Parks and recreation is resilient, and NRPA’s leadership will continue to serve as the beacon for best practices in our profession.
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Parks & Recreation magazine’s new executive editor, Vitisia “Vi” Paynich, reflects on the June issue and the challenges the field is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s mixed-method approach to community engagement is key to understanding local perspectives and priorities while building trust.
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NRPA and Elizabethton Parks and Recreation have partnered to implement and expand evidence-based mentoring practices for at-risk and high-risk youth in Carter County, Tennessee.
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A well-respected professional and advocate, Ramsey worked with the Tennessee Valley Authority while serving as a Board of Trustees member with NRPA from 1981 to 1983.
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NRPA’s Path to Recovery framework includes comprehensive guidance, tools and resources focused on lifting restrictions and reinstating operations.
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Bioblitz events allow park professionals and park visitors to gain a deeper understanding, better connection to and feeling of ownership of their park.
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The city of College Park, Kentucky, is working with the community to re-examine the current amenities and imagining a future park system that provides broader access.
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With these guidelines, learn to shift your perspective to bring upper management on board and develop a productive working relationship.
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NRPA offers members a variety of learning opportunities to help you gain knowledge and fast track your career development.
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In late March, NRPA launched a survey series to track how COVID-19 was affecting park and recreation agencies across the nation. Read the Parks Snapshot Survey Data.
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Park and recreational professionals nationwide moved swiftly to provide modified programming to best serve their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read a review of 21 studies that measured the impact of golf courses on property values and how the impact of golf courses is different from parks.
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P&R agencies are well suited to serve as SNAP application assistance centers, as well as helping recipients navigate their benefits and work toward routine renewal.
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Incorporating green infrastructure into parks can help boost their overall benefit to communities through increased health, environmental, social and economic benefits.
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Because June is LGTBQ+ Pride Month, it allows us the perfect opportunity to consider how we can better serve our LGBTQ+ family, friends and neighbors.
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In the featured case, the plaintiffs claim the defendant City violated their First Amendment rights by applying picketing and noise ordinances to their activities.
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Due to health risks from exposure to UV radiation, shade canopies are quickly becoming required equipment rather than optional amenities.
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P&R agencies have assumed a prominent role in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, working with local schools and food banks to distribute meals to children.
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Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
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