Features
Red, White and Blue by Degrees
Military veterans looking for second careers are turning to parks and recreation, and sometimes even returning to military bases in a new role.
Breaking Ground
The Parks Build Community initiative takes on its biggest park yet, turning a flood-prone area into an attractive amenity for an underserved Houston community.
Additional Articles
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs
How MWR’s recreation programs contribute to the resiliency and readiness of our armed service members and their families.
Professional Development Planner
Enhance your knowledge and advance in your profession through training opportunities with NRPA.
NRPA's Online Community Forums Discuss Trail Etiquette
Establishing ground rules for courtesy on your trails can increase use and make your hikers,bikers and horseback riders happier.
Become Compliant and Save: Accessibility Audits Discount Program
Is your agency compliant with the ADA revised Title II regulations?
Green Parks — Green Kids
Introducing nature and environmental education at a young age can stimulate a lifetime belief in and practice of conservation.
Duty to Respond
As a manager, it is your responsibility to respond swiftly and appropriately to all reports of sexual harassment reported within at your facility.
Adaptive Water-Skiing Knows No Limits
A therapeutic recreation program in Colorado celebrates 30 years of inclusive sport.
A Questionable Park Purpose
A private businessowner operates a restaurant in Manhattan's Union Square Park. Is this a violation of the park's intended use for the public's benefit?
Freshmen to Watch in the 113th Congress
New congressmembers hold promise for the future of parks and recreation legislation.
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee
San Francisco's leader has a passion for innovation and investment in parks.
Briefly Noted
Stay on top of the latest in parks and recreation with this listing of announcements from around the industry.
Combating Staff Burnout
Actively combating staff burnout by promoting wellness programs and civility can make a world of difference for overworked employees.
Restoring Moore by Storm
Volunteers show an outpouring of support for Moore, Oklahoma's tornado-damaged park system.
Passion Play
Parks & Recreation's Managing Editor Elizabeth Beard discusses the demonstrated passion people have for their parks.
Why Should You Attend NRPA's Congress?
Steve Thompson, NRPA's Chair of the Board of Directors, offers a few suggestions for why you should go to Congress.