As a key pillar, conservation is a priority for our NRPA Public Policy team, which advocates on Capitol Hill for much-needed funding for our industry to continue that work.
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When it comes time to recruit and hire someone new into your organization, there is no need to fret over the impending process. However, it may help to keep a few things in mind as you figure out who is the right fit for your P&R team.
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The American Water Charitable Foundation has partnered with NRPA for the past seven years to bring nature-based and water-play amenities to communities across the country through its Building Better Communities Grant Program.
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The Florida-based park agency shares what its team learned from the experience.
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The ‘Contemporary Father of Play Advocacy’ devoted his career to play and child development research.
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This month, NRPA members are discussing rental fee waivers or reductions for community groups.
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NRPA Connect is an online networking platform that makes it easy to communicate with an experienced network of nearly 65,000 peers ready to share best practices.
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The NRPA research team works to help park and recreation professionals on two primary goals: making optimal decisions on operations, programming and spending, and making the case for greater funding.
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More than half of park and recreation agencies nationwide implement environmental sustainability activities that foster public engagement and education.
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An analysis of 33 studies, which measured the impact of distance from a park on the sales price of a residence, reveals six key points.
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These grants have the power to transform underinvested local communities that currently don’t have access to local parks.
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To address the potential health threat posed by glyphosate, many agencies, like Seattle P&R, are reducing or eliminating their use of glyphosate products to ensure everyone has access to safe and healthy spaces.
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Quality communities and the ability to stay in them support the vision of social equity. This mindset recognizes that we are all part of a larger ecosystem whose components are intricately connected.
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The federal district court hands down its decision on the case of Mullen v. Northampton Township.
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City of Renton, Washington, discusses challenges with trail maintenance and methods for tackling them head on.
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Addressing the role that sports lighting plays in light pollution, the International Dark-Sky Association has developed criteria for community-friendly outdoor sports lighting.
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Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
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In Burlington, Vermont, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Waterfront department staff works year-round to increase the number of trees and the benefits they provide for the city’s residents.
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