Many trends we discussed in the past accelerated in 2020 — including how we face increasing degrees of uncertainty, and our principle job is understanding how we navigate that uncertainty.
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While it is clear that P&R agencies have been forced to alter their operational practices during this global pandemic, what’s not clear is what the “new normal” will look like for the field.
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South Suburban Park and Recreation District announces that a new 206,000-square-foot sports complex is set to open in February 2021.
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NRPA and the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) are proud to announce the accreditation of 15 agencies and reaccreditation of 22 agencies.
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Applications open this month for the NRPA Awards.
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Through the ongoing We Are Parks and Recreation campaign, NRPA is collecting photos and short stories about how a park and recreation professional has impacted you or your community.
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As we begin a new year, COVID-19 committees, park and recreation programmers, risk managers, and legal and IT staff members will be evaluating where they are and where they go from here.
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Visit the NRPA Park Metrics website and select “Enter Your Agency’s Data” to begin inputting or updating your agency information today.
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Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults say it is important for children and young adults to have access to mentors, including 71 percent who say it is extremely or very important.
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One of the striking characteristics of our field is the plethora of organizations that produce recreation services in the public, commercial and nonprofit sectors.
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NRPA is firmly committed to ensuring that the numerous benefits of outdoor recreation opportunities are provided to all.
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With more and more restrictions due to the pandemic and no clear end in sight, it’s no surprise that mental health has become a large focus.
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Park and recreation professionals and agencies can play a major role in ensuring that girls have equitable access to sports opportunities.
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Since the issuing of the stay-home-work-safe order in April 2020, the city of Houston, Texas, has seen markedly more use of its nature spaces.
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In the case of Martin v. Warren, Plaintiffs petitioned the federal district court to issue a preliminary injunction declaring an Emergency Order restricting gatherings violated their First Amendment rights.
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In preparation for reopening recreation centers, park and recreation agencies must focus on adaptions to physical spaces, building systems and operations that will increase versatility and adaptability.
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The Nashville (Tennessee) Parthenon is a beloved symbol of civic pride for Nashvillians since its original manifestation as the art building for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897.
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