NRPA’s organizational mission calls for us to serve as catalysts of positive change for equity, climate-readiness and overall well-being.
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To celebrate April 22, encourage your community members to do their part by reducing their own carbon footprint.
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The land bridge is uniquely designed for safe passage by people and animals, connecting the previously divided halves of the 330-acre Phil Hardberger Park.
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New York City Department of Parks and Recreation shares five design principles and considerations that guide its approach to planting.
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After 45 years of service in the field of parks and recreation, Dianne Hoover, Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), is retiring to enjoy being an active outdoor participant.
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Reflecting on his career, Dan Stencil names some highlights of his time with the park system.
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On February 19, 2021, the park and recreation field lost a dedicated professional, Laura Wetherald.
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Members chime in with their policy suggestions regarding pool slot reservations to implement for the upcoming summer.
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Here are some things to keep in mind to help prevent risk during background screening.
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NRPA highlights some key findings from its research report, Workforce Development and Career Exploration at Parks and Recreation.
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Six in seven U.S. adults support their local park and recreation agency’s environmental efforts.
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In public-private partnerships, both a park and recreation department and its partner bring assets to a collaboration that make it a viable proposition.
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Local governments and their park and recreation departments need to receive more attention and funding from the federal government as we continue to recover from the coronavirus.
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Understand how park and recreation agencies can enhance services by working smarter with libraries.
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Park professionals and land managers from across the country are beginning to turn to virtual volunteer activities to connect diverse audiences to their public land sites.
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An advocacy group and several people experiencing homelessness filed a class-action lawsuit against the City and County of Denver and several of their officials.
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The park and recreation agency recently completed a landmark energy efficiency project to improve lighting at many sites while lowering the agency’s costs and maintenance needs.
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This 10-acre land reclamation project is a Black-led environmental education and justice hub designed to reflect, preserve and celebrate Black, brown and Indigenous perspectives of the human-nature connection.
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