As we look to make the most of our limited resources in the coming years, let us make sure that we are staying true to universal design and ethical planning principles.
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Park and recreation professionals recognize the importance of designing open spaces that are accessible, inclusive and inviting to all.
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Find out how the People’s Alliance for Rock Creek (PARC) and other park advocates made the case for keeping a major road in Washington, D.C.'s Rock Creek Park closed to cars on weekdays.
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Friends and colleagues pay tribute to one of NRPA's most energetic and dedicated former advocate board members and board chairs, who passed away on January 7.
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On December 30, 2020, the park and recreation field lost a pioneer, who was instrumental in shaping the profession through his joint appointment at Indiana University and Purdue University.
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East Bay Regional Park District’s outgoing general manager leaves many legacies that will benefit the lives of community members.
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Recovery is top of mind in 2021. How can park and recreation professionals deliver programs safely while ensuring financial sustainability?
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NRPA's research finds that operations and capital spending at local park and recreation agencies generated more than $166 billion in U.S. economic activity and supported 1.1 million jobs in 2017.
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Park and recreation departments are leading providers of first-time employment opportunities for youth and young adults.
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While the private sector can contribute to park departments by investing funds for operation, maintenance and/or capital development, there are four additional aspects of private-sector involvement that may be even more attractive.
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Community and elected official support help make bonds, grants and taxes possible to establish funding that supports the completion of park and recreation projects.
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The movement toward inclusive health can start small and grow from simple conversations with people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in your community.
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Parks will play an essential role in the economic recovery of our nation and in addressing inequities in our cities.
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In its second decade, SITES promises to use its growing influence as a municipal governance tool with the goal of codifying NRPA’s Three Pillars into local policy.
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The federal district court discussed threats that prompted exclusion of an individual with intellectual disabilities from continued participation from a public recreation program in New Hampshire.
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Municipal skate park operators can find qualified skateboarding instructors the same way they do for swimming, baseball and other sports.
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