender Equity in Sports Is NowCoffee Talk Replay: Breaking Down Barriers to Outdoor Recreation — Episode 1081Tips for Managing Youth Sports VolunteersJanuary Is National Mentoring MonthMarketing and Promoting Your Recreation ProgramsIt’s Time to Talk About Mental Health and Substance Use DisorderCelebrating Parks & Recreation’s 30 Under 30 — February Bonus EpisodeShaping the Future With Next Practices in Parks and Recreation — Episode 107Solutions to Homelessness — The Role of Parks and RecreationNew NRPA Toolkit Helps Park and Recreation Agencies Secure Funding for Health and Wellness ProgramsPlanning Mental Health Programs at Your Rec Center for Gen-Z2022 New Year's Resolutions From FreeWill and NRPAHarnessing Our Power to Create Space and Positive Change — Episode 106202112A Letter From Our CEO — Reflecting on 2021The Year in Review: A Listen Back at Your Favorite Open Space Radio Episodes of 2021 — Episode 105Supporting Arthritis Interventions in Parks and Recreation: A Five-Year StoryThe Importance of Communication Within Your Youth Sports ProgramPerfectly Imperfect: First Annual Nailed It! NRPA-Style: Gingerbread Park CompetitionNew Year, New You, New NRPA Online Learning Opportunities2021 Engagement With Parks Report: The Parent AdvocateHandling Parent Complaints Within Your Recreation ProgramNRPA Parks Snapshot: 2021 Year-End Survey ResultsNurturing a Child With Asperger’s SyndromeAddressing Social Justice From the Usage of Public SpaceThe Park and Recreation Movement in Mexico and Beyond — Episode 104Camp Administration: SupervisionEngagement with Parks Report: Looking Back to See the Future11How Unlikely Hikers Is Creating Community and Belonging Outside — Episode 103Youth Sports Program PlanningUnderstanding Homelessness: The Extent, Causes and Local Solutions2021 NRPA Engagement With Parks Report Shows Support for Parks and Recreation Is UniversalBreaking Down the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActInspiring Others to Experience the Fullness of Their Humanity — Episode 102It’s Time to Hike Your Turf!Third Annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Reaches 3,000 People in 25 States10Diving Deeper Into NRPA’s 2021 Engagement With Parks ReportCoffee Talk Replay: Continuing to Center Equity in All We Do — Episode 101Building Better Communities: Centering Equity in Water-Based Play SpacesAmerican Rescue Plan Funds Now Flowing Into States and Local CommunitiesPark Access: More Than Just ProximityCoffee Talk Replay: Out-of-School Time Programs: Essential for Health and Well-Being — Episode 1009On a Mission to End Playspace Inequity for Good — Episode 099NRPA Unveils Fresh, New Logo at the 2021 NRPA Annual ConferenceTake Action to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community During the 2021 NRPA Annual ConferenceLeaving a Lasting Legacy in The Big Apple Through a Culture of Care — Episode 098New Resource to Help Engage the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards8Park and Recreation Mentors in ‘Advocacy August’Don’t Miss Coffee Talks at the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference — Bonus EpisodeRaleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources: Keeping Kids Safe and Active During COVID-19Parks and Recreation + Public Libraries = Partners in Advancing Community Well-BeingOur Park and Recreation Community Poem: Everything Around You… — Episode 0977Collaboration and Intergenerational Programming to Promote Wellness and Healthy AgingTukwila Parks and Recreation: Keeping Community Members Active Outdoors During COVID-19A Podcast for Any Chapter in Your Parks and Rec Journey — Episode 096The Buzz in the BurgNRPA Celebrates National Farmers Market WeekThree Toolkits to Reinvent Your MessagingEnhancing Stewardship and Access to the Tennessee River — August Bonus EpisodeThe Genesis Project: How a Mother Is Keeping Her Son’s Spirit Alive — Episode 095Trading Open Spaces for Online Spaces – How Kids Are Socializing NowRecreational Esports 101American Rescue Plan: New Guidance for Park and Recreation ProfessionalsFive Storytelling Activities From the New Self-Care Summer Toolkit6Fostering an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Environment in Parks and Recreation — Episode 094A Pathway to Trans Inclusion in Youth SportsSupporting Inclusive Health Through Parks and RecreationDriving Food Access in Partnership and Power with CommunityOur Park and Recreation Story: How One Family Finds Peace in Parks — July Bonus EpisodeWhy the Essence of Equity-Centered Work Is Organizational Change — Episode 093The Importance of Community-Based Workforce DevelopmentAre We Building People — or Just Running Programs?Why We Should Applaud Naomi Osaka's Mental Health DecisionWhy Training Park and Recreation Coaches on Social and Emotional Skills is ImportantCreating a Culture of Transgender Inclusion in Sports — Episode 0925BioBlitz: Making Nature More EquitableNRPA Parks Snapshot: May 18-21 Survey ResultsCaring for the Mental Well-Being of Our Staff and Communities — June Bonus EpisodePast, Present and Future with New York City Parks and Hill InternationalAge-Inclusive Play for Siblings Young and OldThe 2021 Chlorine Shortage: Be Smart, But Don’t PanicIt’s Not Goodbye, It’s See Ya Later! — Episode 091How Park and Recreation Agencies Can Empower Coaches in the Return to PlayPark Improvements That Won’t Break Your Community’s BudgetHow to Onboard New Volunteers Safely and Efficiently This SummerCoffee Talk Replay: Preparing for the Impacts of Climate Change — Episode 090How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Family’s Health4Supporting Transgender Inclusion in Youth SportsCelebrating Park and Recreation Professionals on Thank a Hunger Hero DayNew Toolkit to Assess Climate Threats and Park-Specific StrategiesSummer 2021: Safe, Fun, Healthy and Family-Friendly Activities in Parks and RecNew Research Brief: The Evidence Base for Afterschool and SummerAddressing Issues at the Intersection of Climate and Health — Episode 089Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Celebrates Earth MonthPlanning for Summer Meals SuccessEquity-Centered Planning Is About More Than Just Metrics — May Bonus EpisodeFree Earth Day Concert and Programming with MISTER GNew Resource Aims to Build a Fairer, Healthier WorldWhat Inclusion and Accessibility Mean to a Special Olympian — Episode 0883Conducting a Regional and Rural Parks Needs AssessmentTime-Sensitive Federal Funding Notice: Local Community Project Funding (Earmarks)COVID-19: What Can We Expect for Summer Camp 2021?From Experiencing Homelessness to Becoming a Community Leader — Episode 087NRPA Parks Snapshot: March 16-19 Survey ResultsCase Study: How One Successful Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Led to AnotherThe Importance of Amplifying Contemporary Indigenous Voices — April Bonus EpisodeHow the American Rescue Plan Will Help Parks and RecreationHow Park and Recreation Departments are Reimagining Themselves During COVID-19Introducing Parks as Community Nutrition HubsUSDA Extends Free Meals Through Summer 2021One Year Later: COVID-19 and Parks and Recreation — Episode 086New Tools to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Education for Communities and EmployersEngaging Youth as Park and Recreation Leaders2The Texas Energy Crisis: How Parks and Recreation Meet the MomentWhy the Fight for Access to Playgrounds is a Racial Justice IssueCreating a Space for Women in Parks and Recreation — Episode 085Building ‘An Equal Future’ with TEDxCollegePark — March Bonus EpisodeGameTime’s 2021 Park and Playground TrendsHow Parks and Recreation Plays a Role in COVID-Impacted Youth SportsThe Best Things in Life Are FreeCreating Opportunities for Underserved Youth in Louisville — Episode 084NRPA Parks Snapshot: February 2-5 Survey ResultsKids Just Want to Have Fun1Serving the Better Angels of Our NatureCoffee Talk Replay: Park Equity and Racial Justice — Episode 083Celebrating Parks and Recreation’s Inaugural 30 Under 30 — February Bonus EpisodePlay and Recreation Spaces — Vital Places in Our CommunitiesHow a Group of Teens Is Bringing a Skatepark To Their Community — Episode 082January is National Mentoring Month!Intergenerational Nutrition: Community Members of All Ages Can Join the Fun!Good News in Parks – A Show that Celebrates YOU202012Advancing Community Health and Well-Being — A Greater Role for Parks and Recreation in 20212020 Reflections and Looking Ahead to 2021 — Episode 081Maximizing Meal Distribution During the Holidays and COVID-19Emerging Trends in Parks and Recreation — January Bonus EpisodeHow Farmers Markets Benefit the Whole Community — Episode 80How to Make Your Outdoor Gyms Appealing to EveryoneExpanding Recreational Opportunities to Underinvested CommunitiesTwo New Resources to Support Park and Recreation Professionals in the Fight Against Substance Use and Mental Health DisordersNRPA Parks Snapshot: Special Edition December Survey ResultsCOVID-19: Remaining Vigilant this Winter5 Tips for Submitting a Successful Session ProposalReflection and the Path Forward: Highlights from My First NRPA Annual ConferenceHow Every Kid Outdoors is Increasing Access to Parks — Episode 07911The Tiny Survival Guide for This Holiday SeasonHow Biodiversity Creates Healthy Communities – December Bonus EpisodeStaging a New ACTCommunity Healing in the Wake of Trauma — Episode 078NRPA Virtual From a Student's PerspectiveGiving Thanks in the Midst of a PandemicHow to Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day and Beyond — Episode 07710Promoting National Take a Hike Day with #HikeYourTurfPark and Rec Planning in a New Era with David Barth — November Bonus EpisodeSenior Centers and The Big Question: Do We Open or Remain Closed?How to Center Equity in All That We Do — Episode 076NRPA Parks Snapshot: Special Edition October Survey ResultsThe Importance of Physical Activity During a Global PandemicThis Year’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Was a Success!Wildfire Implications for Conservation, Equity and HealthHow Action Sports Can Build More Equitable Communities — Episode 0759Join Us for the Climate for Health Ambassadors TrainingWhy Conversations About Racial Equity Matter for Parks and Recreation — October Bonus EpisodeThe Great American Outdoors Act is Law, Part II — Episode 074Prioritizing Public Health Under Growing Public PressureParks and Recreation Feels the Impact of Wildfires Ravaging the WestParks After Dark in Motion: Meeting Community Needs in the Midst of a PandemicThe Great American Outdoors Act Is Law, Part I — Episode 073Lights, Camera, Action…Coronavirus, Revisited8Restoring an Urban PrairieAccess to Reliable, Quality Meals Is More Essential Than EverCelebrating Three Years of Open Space Radio — Episode 072NRPA Parks Snapshot: August 19-21 Survey ResultsHow to Embrace Change and Lead During Challenging Times — September Bonus EpisodeLast Year’s BioBlitz Prize Being Put to Good Use in Garner, North CarolinaHow to Host a BioBlitz — Virtually!How a BioBlitz Can Help Your Conservation Efforts — Episode 071How to Onboard New Employees and Volunteers Amid COVID-19NRPA Parks Snapshot: August 5-7 Survey ResultsAdvancing Policies for Green Infrastructure in ParksPlanning for the Next Normal in Out-of-School Time ProgramsOne Year Later, Pollinator BioBlitz at Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette Park in DenverAn Epidemic: How Parks and Recreation Can Play a Role in Addressing Substance Use and Mental Health DisordersParks as Community Nutrition Hubs: Expanding Access to Healthy Foods73 Easy Ways to Get Kids to Keep a 6-Foot DistanceEvaluating Your Progress in the Time of COVID-19Park and Recreation Industry Partners Step Up During COVID-19Looking Forward: NRPA’s Strategic Plan with Kristine Stratton — Episode 070COVID Courts: Documenting the Impact of the Pandemic on Recreation SpacesNRPA Parks Snapshot: July 22-24 Survey ResultsCelebrating Latino Conservation Week 2020Happy Birthday, Ada! How Parks and Recreation Is Celebrating Access and Inclusion and the Americans with Disabilities ActParks Aren’t Public Unless Black Kids BelongBuilding Better Communities Through Water and Nature-Based Play — August Bonus EpisodeWomen’s Roller Derby Has a COVID-19 Plan. It Is Awesome.July Is Minority Mental Health Awareness MonthPollinator BioBlitz in 2019 Informs Future Plans for Atwood DamPark Specialist Saves Dog’s LifeNew Resource Available to Help Park and Recreation Professionals Diversify Funding StreamsBreaking Down Barriers with Abundant Life Adventure Club — Episode 069Re-Opening: The Big Picture and Practical Realities for AfterschoolNRPA Parks Snapshot: July 8-10 Survey ResultsIt Will Take Community to Design Safe, Equitable ParksStaying at Home, Staying Engaged: Connecting Young and Old When We Can’t Be TogetherGreener Parks for Health: Ensuring Equitable Access to Inclusive and Resilient Green SpacesNew Signage Tools Available to Support Safe Playground UseCommunication with Stakeholders and the Public About Recreational Fields6Mindfulness, Gratitude and Self-Affirmation: A Park and Recreation Month ActivityHow Are You Safely and Creatively Engaging Your Community This Summer? — Episode 068Who You Gonna Call? Parks and Rec!NRPA Parks Snapshot: June 24-26 Survey ResultsSupporting People With Dementia and Their Care Partners to Live Well in the CommunityHow We’re Celebrating YOU This July — July Bonus EpisodeField Maintenance Recovery PracticesSolarization: An Easy, Organic and Effective Way to Prepare a Pollinator HabitatThe LWCF Vote in the U.S. Senate Is a REALLY Big DealTips for Virtual EngagementAddressing the Stigma Associated with Substance Use Disorder — Episode 067NRPA Parks Snapshot: June 10-12 Survey ResultsHealth and Safety for Sports Field Maintenance ProfessionalsThis Pride Month Is DifferentPodcast Blackout — Black Lives Matter5NRPA Parks Snapshot: May 27-29 Survey ResultsMay 27 Is Thank A Hunger Hero DayNRPA Parks Snapshot: May 20-22 Survey ResultsCDC Offers Guidance on Summer Youth Programs During COVID-19Staying Socially Connected While Physical Distancing: Parks and Recreation Continues to Make its Mark on Older AdultsSupporting People Experiencing Homelessness in L.A. During COVID-19 — June Bonus EpisodeWhy We’re Celebrating Park and Recreation Professionals This July — Episode 066Virtual Interviewing and Onboarding Best PracticesIntroducing the Greener Parks for Health Webinar SeriesChild Meal Waivers Extended Through SummerOlder Americans Month: Volunteer for 60+ Activity Center in Oregon Advocates for SeniorsNRPA Parks Snapshot: May 13-15 Survey ResultsNew COVID-19 Research Supports Time Spent Outdoors – How Will This Influence Local Parks and Recreation?Triage, Transition, TransformationHonoring National Water Safety Month in New WaysPark and Recreation Professionals Are Essential — and We Have Permission to DreamHow Parks and Recreation Can Create Safer SwimmersFinding Your UnicornsNRPA Parks Snapshot: May 6-8 Survey ResultsLights, Camera, Action…Coronavirus?Older Americans Month: Recreation Coordinator Considers Senior Center Patrons Her FamilyAlternative Methods for Pain ManagementParks and Recreation’s Next Generation — Episode 065Parks and Recreation and Libraries Working Together During the COVID-19 PandemicNRPA Parks Snapshot: April 29 - May 1 Survey Results4Older Americans Month 2020: Make Your MarkCelebrating the Vital Importance of Parks During World Parks WeekHelp! Working From Home Is Stressing Me Out!NRPA Parks Snapshot: April 22-24 Survey ResultsVirtual In-Service: What it Means and How it WorksFarmers Markets and COVID-19The Importance of Collaboration During COVID-19 — May Bonus EpisodeCentering Health Equity in COVID-19 Response and Recovery PlansSix Ways Parks and Recreation Is Celebrating Earth DaySafely Celebrate Earth Day with Parks and Recreation — Episode 064Supporting Older Adults During COVID-19NRPA Parks Snapshot: April 15-17 Survey ResultsClarifications Issued on Child Nutrition ProgramsSubstance Use in Parks and Recreation: Addressing Other SubstancesAquatics Programming Goes DigitalBioBlitz Moves to September but Pollinator Awareness Can Continue at HomeNRPA Parks Snapshot: April 8-10 Survey Results“In-Home Recreation” Helps People in Whitemarsh Township Continue to PlayBe a 2020 NRPA Annual Conference Speaker — Why Not?A Park Planner’s Perspective on the COVID-19 PandemicSelf-Care in Uncertain Times: Boosting Staff Morale and Managing Stress During COVID-19Celebrating 150 Years of Golden Gate Park, Virtually — Episode 063CDC’s Face Covering Recommendation — Implications for Parks and RecreationTips for Helping Older Adults Maintain Good Health at HomeNRPA Parks Snapshot: April 1-3 Survey Results$227 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation through LWCFHow to Communicate to Your Public About Safe Use of Parks3NRPA’s Inaugural Parks Snapshot: How Parks and Recreation Is Confronting COVID-19Protecting Child Health and Wellbeing During COVID-19What Does #PhysicalDistancingInParks Look Like?How Parks Can Ensure Fireflies Continue to Shine Bright — April Bonus EpisodeResources to Engage Families Through Wellness and NatureUpdated COVID-19 Guidance for Park and Recreation Sites That Operate USDA Child Nutrition ProgramsTips From NRPA’s Conservation Team During the COVID-19 PandemicThe Importance of Mentoring in Parks and Recreation — Episode 062Something Positive Amid the ChaosAccess to Parks and the Outdoors is Crucial for Mental Health in Our CommunitiesThis Is Going to Leave a MarkPark and Recreation Agencies Step Up to Provide Meals During COVID-19 PandemicKeeping a Safe Physical Distance in Parks and on Trails During the COVID-19 PandemicCOVID-19 and Older Adults: Assisting Our Most Vulnerable PopulationFEMA Emergency Declaration: Public Assistance for COVID-19 Financial ImpactsUrban Park and Recreation Leaders Discuss Rapidly Evolving Impacts of the Coronavirus PandemicCOVID-19 Guidance for Park and Recreation Sites That Operate USDA Child Nutrition ProgramsCOVID-19 in Parks and Recreation: Supporting Community Health and Wellbeing During an OutbreakBreaking Down the Stigma of Substance UseHow Park and Recreation Leaders are Addressing Coronavirus — Episode 61My Journey to Becoming a CPRECalling All Pollinator Lovers: Host a BioBlitz This SeptemberCoronavirus: What Impact Will COVID-19 Have on Parks and Recreation?2A Blueprint for Social Equity and Economic Prosperity — March Bonus EpisodeChoose to Be Great — Become a CPREEquipping Park and Rec Professionals with Master Planning Tool for Developing Inclusive SpacesCultivating a New Generation of Diverse Environmental Leaders — Episode 060How to Prepare Your Camp for EmergenciesWhen It Comes to Advocacy, It's All About Who You KnowHelp Fireflies Before They’re Gone in a FlashA Closer Look at the RWJF-NRPA Health Equity AwardCPRP Certification: Find Your WhyHelping Older Adults Get Active and Form Social ConnectionsHow Park and Recreation Professionals Are Agents of Change — Episode 059The Naloxone Debate — To Carry or Not to CarryAttend the NRPA Annual Conference as a Fellowship or Scholarship Recipient1Western Monarchs: Just Hanging on by a LimbPark Professionals Thank Their Mentors, Have You?How Earning Your CPRP Helps You Step Up Your Professional GameTurning Impossible Situations Into Opportunities — Episode 058What Does It Take to Be a Courageous Leader? — February Bonus EpisodeChallenges Faced by Small Park DistrictsPursuing the Dream Where Everyone Can ThriveNew Year, New Webinars, New Leaders: 10 Minute Walk Learning SeriesThe Future of Adaptive Programming — Episode 057Becoming a Certified Park and Recreation ProfessionalThe Opposite of Addiction Is Not Sobriety, It’s ConnectionSupporting Families Through Healthy Eating201912Roxanne and Cort’s New Year’s Resolutions — Episode 056Diving Deeper Into the 2020 Park and Rec Trends — January Bonus EpisodePartnering to Deliver Education in Environmental Stewardship and SustainabilityWow Your Community with an Epic Fireworks Display — Episode 055Substance Use in Parks and Recreation: We Can’t Do NothingWhat Is Your Park and Recreation Life Hack? — Episode 05411Healthy Recipes for Your Thanksgiving TableA Message to First-Time SpeakersCreating Sustainability in Your Park and Rec ProgramsFacilitate, Collaborate and Listen at the 2020 #NRPAConferenceAnimated Videos Explore Key Components of Park Improvement ProjectsServing Our Nation's Capital: A Chat with DCDPR's Delano Hunter — Episode 053Green Stormwater Infrastructure Bringing Renewal and Sustainability to Memphis ParkHighlighting the "Power of Rural"Don’t Wait! Take the Jump in Your Career Now! — Episode 052Training the Field to Implement Green Infrastructure10Setting the Stage for Healthy CommunitiesBuilding Resilient Communities Through VolunteerismNRPA Hosts Parks, Green Infrastructure and Health Workshop5 Secrets for Submitting a Successful Session ProposalMeet Me at the Park Reaches More Than 1 Million Children and FamiliesProviding Outdoor Recreation in the Big City — Episode 051Tackling Plastic Pollution and Improving a Community in AtlantaKnow Where You Are to Determine Where You Should GoNRPA’s Community Engagement Training: Delving Into Equity and InclusionUltra-Runners Join Monarch Butterflies on Their 2600 Mile Migration South to MexicoFive Ways to Create an Inclusive, Equitable Safe Routes to Parks InitiativeWhat Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? — Episode 0509Welcome to Baltimore! — Episode 049We’re Going Live at the NRPA Annual Conference!Learn How to Influence Public Policy at the 2019 NRPA ConferenceBuilding Better Communities Through Water-Inspired Play Areas$170.6 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation through LWCFDigital Marketing: It’s All About the Data — Episode 048Parks + Green Infrastructure = Healthy CommunitiesHow to Make the Most of Your Family’s Park VisitDogs’ Deaths in North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia Prompt Concern Over Toxic Algae Found in Public Recreation Ponds and Lakes8Programming for the Young and Young-at-Heart — Episode 047Summer Fresh Foods: Make Healthy Food Fun and Easy to EatConservation Sessions at the 2019 NRPA Annual ConferenceCreate Community Level Impact Through NRPA’s Referral Guide: Increasing Referrals to Community-Based Programs and ServicesIncreasing Access to Healthy Foods and Connecting Generations in Burlington, VermontHelping Parks and Recreation Introduce and Expand Farmers Markets and Community Supported AgricultureOne Kid Helping Other KidseSports at the Rec Center? — Episode 046Addressing Equitable Park Access One Session at a TimeHealth and Wellness Sessions at the 2019 NRPA Annual ConferenceMarketing Recipe for Success #NaileditTips for Advancing in the Field of Parks and Recreation — Episode 0457Increasing Access to Local, Healthy Food in Berea, Kentucky‘Little’ but Mighty in Little Rock, a City with Big SolutionsEvaluating the Many Benefits of Green Infrastructure in Local ParksSelf-Care at #NRPAConference: Five PracticesEl Cajon Plans Pocket Parks to Help ‘Underparked’ AreasLibraries and Parks and Recreation Come Together to Tackle Food Insecurity and the Summer Slide, One Community at a TimeWhat’s Your Funniest Moment on the Job? — Episode 044First Annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz — The Results Are In!Miami-Dade County Does ‘More with Less’ Thanks to Propane MowersFive Cooperative Purchasing Best Practices to FollowReaching the Summit at the NRPA Annual ConferenceSupreme Court Decides in Favor of Historic Cross on Park PropertyAdverse Childhood ExperiencesGame On for Park and Recreation Month with SaulPaul — Episode 0436Trauma-Informed CareChanute Recreation Commission Serves as Resilient Partner in Wake of FloodingNo Butts About Cleaning up Cigarette Litter in Tennessee — Episode 042Seattle Parks and Recreation’s “Rainbow Recreation” Program: Serving Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Older AdultsCal Ripken, Jr. – An Inspirational Iron ManCreating Equitable Access to Parks and Recreation: NRPA’s Community Engagement Resource GuideLos Angeles County Using Technology to Advance Health and WellnessLGBTQ+ Inclusion and Finding Community in Parks and Recreation — Episode 041Pride in Parks: The Role of Parks in the Pride Movement and Supporting the LGBTQ+ CommunityAkron Is Widening the Success Gap — Sorry, PawneeHow Accessibility Is Impacting Fitness Trends — Episode 0405What's Your Story?Vienna Community Center Connects Older Adults to the CommunityNYC Parks Celebrates Kids to Parks DayConnecting Communities Through Outdoor PlayFind Your Park and Recreation UnicornAnswering Your Marketing and Communications Questions (And Whether or Not YOU Should Have a Podcast) — Episode 039Reducing Hunger Among Older Adults in Mount Vernon, New YorkThe 2019 NRPA Annual Conference PreviewMeaningful Community Engagement: NRPA Resource and Conference TrainingGrowing Food and Community: Garden for All AgesNational Prevention WeekOlder Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, ContributeA Farewell Interview with Barbara Tulipane and How Parks Will Save the World — Episode 0384NRPA BioBlitz: How We Found 123 Species in Two HoursLet NRPA Digital Badges Help You Stand Out4 Vital Reasons You Should Be Screening Everyone, Even If They Don’t Work with KidsTurning "Ugh, Another Meeting?" into "Yay, Another Meeting!" — Episode 037Summer Camp Safety Preparation Guide7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month at Your Local Park3More Than a MealCommunity-Minded Design with Todd Lehman — Episode 036Turn Your Passion into a PresentationWhere Are Your Bees and Butterflies?A Park and Rec Program Created 500,000 Healthier Youth — Episode 035FY20 Presidential Budget Request: Year Three of Eliminations and Deep Cuts to Park and Rec PrioritiesPresident Signs Bill to Permanently Authorize LWCFFive New Features to Celebrate NRPA Connect’s 5th Birthday2Is This the End of Recycling? — Episode 034The City of the Future Is Being Built in Cary, NCThe Community Concourse: Parks Serve as “Third Places” in NYC NeighborhoodsRWJF-NRPA Award for Health Equity — A Win-Win!A Victory for Coastal JusticeCPRP — It’s All About Mindset and Attitude!Lifeguard Shortage? What Lifeguard Shortage? — Episode 033The Annual Monarch Counts Are In...And It's Not Looking GoodFive Ways to Improve Your Hiring ProcessBe Recognized as the Champion You Are!Walmart Foundation and NRPA: Partnering to Help Local Park and Recreation Agencies Commit to HealthCongress Passes the Natural Resources Management Act1How One Man (And His Family) Changed the Culture of a Community — Episode 323 New Year’s Goals to Prepare Your Business for EmergenciesPredictions for Parks and Recreation’s Top Trends in 2019Saving the World One Park at a TimePark Development Means Economic Development — Episode 031201812Help! We're Losing Our Parks! — Episode 030Can We Transform Parks for Everyone?A Trail Runs Through It!Jump-Start Your Wellness Resolution11Investing in the Future of Our Young People: Tell Congress to Fund Youth Mentoring ProgramsAdvancing Park Access and Quality Through Community EngagementInnovative Community Engagement in BeantownHave Another Slice of Pumpkin Pie and Thank a PollinatorGoing Purple to Raise Awareness about the Opioid Epidemic in Your CommunityIncreasing Diabetes Awareness Through Parks and RecSharing, Learning and Playing at the NRPA Annual ConferenceThe Tiny Sensory HouseSecond Edition of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ReleasedParks & Rec Promote National Rural Health DayTakeaways from the 2018 Midterm ElectionsMeet the Newest Members of NRPA’s Conservation Advisory PanelWhat Are Your Park and Rec Pet Peeves? — Episode 029Active Parks, Healthy CitiesAnnouncing the 2018 Great Urban Parks Campaign Grantees10How to Increase Your Park & Recreation Department's Purchasing PowerDoes Our Built Environment Impact Our Health Behaviors? — Episode 028Position Yourself as a "Go-To" ResourceFour Secrets to Help You Pass Your CPRP ExamSmall Town Department, Big Time MarketingA Safe Place to Be: Monte Vista Kids Connection Fills Rural RoleGive the Screens a RestWorld Arthritis Day 2018: Increasing Awareness Parks and Recreation StyleAfterschool Suppers Annual Report Calls for Increasing Afterschool Program FundingThe Release of The Opioid Epidemic Practical ToolkitWhat's Next for LWCF?The Greening of DetroitWelcome to Parks: A Health and Wellness Solution!What Does It Take to Raise the Bar in Parks and Rec? — Episode 027Making Billy Ray's Dream a Reality9Mixing Work and Play: Building Awareness for Career and Tech Ed Opportunities in Parks and RecSecretary Zinke Announces LWCF AllocationsUniversal Recreation: Meh or Magnificent? — Episode 026Historic Day for the Land and Water Conservation Fund!Removing Barriers Through Aqua Fitness ProgrammingThe Dockless InvasionNew for Conference — Sport Your Personal Gender Pronoun!This Delta Community Uses Nutrition to Strengthen the Next GenerationMonarch Success!Celebrating Our 25th Episode: Why We Love Park & Rec Pros — Episode 02582018 Farm Bill Update: Tell Your Members of Congress That You Love LAMP!Conservation Sessions at the 2018 NRPA Annual ConferenceCornfields and Commit to Health: My Reaction to Rural Recreation and NutritionParks and Recreation: Impacting the Lives of Older Adults Across the CountryHow Risk Play Can Benefit Kids — Episode 024Taking Park Access for Granted and Resources to HelpUnderstanding Equity in Parks and RecreationFree the Beach!Making the Most of Your NRPA Annual Conference Experience Once It’s OverCongress Is Getting PHIT, Thanks to You!Learn How to Pool Safely!7Parks and Rec Brings the Fun — Episode 023Our Hand-Picked Health and Wellness Sessions at the 2018 NRPA Annual ConferenceShow Congress What Summer at Home Looks LikeGreen Jobs Training Program Incorporates Green Infrastructure into Year Three of ProgramReflecting on My First Year as a Newbie in the World of Parks and RecreationNational Summer Learning Day: The Critical Role of Parks and Rec in Summer Nutrition and LearningHow to Protect Health Information in Your Recreation OrganizationHow to Prevent Ticks and Still Enjoy the Outdoors6Celebrating "A Lifetime of Discovery!" — Episode 022NRPA Annual Conference — Don’t Just Attend — Experience ALL It Has to Offer!Five Tips for Getting Your Community Garden GrowingAdvocating for Green Infrastructure in the Water Resources Development ActKicking Off Summer Park Champion-Style in the Big OrangeNRPA Advocates for Water Safety & Drowning Prevention on Capitol HillTop Five Reasons to Celebrate Family Health & Fitness DayHow Parks and Rec Served Over 85 Million Meals — Episode 0215Active Aging & The Outdoors: Four Ways to Get MobileParks and Rec is Transforming the Lives of Older Adults (and Vice Versa) — Episode 020Ag-vocating for Parks and Recreation in the 2018 Farm BillIt's Time to BuildTips to Engage Older Americans in Better Nutrition and Active LivingNational Arthritis Awareness Month: Arthritis Management through Parks and RecreationThe 2018 NRPA Annual Conference PreviewFairfax County’s Spy Park Featured at New Spy MuseumThe Great NRPA Owl Rescue — Episode 019Older Americans Month 2018: Engage at Every Age4Your Favorite Actors Test Their Park KnowledgePrescribing Parks for Improved Health Outcomes: National Park Rx Day 2018Five Fun Activities for Teaching Kids About ConservationPark and Recreation Month Quick Start GuideWhat Do Dream Parks Look Like to Kids? — Episode 018Avoid Gaps in your Background Screening: Five Things You Need to KnowParks and Public Health: Working Together to Advance Health and Wellness3Afterschool Meals: A Snapshot of ParticipationFY18 Omnibus Spending Bill PassesTop Outdoor Educational Explorations to Pursue with Your GrandchildrenHow to Make Your Awards Submission ShineWin an Award and Recognition for Your Innovative Park Design!NRPA Celebrates Awards at Association Trends Salute to Association ExcellencePool Safely Grant Opportunity and Free Resources2Grant Opportunity to Fund Community Coalitions Preventing Substance Use Among YouthDo You Have What It Takes for the Innovation in Conservation Award? (Hint: You Just Might!)Parks and Recreation in a Digital World — Episode 017Thinking of Becoming a CPRP? Here Are Some Tips!What Innovation in Health Looks LikeFY19 Presidential Budget Request: Year Two of Eliminations and Deep Cuts to Park and Rec PrioritiesCelebrate Inclusion this FebruaryNRPA Asks Congress to Invest in Arthritis10-Minute Walk: OpportunitiesHow to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health and #MoveWithHeart — Episode 016Make 2018 the Year of Healthy Out-of-School Time!1NRPA’s Board of Directors Take to Capitol HillWayfinding: Navigation and Site PlanningAnswering the "Why?" — Job Hopping as a Young ProfessionalMount Airy Parks and Recreation Hosts Congresswoman Virginia FoxxCongress Ends Government ShutdownHow the Rise of Technology Could Help Us Reclaim Our Paradise — Episode 015Fun and Rewarding Group Activities for RetireesNRPA Certification: A Way ForwardEast Goshen Parks and Recreation Brings History to Life for Congressman Ryan Costello50 Ways Parks and Recreation Pay Out Every DayBringing Inclusive Parks to Oklahoma: Mustang Hosts Senator James Lankford at Brittany’s Play Adventure OpeningKeeping Healthy with Holiday-Themed ChallengesWhy Everyone in San Francisco Lives Within a 10-Minute Walk to a Park — Episode 014Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2018Welcome Kyle Simpson201712Mayor Hillary Schieve on Why Parks and Recreation is Vital to a Thriving Reno — Episode 013New National Poll Finds Widespread Opposition to NPS Fee IncreasesCongress is Heading Home for the HolidaysHow the Tax Reform Bill Affects Parks and RecreationWhy President’s Action to Revoke National Monument Status for Two Million Acres in Utah is a Bad Idea9 Minutes with 9-Year-Old Kedar on How to Save Pollinators — Episode 012Americans’ View on the Role of Parks in Natural Disaster PreventionClarksville Bounces Back with Park Champion Event at CDBG-funded Valleybrook ParkUPDATED: Tax Reform and Federal Budget11How We Are Transforming Contaminated Land into Natural Oasis through Community Engagement10 Commandments of Resumes5 Healthy Out-of-School Time Myths Busted — Episode 011How to Get Parents to Buy into SafetyProposal to Double or Triple Daily Entrance Fees at National Parks — A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?You Came, You Saw, You ConferencedParks and Rec: Joining the Fight Against DiabetesWhy 3 National Orgs Came Together to Promote Proximity to Parks — Episode 010What to Expect as a First-Time Speaker at the NRPA Annual ConferenceHey Congress, If the Budget Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It10Are You Annoying? And Other Fun Tidbits to Have Conversations that Matter: Interview with Jessica Pettitt — Episode 009Is Healthy Aging a Major Priority for Your Agency?Looking to Get More Involved with the Profession? Here’s HowTax Reform Debate Opens a Window of Opportunity to Get the PHIT Act DoneCombining Therapy with Nature and Walking is a Winning CombinationAmazon HQ2 – Will Parks and Public Spaces Be the Determining Factor?Simple Solutions to Common Park and Recreation ProblemsDrones in Parks: Part 3. Opportunities, Innovative Uses and the Future — Episode 008Parks and Recreation’s Big Picture IssuesDrones in Parks: Part 2. To Fly or Not to Fly: How Park Managers Manage Drones — Episode 0079Afterschool Funding SavedParks and Rec: Contributing Before the Storm…and AfterThe Latest Conservation Research All in One PlaceDrones in Parks: Part 1. Policy, Drone Zones and Resources for Land Managers — Episode 006Greening Gary, IN from the Ground Up through Community EngagementAre You Good Enough Now?Why Staying on Top of Park and Rec Trends is Important (and How to Do It)Harvey and How We Can Help — Episode 00585 Ways You Can Help Victims of Hurricane HarveyEmployee Engagement Boosts Community CohesionHow Cities and Local Parks are Celebrating the American Solar Eclipse — Episode 004Arthritis: A Leading Contributor to Poor Health Among Older AdultsMaking Sense of Charlottesville Through Local LeadershipMount Airy Parks & Recreation Showcases a Community Above and Beyond The Andy Griffith ShowAmericans Are Staying Put and It’s Affecting All of Us — Episode 003Advice from an NRPA Annual Conference NewbieHot Topics: Pokémon Go is Back in the News, Recreation Fees and Cool Streets — Episode 002Base Salaries for 5 Park and Recreation PositionsPrevention Fund Protected in Latest Healthcare Repeal Vote7Why the World’s First Ultra-Accessible Waterpark is the Coolest - Episode 001NRPA Launches Podcast: Open Space RadioBuilding Relationships to Foster Engagement in the EnvironmentMeet the NRPA Health and Wellness TeamFederal Funding Sustained for Arthritis ProgramSave the Date: October 6 is Visit a Park Day!The Art and Science of Building Community Through FunNew Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Visits D.C. Rec CenterLet’s Go For a WalkParks and Recreation: Partners in Public HealthNew York Street Games and the Power of PlayLet’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban GreenspacesPlay On to Protect Programming at Parks6Get Your Play On!A Thank You to Park and Rec ProfessionalsSenate Healthcare Repeal Bill Released: Park and Rec Priorities Fare Worse than in House BillWhat ‘GOMESA’ Means for the Future of LWCFNRPA Conference Behind the Scenes: Building the Education SchedulerEvolution of PlayFive Summer Hiring Tips for Park and Rec. AgenciesHow Parks and Rec can Address Arthritis in Rural America5Healthy Greenspaces, Clean Water, Community PrideFY18 Budget Request: The Fine Print Is Out and It’s Not Good for Parks and RecOnly 52% Of Adults View Local Parks as Nature’Tis the Season (10 Tips for Water Safety)Swimming and Autism: Strategies and TipsCombined-Built-Environment Features Are Now a Recommended Strategy to Get Communities ActiveNRPA’s Health Team Attends ‘Building a Healthier Future’ SummitDefend Our National Monuments, Diversity and InclusionAll Roads Lead to...a ParkChanging Behaviors and Attitudes One Older Adult at a TimeNow On to the Senate: House Passes Healthcare Repeal BillNRPA Welcomes New Manager of Government Affairs Kate SimsFederal Budget Avoids Drastic Cuts to Park and Rec Funding…For Now4The 2017 NRPA Annual Conference Big Easy PreviewJuggling Two Fiscal Years at OnceDirt is a Good ThingNewbies to Nature: Training Your InstructorsThe Buzz on Bees, Monarchs and Other Pollinators This SpringReview Your Agency’s Performance Against its Peers3How to Help Your Park Win $20,000How Bringing Healthcare Providers and Parks Together Creates Healthier CommunitiesTrump’s First Budget Request and What It Means for Parks and RecreationThe Role of Parks in Aging in PlaceArthritis in America: The Role of Parks and RecreationCelebrating 3 Years of Healthy Out-of-School TimeParks: A True Health SolutionSurvey Results: Parks and the HomelessGear Up for Earth Month with Wildlife ExplorersAn Application Away from OpportunityTrump Administration Halts Listing the Rusty Patched Bumblebee as an Endangered Species25 Easy Ways You Can Get Started with Park and Recreation MonthA Valentine’s Day Greeting from WashingtonLive Updates from the HillBecoming a Park ChampionBringing Kids to the ParksEmbrace the Power of National Awards1NRPA’s Top 5 Predictions for Parks and Recreation in 20176 Tips for Leading a Nature Discovery Program2016121110Conference Reflections: It’s About Building CommunityConservation and Volunteer Lessons Learned from Seattle Parks and Recreation9Congress Is in Recess Until the Election: Now What?Coastal Justice Brings California Coastal Commission Closer to Serving All CaliforniansZika Update #3: Preventing the Spread of Zika through Mosquito ControlPhysical (In)Activity and the School DayBack in Session: Where does Congress Stand on Park and Recreation Issues8Creating Safe Routes to Parks Through National and Local PartnershipsWhat Parks and Recreation Can Do About EquitySupport Each Other Through TrialPokémon Go a Hit in College Station, TXFrom Inspiration to ActionHow to Rally the TroopsOutlook Unclear for Policy Priorities as Congress Adjourns Until September7Harnessing the Pokémon Go PhenomenonZika Update #2: Protection for Outdoor WorkersTurning to Data to Power Parks and RecA Fresh Look for NRPAWhat Americans Are Doing in Your Community This SummerTell Congress to #MoveOnZika So Parks and Rec Can Do Their Part6Park Champions: Uniting Communities and Increasing DiversityHow to Celebrate Park and Recreation Month at Your AgencyHow to Help Children Receive Free Summer MealsHow Americans Will Spend Their Time Outside This Summer5#GirlsAre InspiringUpdate on the Final Federal Regulations for Overtime Pay and Exempt Employee StatusCongress Gets the Ball Rolling on Zika FundingKey Findings from Survey on Zika and Summer Outdoor PlansJoin the Fight Against ArthritisZika Virus Update: New Potential Northward Spread Feared47 Tips for Preventing Child Abuse at Summer CampsOne Step Closer to Making LWCF Permanent“Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act” Not Worthy of the NameUsing Art to Connect Kids to NatureDiverse Field, Common Mission35 Reasons to Hike with Your KidsYour #ParkVote Makes a DifferenceIf You Invite Them, They Will ComeNew Federal Funding Opportunity: $15 million to Develop Urban Outdoor Recreation SpacesYour Award-Winning Magazine (and More)National Awards: A Great Way to Honor the Village2Red and Blue Make...GreenThe PHIT Act: Making Fitness Part of Routine HealthcareInfographic: 2 Years of Fostering Healthy KidsWhat the President’s Budget Means for Parks and RecHow Much Do You Know About Your Agency’s Facilities?Make 2016 the Summer of Opportunity!Keeping California’s Beaches Open For All1Ready, Set, Go Gold!Child Nutrition Reauthorization: The Senate’s Vision for Feeding Hungry ChildrenImprove Your Agency's Performance in Just 15 Minutes10 Ways to Get Fit in Your Local Parks and Rec in 20165 Key Takeaways from Park Support StudyHow to Use the Economic Impact of Local Parks to Your AdvantageOur Top 5 Park and Rec Predictions for 2016201512The Top Park and Rec Stories of 2015The Heartwarming Truth Behind Those Big NumbersA Win for LWCF and more in the Congressional Spending PackageMaintenance Management School: Not Just Another Training ClassGood News for Walking and Biking115 Things We Learned from the Economic Impact of Local Parks Study#ThankAParkRecPro5 Tips for Using the NRPA Career Center2016 Spending Package Offers Opportunity to Boost Parks and RecreationNRPA’s Efforts to Save the Monarch Butterfly Receive National RecognitionUpdate on LWCF and Active Transportation10Tales From a Park and Rec KidWhat Happens in Vegas Doesn't Always Stay in VegasNo Action Taken on CNR and LWCF — What Does This Mean?9What the Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking Means for Parks and Recreation7 Life Hacks for the 2015 NRPA Annual ConferenceThe Community Action Poverty Simulation as an Educational Resource8NC2NV: Arizona State UniversityMaking Healthy Foods the New Comfort FoodsOvertime Changes and What They Mean for Parks and Recreation7 Ways to Make Your Parks Millennial FriendlyTop Tips from a Conference Newbie and ProConfessions of a Former Parks and Rec KidJim Peterson: NRPA's First Program ChairRobert Toalson: NRPA's 24th PresidentTony Mobley: The Youngest NRPA PresidentR. Dean Tice: NRPA's Most-Traveled Executive Director50 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your NRPA Membership7It's More Than a MealParks and Rec Ending Summer Learning Loss One Meal at a TimeMoves Made in the Senate on LWCFThree Best Practices for Parks4 Easy Ways to Celebrate Park and Recreation Month6Inherit the Earth, or Borrow it from our Children?Flip the Switch on Screen Time: Eight TipsStaying a Top WorkplaceThe Power of ManyThe 17 Goals of the United Nations Parks and Recreation Should KnowFive Tips to Get Your Member of Congress to Visit Your CommunityNC2NV: Texas State UniversityFree Milkweed Plants and Grant Opportunities for Monarch Habitat RestorationWhy 50,000 is a Great Number for Parks and Recreation55 Things to Do in Your Parks and Recreation this Memorial Day and SummerHow to Prepare Now for Your Career Five Years from NowFinding Your Next Park & Rec Employee is EasyNC2NV: University of MissouriFive Park and Recreation Trends from the 2015 Field Report4Can You Walk to Your Park?This Young Professional Gets Real about the NRPA Annual ConferenceEarth Day, Every Day50 Reasons to Attend the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference5 Ways You Can Get Involved This Earth WeekYou’ve Got NRPA Membership Now What?5 Tips for Recruiting Your Next Park and Recreation EmployeeNC2NV: Hitting the RoadThree Ways You Can Advocate for Summer NutritionMy Story: What Being an NRPA Scholar Did for Me3The Magic of Local Parks and RecreationWhat the Heck is Snapchat?Innovating for HealthMarch Madness and the Final Four of Parks and RecreationRecreating Like It’s 1985Playing in the Streets2Are You Committed?Four Tips for a Stellar National Awards SubmissionFive Tips to Help You Get Grant Funding1Arlington, Virginia: Growing Fast, Lean, and Green2014122014’s Biggest Moments in Parks and RecreationRemember Why We Do ThisHow Parks and Recreation Fared in the Congress FY15 Spending Package4 Questions (and Answers) about CAPRA AccreditationHis Best Decision: Becoming a Certified Park and Recreation ProfessionalNRPA Goes Platinum10 Great Uses of Twitter for Parks and RecreationWhy Crumb Rubber is in the NewsConfession of a Maintenance Management School Graduate11Still Thankful for Parks and Recreation. How About You?How Facebook Changes Affect Parks and Rec (and 4 Ways to Adapt)Are You Ready if Disaster Strikes?You Won’t Believe What Happened After I Attended Event Management SchoolTop 5 Education Session Submission SecretsThe Hairy Truth About Parks and RecreationWhat Your Congress Feedback Says About YouDemonstrating the Power of Parks to Combat HungerWhat the Midterm Congressional Election Results Mean for Parks and Recreation10Trails Are Going High Tech. Are You Ready?8 Life Hacks for the 2014 NRPA CongressSaying Goodbye to a Friend9This is Why You Have to Visit a Park on FridayDon’t Waste Your Time With NRPA CongressNatural Play: New Guidelines Mean New Opportunity for Parks and RecreationCell Phone Camera Tricks Pros Don’t Want You to Know8Healthy Eating Starts with Elephants and PizzaAustin: Everything for a Reason… and BBQ!Let them Play in the ParkInnovative Sessions: A Seasoned Congress Presenter Speaks OutWhat Happens When a Congressman Visits a Summer Food Service ProgramYour Marketing is Missing Something7This Exists: Wild Boar in Houston ParksYour Park is Your Family9 Ways to Have a Better Summer CampWhat You Need to Know About LWCF Right Now10 Ways to Get OUTside this JulyHigh-Five Moments Coming Soon to Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park“I Knew I Wanted to Lead my own Department in the Future”Assimilating New Presenters to Congress6Need Some Last Minute Inspiration?5 Global Megatrends and What they mean for Parks and Recreation5 Tips for Camping With KidsHave you gone OUTside Today?Who Owns the Forests? Mountain Bike Trail Riders and Park Pros Weigh InLook Who’s Committing to HealthCertification as CultureSharing to Learn at Directors SchoolCreating a Healthier Community Through Meals, Outdoor Adventures and More5Vice President Biden and Honorable Guests Tour CityArchRiver ProjectZombie Survival: Walk Softly and Carry a Big StickJourney to Healthier Lifestyles through Commit to Health5 Ways to Celebrate Kids to Parks DayWhy Certify Youth Sports CoachesCommunity Connections in CharlotteSpringtime ChangesFridays are for Facebooking4Five Days to Big Green Results during Earth WeekEliminating Play DesertsNRPA Gears Up for Earth WeekGwinnett County Commits to Health!The MentorHow Clayton County Celebrates Park and Recreation Month!3NRPA Leg Forum 2014: Just Say Yes to Parks!Meeting Demands of our Two and Four-Legged ResidentsShare Your Story the Three Pillars Way2Nomination Counts: Winning a National Award Advanced My CareerMWR Internships Provide Fresh Look at Career Opportunities“Parke Diem”— Mobilizing Grassroots to Support Your ParksAnd Action!Color, But No DiversityWelcome to Open Space1What the Heck are Hashtags!?5 Ideas for Exploring Nature with Kids this WinterTaboo Topic: Homeless in the ParkEnvironmental Stewardship; Parks and Recreation Leading the WayMy Two Cents on Revenue School (and clichés)201312Make Someday HappenHoliday GreetingsConnecting Seniors to Parks and RecWalk This WayParallel Parking Not Required: Parks in Parking Spaces11A Second Serving of ThanksWhy Be Thankful for Community Parks and RecreationWhat’s Event Management School Like?Go For It! 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Yes, We CAN!Want trends? Check out the January Issue of Parks & RecreationA Game of Kick the Can May Lead to Cuts for Parks and RecBe the Squeaky Wheel - Comments Sought on Implementation of New Transportation LawGoal to be the First and the Best Certification Helps201212Five Things You Will Learn in the December Issue of Parks and Recreation Magazine11Local Election Results Show Strong Support for Parks Recreation and ConservationFive Standout Stories in the November Parks and Recreation Magazine10What you need to Know about Seasonal Employees and the Healthcare LawLWCF: More than Just a Federal Landing Acquisition ProgramFive Things You Can Learn in the October Magazine9Global Pop-Up Park Event Highlights the Value of Urban Green SpaceThe CPR Act Could Breathe Life into Parks and RecWhy Participate in National Public Lands DayLearn Something New in the September Issue of the Magazine8Weathering the StormsTop Three Reasons to Participate in Visit A Park DaySeven Surefire Strategies to Help Get You to Congress and ExpoVetting Your Video Versatility7What Happens On Facebook Stays Well It Goes EverywhereTennis in the Parks Goes to LondonBuild Human and Social Capital at Directors SchoolUnsung Heroes in California State Parks6The Long Strange Disappointing Transportation TripA Different Kind of Picnic In the ParkOne Thousand Days of Just Spinning Their WheelsScholarships and Fellowships it is WORTH it5A Different Kind of TweetWho Loves Parks?UPDATE Announcement from the DOJ about Access to Existing Swimming FacilitiesA Room Full of Solutions to Empty BelliesCDC Weight of the Nation Conference Highlights4Playground Safety NewsParks and Re-Creation--An Interview with Dan BiedermanEarth Day InspirationsDoctors Prescribe Parks for HealthThrough the Eyes of a Conservationist3Experiences from a StudentThe View from Inside Room B308This is where People Recreate – our Local Parks and Rec MatterIs Your Special Events Protocol Practical?Best Jobs of 2012 – Recreation & Fitness: What Does This Mean for You?Show Me the MoneyADA: It’s Not New!Unlocking the Secrets of PRORAGIS: How Can It Help You?Park and Recreation Professionals Speak for the TreesFinancing the Future of Urban Parks and Recreation – 8 questions to ponder2Walking and Bicycling Trails – The Crossroads of Federal Transportation Policy and Local Recreation Infrastructure1Out With the Old, In With the New201112Merry Recess to All and to All a Soundbite11Connecting the LinksThe Reincarnation of the World's Largest LandfillTick, Tock …10Transportation Enhancements Fight Growing More IntenseArizona ForwardPE vs. Summer CampTo Tax or Not to Tax. Is that the Question?Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.The End of Thinking Outside the BoxBudgeting for Two?Treasure Maps9Easy Come, Easy GoWhat Does the American Jobs Act Mean to Parks & Rec Agencies?Transforming an Ugly Duckling — Success at Selena Butler ParkMake Way for the MillennialsMarkups and MayhemHeart of Hialeah8Returns on InvestmentGuest Blog: The Future of Parks & Recreation StudiesPark Accessibility: Limited Resources, Unlimited ImaginationMajor GeneralThe Right Kind of Connections7PRORAGIS EpiphanySupport Your Local Rock StarFive Things I Now Know about Obesity in AmericaPlanting Seeds of Appreciation6Seasons of Hunger: 50 DaysThe Hottest Topic in Parks and RecreationShore Thing5A Wide Open Playing FieldTelling the Story of Selena Butler Park, Part 2Warning: This Video May Make You CryParks for the Young at HeartBuild it and They Will ComeTelling the Story of Selena Butler ParkA Place at the Table4Funding by Other MeansPrivate Routes to Public Good3Nothing But the FactsToward a New OrderBudding Friendship2The Skate Park LadyNRPA Annual ConferenceRegistrationRegistrationVolunteerHousing Block InformationWin Registration to 2023 NRPA Annual ConferenceKeynote SpeakersLocal Host OfferingsHotel & TravelExhibitsAboutSchedule at a Glance2022 Resources & Materials2023 NRPA Annual Conference - Dallas, TXParks & Recreation Success Stories2019AugustStepping into a Healthier, Happier LifeKnocking Down the Barriers of Parkinson’sJulyUnleashing the CreativityAdventures Await for Older Adults in Howard County, MarylandJuneCombating Social Isolation Through HarmonyForever Young Hikers in the Pacific NorthwestMayPalm Beach County Parks to Work ProgramPhysical Activity for Older Adults of All AbilitiesAprilTai Chi in Lake OswegoAgeless and Inspired at the Western Colorado Senior GamesMarchActive Living comes to the Seaside Community of JamestownPalm Beach County is Creating Opportunities for Healthy, Happy Living!FebruaryHealthy Aging in Sparks, NevadaJanuaryLife Makeover at Age 63Solving Transportation Barriers to Increase Access to Meals2018DecemberAll Abilities Tri4Youth Allows Everyone to CompeteNovemberChanute is Thankful for Foods of the MonthWalking With Ease in Lake Havasu CityOctoberCue the Pointer Sisters: The Falconer Walkers Rock!SeptemberHealthy Aging Through Mustang Parks and RecreationAugustShaking Things Up and Changing Lifestyles in PlacentiaActive Living Every Day at the Santa Clara Senior CenterJulyJuneGetting Fit & Strong! With Mooresville Parks and RecreationCity of Carlsbad Dances the Night Away at “Senior” PromMayImproving the Lives of Older Adults with Arthritis and Chronic PainSmoke-Free Parks – A Win/Win for EveryoneAprilA Healthier Generation of Older Adults for the City of GoodyearLights, Camera, Action: Town of Windsor Partners with Schools on Video ProjectMarchFresno PARCS Empowers Seniors to Walk and Improve Their HealthBREC Hosts Commit to Health ShowcaseInnovative System Heats Things Up in BismarckFebruaryTips from Montgomery County Recreation's Healthy Holiday CelebrationJanuaryWest Fork Park Playground Invites Everyone to Play2017 Commit to Health Healthy Out of School Time Grantees Share Their Successes2017DecemberPartnerships Create New Recreation Space in SpartanburgNovemberLakewood, Colorado, Commits to Park and Play for All!OctoberPartnering Up to Map Park Walkability, Connectivity and SafetyCommunity Efforts to Connect People Safely to Parks and MoreSeptemberMarylanders and the Fight Against ArthritisExercise is the Medicine Being Prescribed by SPAR!AugustWalking Is Fun When You Walk With Ease!Jacksonville’s Oldest Public Park Gets a New Facelift During a Collaborative Beautification ProjectJulyJuneMayNathan's Chocolate ChipAprilWalkin' with Ease in ApopkaMarchFebruaryWho Knew Lentil Tacos Would Be Such A Hit?January2016DecemberNovemberBug HuntOctoberSeptemberGarden Prayers are Answered in Quincy, ILAugustBaltimore City Partners with Special Olympics Maryland to Provide Recreational Opportunities to over 600 AthletesCommit to Health with Little Rock Parks & RecreationJulyJuneCommunity Engagement through Summer Feeding ProgramsA Proper Oregon WelcomeWalking Changes Lives in Forest ParkTroops for Fitness Engages a Community in Healthy LivingMayAprilMarchBaltimore City Works to Give Youth 5 Years BackFebruaryParks for New Portlanders Welcomes Immigrants and Refugees to CommunitySunny Days Ahead at San Antonio's New Labor Street ParkExperiencing Nature through a Multi-Sensory TrailJanuaryStriking Out Skin Cancer in Palm Beach CountySenior Health and Wellness A Priority for the City of DallasInspiring Family Involvement at SEASPARSan Jose Shuts Down Streets and Opts for Play at Inaugural Viva CalleSJ2015DecemberGwinnett County's Out-of-School Time Thrives Through CollaborationNovemberPlanning for Parks and Walkability in Small TownsThe Imagination Bus Brings Art to Lane CountyA Half-Mile Goal in Henderson, NevadaOctoberSeptemberEnvironmental Compliance Fee Funds Additional Park MaintenanceAugustMaking a Splash in SchoolsPartnering for Veterans HealthUnique Golf Innovations Drawing Participants to the CourseJulyGet on Your Feet and Walk with Ease... Buckeye StyleIndianapolis Expands Child Nutrition ProgramsSmall Steps to a Walkable Oklahoma CityJuneExperiencing the Outdoors with Nature-Based PlayZombie Survival Camp Reanimates KidsMayNew Fence Helps Feed Families in BaltimoreMadison is Moving and Walking with EaseAprilMarchPortland's Soccer World Cup: More than just a SportFebruaryJanuaryThe Club You Want to Join: Salsa Parties and 250 Laps for Physical ActivityAn Orange is the New OrangeSyracuse Creates Partnerships to Support Health and WellnessOn the HEALS of Change2014DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuaryCounty of San Diego Breaks Barriers to Recreation for Obese YouthClinically Focused Park Effort in Greenville Impacts Youth HealthUnique Baltimore Park Events Encourage Outdoor Physical Activity“Dedicated” System Changes in Portland Reduce Health Barriers350 Parks: Powerful Medicine for Better Health in DCTrail Rescued from Vines2013DecemberOpening Up an Urban WildernessGoing Beyond a Trail Master PlanTurning Trail's End into a BeginningLinking to National HeritageLarge Park with Large NeedsHelping Nature Lovers Find Their WayArrowheads, Rocks and Closer NeighborsBreathing New Life into a Tribute TrailA Trail through a Natural TreasureRestoring Historic Walking PathsTrail Repairs Invite Increased UseCompleting a Loop and Forging a PartnershipMarkers Make Trail Inviting for Fun and FitnessNew Pavilion Serves a Trailhead Meeting SpotNew Pavilion a Respite for Trail UsersNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryTaking the Lead in Promoting Health and WellnessObesity Prevention for Youth and Special PopulationsIt Takes a Village to Raise a ChildA Growing Enthusiasm for Community GardensBuilding Sustainable Youth Fitness and Nutrition ProgramsD.C. Summer Program Provides Free and Healthy Meals to YouthJanuaryHow the Great Flood of 1997 Helped Build a Wellness CenterCity of La Mirada Evolves to a Culture of WellnessA Team in Tulsa Recommits to Community HealthDeveloping Relationships is First Step to SuccessA Unique Partnership Provides Recreational Summer Camp to 1,000 ChildrenHastings Takes to the StreetsA Free Ride in Helena Links Youth to Local ActivitiesMinneapolis Increases Park Use through Youth and Family EngagementMayor’s Fitness Council Gets Corpus Christi Rolling down a New TrailPedestrians Kick Up Their Heels in MorristownMobile and Versatile-Use Bike Racks Support Alternative TransportationPhiladelphia Transforms Existing Programs by Encouraging Physical ActivityOutdoor Fitness Equipment in Parks Brings Accessibility to San AntonioGet Kids Moving – Bismarck Injects Movement into the School DayThe Walking Bus Keeps Kids Healthy on Their Way to SchoolSignposts for Physical Activity Open Paths in DavenportDevelopment and Improvement of Trail System Keeps Kauai MovingProject Connects the Louisville Community with Its Public TrailsMiami Takes a View in Developing a Physically Active CommunityA Network of Walking Groups Keeps Rural Pennsylvania MovingPierre Poised to Make a Trail a PlaygroundCollaboration is Changing the Way San Antonio is Encouraging Healthy LifestylesNew Signage and Maps Make Trails and Parks More AccessibleNewport Makes Strides in Workplace BreastfeedingRock Hill Making Breastfeeding Good BusinessDC Brings Healthy Foods to District Parks through Farmers’ MarketsPlanting Health in a Food DesertPrince George’s County Bringing Food and Stakeholders to the TableChicago Vending Machines Turn a Healthy ProfitFort Collins “CanDo” Implements National Nutrition Model with Local FlavorsHealthy Snack Options in Miami-Dade Support Improved NutritionHow a Small Group of People Can Make a Large ImpactInitiatives “Fit 2gether” to Promote Healthy Eating and Economic DevelopmentMontgomery Improves the Health of Citizens and Recruits Local BusinessesAnnapolis Fills Physical Activity Prescriptions for KidsDoctors “Prescribe” Usage of Parks to Youth in CommunitiesGreenville Works Together to Promote a Healthy CommunityMcMinnville Tackles Obesity Epidemic through PrescriptionsArlington Protects Children at Play by Creating Smoke-Free ZonesTobacco Free Parks in Longview Washington: Who could oppose that?Taking an Indoor-Outdoor Approach to Improving Community Health2012DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2011DecemberNovemberOutdoor Connections (Grow With Your Neighbors Community Gardening Program)Learning Gardening Skills and EnvironmentalismGrowing Food and Building RelationshipsCreating the People’s GardenCreating an Edible Forest MazeGrowing an Edible ParkBuilding a Culture of GardeningInvolving the Entire Oxford CommunitySuperheroes of Mother NatureRecreating a Food-Growing Tradition in an Urban ParkGrowing Kids’ Enthusiasm for NatureReno Community Gives a Cooperative EffortThree Gardens Serving Three PopulationsRockford is Prepared for the UnexpectedFeeding a NeighborhoodHelping to Revitalize an Urban Neighborhood with Community GardensDiverse Gardens with a Common PurposeBuilding Long-Term InfrastructureFrom Community-Wide Health and Wellness to Children’s GardeningFrom Garden to the MarketOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuarySearch