What will it take for park and recreation agencies to be successful in the future?
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Dogs provide health benefits to their owners, so shouldn't park agencies help provide communities with parks and amenities designed especially for those canine companions?
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Data can be a compelling tool to help make important decisions affecting your agency and to make the case for greater and more steady funding.
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As popularity grows, more agencies provide dog parks for the areas they serve.
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Dogs don’t have owners, they have families. People are deciding where to live, work and play based on dog-welcoming infrastructure and policies.
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See how one Washington D.C. community used creative thinking in the planning of a dog space, and secured a sponsor to manage the space, to turn the addition into a community asset.
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While dog parks are certainly welcomed by dog owners, the value and benefits of these spaces extend far beyond the dog community.
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The city of Raleigh undertook an in-depth study, and through a community needs assessment, it became clear that dog parks are an important park use with an unmet need.
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As our nation moves forward into an era of rising seas and extreme weather, America’s “Best Restored Beaches” are some of the nation’s best examples of community coastal resilience projects.
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Should local government officials or the courts decide potential off-leash controversies and conflicts between dog owners and other park users?
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America’s nearly 90 million dogs produce about 11 million tons of dog waste per year.
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There is an opportunity to be more thoughtful about the role parks can play in promoting health equity for all.
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The desire to create more dog parks does not resonate with everyone in the United States.
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October 10, 2018, marked the first year of the 10-Minute Walk Campaign. See how it was celebrated in communities across the country.
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Congress did not reauthorize the LWCF before the September 29 deadline. Members of Congress need to hear from you!
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The NRPA Board of Directors is seeking individuals with experience in one or more of NRPA’s three Pillars: Health and Wellness, Conservation and Social Equity.
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NRPA notes the passing this past July of a park and recreation stalwart, Bill Beckner.
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NRPA released a new Out-of-School Time (OST) Report. It is a follow-up to a 2016 NRPA study that first explored OST programs.
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NRPA and WEF are working to adapt the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) curriculum and scholarships are available.
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Results of the Dogs in Parks photo contest.
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Check out what's trending this month on NRPA Connect!
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Learn more about the NRPA Premier Package benefits!
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Michelet serves as BREC’s director of communications. Learn more about her role at the agency and the importance of social media in its messaging.
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
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Last year 900,000 people suffering with the flu were hospitalized. Learn what you can do to prepare for this flu season.
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When preparing for natural disasters it is important to educate residents on how best to care for pets.
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What should a zoo do with a lion cub that needs to be separated from his mother’s care for a couple of months while a wound heals? Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park found out.
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