NRPA Chair Carolyn F. McKnight-Fredd encourages us to consider how the spaces and activities parks and recreation offer allow us to "see each other in our full humanity."
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If we want to make a real difference in our work, we must learn from our past in order to create a more equitable future for our communities.
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Using a framework is one way to think through many alternatives when making ethically challenging decisions about access to public spaces.
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An expert facilitator and strategic planner, Barth developed park and recreation system master plans for many communities.
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Networks deliver enhanced opportunities for collaborative discussions and the chance to speak with professionals across the country.
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NRPA's The Economic Impact of Local Parks report emphasizes how parks and recreation drive significant economic activity in communities across the nation.
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More than three in five U.S. adults are likely to vote for a political candidate who makes park and recreation funding a key priority.
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Showing your congressional representatives the immense value your programs have can engender more support, and thus, funding for local park priorities in the future.
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Learn how park and recreation agencies can emphasize mental well-being.
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J. Nicholas Williams Sr. had two priorities as director of Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development: neutralize disparities and laser focus on Oakland youth.
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Ensuring our parks benefit everyone is essential to guaranteeing resilient, healthy and equitable communities.
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In the case of Storm v. City of Brookings, the Defendant City of Brookings, South Dakota, raised the state recreational use statute as a defense against negligence liability.
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Learn how to identify and overcome barriers to your trail project.
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Redding, California, is committed to expanding its trail system, so that more families can access eco- friendly, beautiful and safe transportation options.
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