NRPA’s Efforts to Save the Monarch Butterfly Receive National Recognition
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on November 16, 2015
NRPA has been accepted into the Monarch Joint Venture, a partnership of national and regional organizations, universities, and governmental agencies all working to protect and conserve the monarch.
7 Ways to Make Your Parks Millennial Friendly
By Scott Hornick | Posted on August 17, 2015
It is important to look at what’s important to millennials, and from there we can see what they think makes a great park and recreation experience.
Confessions of a Former Parks and Rec Kid
By Ava Young | Posted on August 14, 2015
I was a major Parks and Rec kid. Today, I work at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation reliving the glory days of my summer recreation past every day.
Jim Peterson: NRPA's First Program Chair
By Sonia Myrick | Posted on August 13, 2015
NRPA interviewed Jim Peterson, NRPA's first program chair.
50 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your NRPA Membership
By Hayley MacDonell,Lauren Hoffmann | Posted on August 10, 2015
As part of NRPA's 50th Anniversary, we challenged ourselves to come up with a list of 50 ways members can get engaged and take full advantage of NRPA membership.
Moves Made in the Senate on LWCF
By Dave Tyahla | Posted on July 27, 2015
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee introduced a broad, 350-page energy reform bill which included permanent reauthorization of the LWCF.
Three Best Practices for Parks
By Barbara Heller | Posted on July 17, 2015
Today city residents are looking for a more social experience from parks, with formal programming like yoga, movie nights and lawn games.
Flip the Switch on Screen Time: Eight Tips
By Daniel Hatcher | Posted on June 23, 2015
Limiting screen time in your park and recreation summer and out-of-school time programs ensures that if screen time is used, it is balanced with physical activity time.
Free Milkweed Plants and Grant Opportunities for Monarch Habitat Restoration
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on June 5, 2015
Monarch butterfly conservation resources are available, and your park and recreation agency should look for opportunities to utilize them to expand efforts in conservation, education and research.
50 Reasons to Attend the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference
By Matt Brubaker | Posted on April 21, 2015
The NRPA Annual Conference features hundreds of education sessions that covers topics including leadership and management, recreation programming, and much more.
You’ve Got NRPA Membership Now What?
By National Recreation and Park Association | Posted on April 19, 2015
The NRPA Young Professional Network (YPN) members have been in your shoes and put together a really helpful video that will help you get your membership and career started on the right foot.
Five Tips to Help You Get Grant Funding
By Kellie May | Posted on February 4, 2015
NRPA is excited to announce the availability of $1.8 million to local park and recreation agencies to support their out-of-school time programs thanks to the Walmart Foundation.