Kristine Stratton, president and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) issued the following statement in response to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak:

“NRPA is aware of the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19. We are committed to helping our members take the necessary steps to help prevent the spread of this virus, and others, in the parks and public spaces they manage.    

Preparedness is key; therefore, we urge our members to follow the recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A trusted resource, the CDC recently posted information on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus in communities. We ask our members to refer to these recommendations and check the CDC website regularly, as the guidance will be updated as additional information becomes available.

At NRPA, one of our key pillars is health and wellness. Local park and recreation professionals provide health and wellness opportunities every day. We support their efforts and encourage our members to work with their local health departments to review emergency operation plans and practice routine environmental cleaning, as well as proper handwashing techniques as recommended by the CDC.”

Read more about NRPA’s response in this blog post.  

 

About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and supporters — the catalysts for positive change in service of parks for all, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.