Reflections From the MRPA 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit — Episode 170
By Christina High and Cort Jones | Posted on June 24, 2025
As the only known state-level summit of its kind, this gathering is a testament to the intentional and sustained effort to ensure Maryland's park and recreation departments are welcoming to all.
Guardians of Greenspaces: Natural Water Maintenance in Boise and Columbus — Episode 10
By Rukmini Kalamangalam | Posted on June 24, 2025
In this episode, water managers and park professionals share their insights on balancing recreation and water quality through the maintenance of natural water areas like ponds, reservoirs and rivers.
Four Tips to Support Participant Transportation for Rural and Suburban Workforce Development Programs
By Rukmini Kalamangalam | Posted on June 18, 2025
Help strengthen your agency’s transportation strategy and ensure that all participants can get to where they need to go, whether they are walking, biking or busing to placements.
Island Community: Helping Hands Restore Deerfield Island Park
By Cheri Gagné and Kelton P. Harvey | Posted on June 17, 2025
Nestled in the heart of South Florida’s urban landscape, Deerfield Island Park is a 53-acre natural oasis that serves as a refuge for native wildlife and a sanctuary for rare coastal ecosystems.
Guardians of Greenspaces: Trees and Riparian Zones, Green Infrastructure in Houston — Episode 9
By Rukmini Kalamangalam | Posted on June 17, 2025
In this episode, Kelli Ondracek, natural resources manager at the City of Houston, discusses the impact of riparian restoration and tree-based green infrastructure on water conservation.
Redefining Aging: Reflections from the 2025 Age & Action Conference
By Natalia Ospina and Allison Colman | Posted on June 13, 2025
This month, several NRPA staff had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Age & Action Conference hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
NRPA Annual Conference: Igniting Passion for Change and Making Lasting Connections
By Krista Hill | Posted on June 12, 2025
Krista Hill attended the 2024 NRPA Annual Conferenec as a first-timer, and it ignited her passion and gave her insightful ideas. Find out what she learned and register for the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference today!
Park Restoration Preserves Historical Ecology and Human History in Houston
By Kelli Ondracek and Barbara Kapustin | Posted on June 11, 2025
For one Houston park, preservation of natural ecosystems perfectly aligns with preserving the history of its former human inhabitants.
Guardians of Greenspaces: Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Raleigh and Tucson — Episode 8
By Rukmini Kalamangalam | Posted on June 10, 2025
Listen in to hear how good cross departmental collaboration can be a solution to green stormwater infrastructure maintenance challenges!
Why We Must Keep Investing in Parks
By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on June 10, 2025
Budget constraints are real — but so are the costs of disinvestment. Investing in parks and recreation is a high-return strategy for public health, environmental resilience, safety, and economic vitality.
Guardians of Greenspaces: Sustainable Turf in Sioux Center — Episode 7
By Rukmini Kalamangalam | Posted on June 3, 2025
Learn the strategies one agency is using to save water while maintaining athletic fields — including implementing feedback and ideas from maintenance staff.