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2018 December Member to Member Drones in Parks 410

Drones in Parks: It’s All About Perspective

Park and recreation professionals are determining how to regulate drones and accommodate public recreation flying in a way that is safe and productive.

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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Can We Transform Parks for Everyone?

Investment in civic assets that creates social and economic change is urgently needed, and Value Capture in the Commons offers tools for parks leaders across the country to consider how the value from public asset investment can benefit us all.

A Trail Runs Through It!

Montgomery Parks and Pepco breathe new life into unused open space under utility transmission lines to create trails in Maryland.

Sand, Snow and Everywhere In Between

December 2018: The holiday season can look very different depending on where you live in the US but parks are always an option.

Jump-Start Your Wellness Resolution

Holiday celebrations can make healthy choices less than easy, but here are eight ideas to help you get started on your wellness resolutions - BEFORE the new year!

Investing in the Future of Our Young People: Tell Congress to Fund Youth Mentoring Programs

Evaluations of mentoring programs report significant increases among youth in self-confidence, self-efficacy and a positive attitude about their futures.

Advancing Park Access and Quality Through Community Engagement

Learn more about the speakers for the 10-Minute Walk Learning Series live Q&A session on December 5.

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.

Donations Matched: #GiveToParks by Dec. 31 to double your impact.

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.

Improving the health of communities for all people through parks, recreation and conservation.

Drones in Parks: It’s All About Perspective

Grant and Fundraising Resources

Can We Transform Parks for Everyone?

A Trail Runs Through It!

Sand, Snow and Everywhere In Between

Jump-Start Your Wellness Resolution

Investing in the Future of Our Young People: Tell Congress to Fund Youth Mentoring Programs

Advancing Park Access and Quality Through Community Engagement

Parks & Recreation Magazine

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How to Build a Park, Community Style!

New Urban Infrastructure Parks

Tracking the Atlanta Beltline

Active Parks, Healthy Cities