NRPA's annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz, held each year in September, is a great way to educate your community about pollinators, gain knowledge about local species and make your parks more sustainable. Plus, you could win one of three $1,000 prizes or prize packs just for participating.
"A Choice Career: Parks and Recreation" is a powerful, interview-driven video that highlights real people and real stories, showcasing the diverse opportunities in the field.
Becoming a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) will not only keep your expertise fresh, but also help you achieve greater health, resilience and equity outcomes in your community.
Learn more about the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference, taking place September 29 - October, 1, 2026 in Philadelphia!
Open Space Radio is NRPA's monthly podcast that shares inspiring and engaging stories about community, connection, and the impact of local parks and recreation.
Look back at highlights from the record-breaking 2025 NRPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
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Explore how digital tools can transform parks and greenways.
Learn how artificial intelligence supports increased efficiency for park and recreation professionals.
Discover how pairing storytelling with meaningful data can lead to increased investment in parks and recreation.
By being thoughtful with play design, we can create play spaces that invite families to stay longer and return often.
Learn about updates to the 2027 CAPRA national accreditation standards.
Parks & Recreation Magazine staff and fellow NRPA Marketing and Engagement team members unveiling the Top 5 most-read content in 2025.
This tool brings together curated learning content focused on today’s most essential professional development topics.
Visual storytelling empowers your agency to tell more impactful park stories.
Learn how Skill Builders, NRPA’s newest professional development offering, help members advance their knowledge on their own schedule.
Consider how park and recreation professionals can increase access to recreation for all members of their communities.
Cannery Wharf Park in Provincetown, Massachusetts, demonstrates the powerful impact of thoughtful planning and investment at the local and federal levels.
By telling compelling stories, park and recreation professionals can reframe complex topics into human stories that resonate with constituents.
Explore how conservationists are using artificial intelligence to detect threats, interpret environmental change and support decision making.
Consider how park and recreation agencies can create virtual reality experiences.
Learn how smart controls allow for increased sustainability and control in managing park and recreation facilities.
Investing in interactive splash pad elements can turn underused spaces into active, welcoming gathering spots.
Lexington (Kentucky) Parks and Recreation illuminated the skies with its first drone show during a Friday Flicks movie night at Jacobson Park.
