Let's make parks and recreation a top trending topic. If it is, our world will be a better place with more opportunities for large-scale beneficial changes.
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In this issue we examine the balance park managers must strike between addressing the health and safety concerns associated with homelessness and remaining empathetic to their predicament.
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Make sure your agency has entered and updated its data in NRPA Park Metrics, the most comprehensive source of data standards and insights for park and recreation agencies.
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Americans agree communities should make special efforts to create designated areas to support pollinators, however, they are less confident knowing what actions to take.
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ULI recently released a report that highlights the business case for real estate professionals to incorporate parks and open spaces into development projects.
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A few years back, the staff of Lincoln Park noticed a unique opportunity to try to connect the generations with multigenerational programming.
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Review highlights from a few departments of various sizes and some of the federal money they have received for park and recreation projects.
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A nonprofit organization, alleged a city of Fort Lauderdale ordinance and a related park rule violated the First Amendment.
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NRPA staff recently visited NYC Parks to learn how it is dealing with climate change impacts and to gather ideas for building climate resilient parks.
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Transforming small, underutilized areas into mini-soccer pitches, the U.S. Soccer Foundation is serving communities that lack large open spaces and funding to build full-sized fields.
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President of Friends of ABC Park, the new Parks Build Community project, discusses what keeps him motivated to volunteer every day after 17 years.
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Ernest W. Burkeen, Jr. passed away in December. When we reached out to gather anecdotes from those who knew him well, the accolades began pouring in.
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NRPA is pleased to promote heart health by joining with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute National Institute (NHLBI) to promote American Heart Month this February.
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Laura Kelly, who served as executive director of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA), is the new governor of Kansas.
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See what people are talking about this month.
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Background screening can be complicated, but it’s an important part of your safety plan.
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Karla Kelley serves as the regional manager for DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Find out what makes her job rewarding and her wish for the new year.
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Professional Development Opportunities
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How can park and recreation departments keep community members engaged and on the path to a healthier lifestyle? Consider these new fitness programming trends.
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Following a fire in 2016, Leo Hennessy, trails coordinator for Idaho State Parks and Recreation, delayed retirement to see the system of yurts restored.
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Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
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