Parks and Recreation Magazine | National Recreation and Park Association

Features

A River Runs Through It

Tennessee RiverLine and partners work to advance stewardship and equitable access to the 652-mile Tennessee River.

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Let the Fun Begin!

On June 5, the City of Orlando opened Grand Avenue Park.

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The Future is Flowing in Fort Wayne

Riparian conservation efforts inspire volunteerism among community members.

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Additional Articles

Perspectives

Advocating for Your Budget

There has never been a better time to promote our parks as essential to our communities.

Editors Letter

Working Collectively Toward a Greater Purpose

This month’s issue highlights the projects that park and recreation professionals have been working on and reminds us about the importance of partnerships and volunteerism.

2021 August We Are Parks and Rec Not to be Missed Conference Networking 410

We Are Parks and Recreation

‘Not to Be Missed’ Conference Networking Events

Here are just a few of the events you won’t want to miss during the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference.

We Are Parks and Recreation

Member Benefit: Rural Equity by Design

This month’s issue highlights the projects that park and recreation professionals have been working on and reminds us about the importance of partnerships and volunteerism.

Research

New Report Reveals That Parks and Recreation Advances Health Equity

Across the country, park and recreation professionals have transformed themselves into public health leaders.

Park Pulse

Park and Recreation Summer Activities Create Happy Memories

Ninety-three percent of U.S. adults say they fondly remember childhood summer activities provided by parks and recreation.

Finance for the Field

Equity: Do We Agree on What We Are Talking About?

Find out the four widely used interpretations of equity.

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Advocacy

August Recess: Time to Meet Your Member!

The August recess presents a timely opportunity to showcase the power of parks to our friends in Congress.

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Health and Wellness

Parks and Recreation: The Public Health Breakout Star of COVID-19

The park and recreation profession has proven time and again that it is committed to promoting and protecting health and wellness where people live, learn, work and play.

Equity

Are We Building People — or Just Running Programs?

If we are to convince a wider audience of the great worth of our indispensable services — and, in turn, influence higher funding by decision-makers — we must deliver whole goods.