We want the stories of your park and recreation agency and community to be highlighted in Parks & Recreation magazine! NRPA is now accepting photo submissions for our Park and Recreation Month Cover Contest.
Submit your photos by March 13 for a chance to be featured on the cover of the July issue in celebration of Park and Recreation Month.
This year’s theme, “The Power Of,” highlights how the power of parks and recreation creates a positive impact in communities. We’re seeking compelling photos and the stories behind them — the winning photo will also be paired with a feature story in the July issue. NRPA will also highlight select submissions on social media and other channels.
Entries are accepted now through Friday, March 13 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Winning applicants will be notified by Monday, April 6, 2026.
Submit Your Photo
Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing which photos to submit:
- Is there an interesting and compelling story behind the photo? Feel free to share this story in the comments section when you upload your photo.
- How does this photo support the theme, “The Power Of”
- Does the photo include people?
- Is it a high-resolution (a minimum of 300 dpi) image that’s at least 9.25 inches wide by 11 inches tall?
- Is there room at the top of the image to accommodate the Parks & Recreation magazine logo?
2025 Winner
Congratulations to City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks PlayLA for submitting the winning photo for the 2025 Park and Recreation Month cover contest!
Learn more about the story behind the photo, which highlights how the PlayLA program connects children and teens of all abilities to youth sports experiences in the July 2025 issue of Parks & Recreation magazine.
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