New #GivingTuesday Campaign Supports Increased Access to Parks Nationwide

(November 27, 2017)

Any #GivetoParks donation will be matched by the NRPA Board of Directors up to $25,000

Ashburn, Va. (Nov. 27, 2017) — This #GivingTuesday, consider a gift that will increase access to parks and rec center activities nationwide. Today through Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) — a network of 60,000 park and rec professionals and advocates — is accepting donations of $10, $25, $50 or more to support:

  • Providing opportunities to get kids off screens and out into nature
  • Increasing access to safe parks for all
  • Paying for healthy cooking classes for children and families
  • Providing activities for older adults who suffer from chronic diseases, such as arthritis

On #GivingTuesday, the NRPA Board of Directors will match the first $25,000 in donations to #GivetoParks.

“Parks build happy, healthy and resilient communities, and that’s why we believe everyone deserves a great park,” said Barbara Tulipane, NRPA president and CEO. “However, to make this a reality, we need the help of park users everywhere. If you value your local park, please consider donating to our cause. Together, we can make parks safe and accessible to all.”

Today, we face challenges like never before. For example, childhood obesity has doubled since the 1990s and has quadrupled for teenagers. Moreover, children on average spend seven hours per day using electronics. Parks are a solution to these problems and many others, including the treatment of chronic diseases, such as arthritis. To learn more about the benefits of parks, click here.  

To #GivetoParks, visit www.nrpa.org/donate.  

To learn more about NRPA, visit www.nrpa.org.   

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About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.