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Have Another Slice of Pumpkin Pie and Thank a Pollinator

We would lose scores of other delicious and essential things without pollinators, but their job is so much bigger than making food.

Submit 2019 Education Session Ideas

NRPA is now accepting proposals for the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. The NRPA Annual Conference will be held September 24-26, 2019.

Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes, its impact on millions of Americans and how it can be prevented through a structured lifestyle change program that promotes weight loss, healthy eating, and increased physical activity.

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Grant and Fundraising Resources

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) periodically has competitive grants available for park and recreation agencies.

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Going Purple to Raise Awareness about the Opioid Epidemic in Your Community

The city of Gaithersburg, Maryland, joined the Maryland Municipal League and other local municipalities in the “Go Purple” movement to raise awareness about substance use and the opioid crisis.

Sharing, Learning and Playing at the NRPA Annual Conference

A presenter from the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference shares their experience and encourages you to submit your education session ideas for the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore!

The Tiny Sensory House

With their 2017 Meet Me at the Park play spaces grant, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proved that the best things really do come in small (or, tiny) packages.

Using NRPA Data to Tell Your Local P&R Story

Data can be a compelling tool to help make important decisions affecting your agency and to make the case for greater and more steady funding.

Parks & Recreation Magazine

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The National Recreation and Parks Association

Ensuring all people have access to the benefits of local parks and recreation.

This #GivingTuesday, your donations matched up to $5,000.

Protecting open space, connecting children to nature, and engaging communities in conservation practices.

Leading the nation to improved health and wellness through parks and recreation.