We know that to advocate for our field, it is important to tell our park and recreation stories.
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Rather than dwelling on insignificant matters, changemakers remain resolute to solving the bigger injustices related to race, gender and socioeconomics.
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Quiet Hour is a unique way to serve current visitors or attract new ones by helping them enjoy the stress-relief benefits of being quietly present in natural settings.
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Just like our parks and open spaces, our websites should be places that are welcoming, engaging, easy to navigate, well-maintained and allow for a wide range of activities.
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NRPA and the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) are proud to announce the accreditation of 11 agencies and the reaccreditation of 26 agencies.
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Learn how ePACT supports park and recreation agencies in the collection and management of information.
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Park Pulse results highlight the wide variety of programming, offerings and amenities that make up parks and recreation.
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Nearly three in four U.S. adults plan to attend a holiday-themed event in their communities this year.
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The American Rescue Plan comprises a $1.9 trillion package that provides funding for vaccine rollouts, improved testing capabilities and overall economic recovery for state and local governments.
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Today, there are a lot of equity-enhancing resources available for parks and recreation.
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In 2019, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) integrated its wheelchair operations into all of its business units, becoming the first national governing body in any sport to do so.
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A BioBlitz is an event where community scientists observe and document flora and fauna in an area to capture a snapshot of a place’s biodiversity.
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In the case of Price v. Garland, Plaintiff Gordon Price claimed a National Park Service permit-and-fee requirement was “facially unconstitutional under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”
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In 2014, Wichita (Kansas) Parks and Recreation began work on development of an aquatics master plan to replace and upgrade pools that were built in the 1950s.
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Essex County, New Jersey, contains several examples of Frederick Law Olmsted Sr.’s vision through urban parks, suburban parks and nature reservations.
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