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5 Key Trends in Parks and Public Health
5 key trends take a bite out of chronic disease—one park at a time.
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Professional Development with NRPA
Upcoming educational opportunities to take your knowledge to the next level.
How to Become an NRPA Board Member
NRPA is looking for both professional and citizen leaders who are passionate about parks, recreation, and environmental conservation.
Call for Education Session Proposals—2013 Congress & Exposition
NRPA is looking for education session proposals for next year's Congress in Houston. Let us know what you want to see or do!
Debut of The Young Professional Quarterly Publication
NRPA's Young Professionals Network has created a quarterly publication for future leaders in the field of parks and recreation.
Introducing Three Aquatics Program Providers
Three aquatics program providers now offer significant savings on lifeguard training and swimming instruction programs for NRPA members.
Supervising Interns: It’s Worth Your Time
Don't let your next generation of employees waste their time making coffee and sorting the mail. Interns can be extremely valuable assets to your agency's present and future success.
Parks and Recreation Partnership Bringing 10 Million Kids to Nature and the Outdoors
NRPA and NWF are partnering to bring 10 million kids to nature and the outdoors.
State Park Mineral Exploration in LWCF Project
A case law study examines the legal issues behind excavating for natural resources within a park.
Parks Get Support on the Hill
Sen. Kay Hagan puts parks front and center with the Community Parks Revitalization Act.
NRPA’s Online Community Forums Address Best Practices in Therapeutic Recreation
NRPA Connect members share their successes with therapeutic recreation for returning veterans.
The State of Fitness
An annual review of fitness participation in America shows numbers that may explain some trends in parks and recreation.
Fundamental Progress
Editor Phil Hayward shares his thoughts on the powerful role parks can play in promoting the general health and wellness of American communities.
Focus On the Front Windshield
New NRPA Chair Steve Thompson shares his thoughts on the association's strategic planning for the next few years.
Patricia Armstrong
With nearly 30 years of service in the field of parks and recreation, Pat Armstrong serves as a invaluable resource for NRPA staff and members alike.
Standing Up for Lincoln
Often considered America's greatest leader, Abraham Lincoln's legacy lives on as the namesake of hundreds of parks, schools, and public spaces nationwide.
A Most Philosophical Approach
Idris Al-Oboudi, recreation services manager for Manhattan Beach, California, looks at the greater meaning of parks and recreation from a unique philosophical perspective.
Inspire Youth to Be Their Best through Hershey’s Track & Field Games
Team up with your local teen Key Club to offer track and field.
The Life Aquatic
Prince George's County, Maryland's Department of Parks and Recreation uses exciting aquatic facilities and engaging programs to promote swimming competence and safety among its minority-majority population.