Features
2014 Parks and Recreation National Database Report
With four years' worth of collected PRORAGIS data to analyze, NRPA's 2014 Park and Recreation National Database Report includes information on emerging trends and developments in parks and recreation that your agency needs to know.
NRPA Trendwatch 2014
NRPA’s Board of Directors met with several park and recreation industry leaders to discuss developing trends that may offer a glimpse into the future of the field.
Innovators On Call
Meet some of the trendsetting people and companies advancing the products and services for the field of parks and recreation.
Out of the Shadows
Homeless people present a sensitive situation for park managers, but agencies across the country have found ways to work with, instead of against, their part-time residents.
Additional Articles
An Uneasy Balance
Gina Mullins-Cohen, NRPA's vice president of marketing, communications and publishing, shares viewpoints she's heard from park directors across the country on the challenges associated with homeless people living in parks.
Park Privatization Issues Challenge Public Parks
Barbara Tulipane, NRPA's president and CEO, discusses the benefits and challenges park agencies face when they accept private money for public parks.
Trek Into 2014
State parks across the country start their communities on the right foot in the new year with guided hikes on January 1.
Here's Your Sign
The experts are here to help you choose the best signage options to communicate with your park visitors.
Municipal Golf — What’s the Best Management Path?
Deciding between management decisions of direct, indirect, private or leasing to a private firm can be a tough call, but the right choice will mean maximized revenue for your agency.
National Recreation Foundation Spotlight
The National Recreation Foundation's grant programs benefit at-risk youths across the country.
Staff Spotlight: Brenda Beales
Member Services Specialist Brenda Beales has served the association's members in a variety of roles for more than 16 years.
Member Spotlight: Matthew Jones
This park custodian developed an exciting app for his agency to better connect with customers.
Premier Agency Certification Discount
Earn your CPRP, CPRE, CPSI or AFO certification at a discounted rate through your agency's Premier Membership package.
Professional Development Planner
Enhance your professional skills through NRPA's schools, e-learning opportunities and certification programs.
Board of Directors Update
NRPA's Board of Directors welcomes three new members and celebrates a significant career move by a longstanding member.
It’s Award Season — Roll Out the Red Carpet
Get your applications and nominations in now for the National and Gold Medal Awards as well as the Hall of Fame.
How We Did It: Woodstock Equestrian Park
A Maryland park agency develops an equine facility that connects to the county’s historical roots.
Website Invitation to “Dangerous” Park
Government landowners are generally not held liable for unforeseeable criminal assaults in public parks and playgrounds.
County of San Diego Breaks Barriers to Recreation for Obese Youth
Through the Rec Rx initiative, the County hoped to help more children attain their fitness goals and adopt lifelong healthy behaviors.
Phishing for Publications: A Word to the Wise
Graduate students need to watch out for potential publishing scams.
Briefly Noted
Stay on top of the latest in parks and recreation with this listing of announcements from around the industry.
Research Update: Cultivating a Potential Ecological, Economic and Social Disaster
The costs and challenges of marijuana on public lands
High-Tech Rec
A Maryland community takes on public health challenges with a LEED Silver-certified recreation facility.
Who is Conservation For?
Determining the key beneficiaries of our efforts will focus our work for long-term impact.
Golf Gab
We searched through hazards and bunkers to come up with the following list of nifty golf facts.
Make The Choice to Be The Voice for Parks and Recreation… Join Us at Legislative Forum
NRPA members are the most powerful voice for parks and recreation, and the Legislative Forum is the perfect opportunity to meet with elected officials and have your voice heard.