Features
A Big Threat to Our Little Campers: Protecting Children in Disasters
Children are at their most vulnerable during disasters — parks and recreation agencies can help by providing security, calm and familiarity through thoughtful planning.
From Devastation to World-Class Recreation
New Orleans is slowly recovering from the widespread devastation caused in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. In the area of parks and recreation, the city is seeing expanded services and improved facilities.
Additional Articles
Racial Equity in Parks and Recreation
Working for racial equity is to the collective benefit of members of the parks and recreation field, as well as to humanity in general.
Getting Back to Our Roots
Susan Trautman, CPRP, shares her thoughts upon taking the reins as the new Chair of NRPA's Board of Directors.
‘Jerry Gergich’ Shares a Moment With Lawrence Parks and Rec
Staff members of the Lawrence, Kansas, Parks and Recreation Department were surprised and excited to have Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry Gergich on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” stop by to present the agency's 2015 Gold Medal Award nomination plaque.
A Ribbon Runs Through It
The innovative ice ribbon skating rink at Chicago's Maggie Daley Park is celebrating it's one-year anniversary.
Seven Tips to Take the Sting Out of Severe Weather
Blizzards, heat waves and hurricanes are but a few of the many severe weather events with which park and recreation departments cope on a regular basis — that's why disaster planning should be a top priority.
Professional Development Calendar
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
Member Spotlight: Teresa Kuchinsky-Trejo, CPRP
Teresa Kuchinsky-Trejo, CPRP, and recreation supervisor at San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, gives us a closer look at her life and career.
Take Advantage of Your Premier Certification Package
Did you know that with your Premier Membership your entire team can take advantage of NRPA member benefits?
Give the Gift of Data This December
This holiday season, give the gift of data to your park and recreation colleagues by updating or establishing your PRORAGIS agency profile.
National Recognition of NRPA’s Efforts to Save the Monarch
In recognition of our significant efforts to conserve and protect the monarch butterfly, NRPA has been accepted into the Monarch Joint Venture partnership.
New First Aid and CPR Guidelines: Step in to Save a Life
The American Red Cross and American Heart Association have announced updated first-aid and resuscitation recommendations that will impact the parks and recreation field.
Park Ban on Unattended Holiday Displays
Traditional holiday displays in public parks have increasingly generated contentious constitutional law challenges.
Mind Over Disaster: Mentally Preparing for the Worst
Disaster preparedness doesn’t stop at taking care of the physical needs. Protecting your mental well-being and that of your agency patrons is also a major factor in how you “weather the storm.”
Let Young Professionals Take the Crowdfunding Reigns
Lindsay Labas, marketing director for Carmel Clay, Indiana, Parks and Recreation, sat down for a Q&A to share some insights into the value of involving young park and recreation professionals in crowdfunding campaigns.
Diligence, Not Despair
Park and recreation agencies and professionals are the backbone of their communities in times both challenging and tranquil.
Nature Is Not a Place
Nature is everywhere, all the time. Instead of relegating the experience to specialized centers or programs, let's find ways to cultivate connections to nature in a wider selection of park and recreation opportunities.
Notable News
Stay up to date on what’s happening in parks and recreation with the latest news from around the field.
American Societal Changes Affect Municipal Public Services
Widespread societal changes in the United States are having a dramatic impact on municipal public services provided by our cities to their citizens, including parks and recreation.
With a Little Help From Friends
Crowdfunding is proving a useful new tool for park and recreation agencies across the country.
Archive Throwback: July 2011
A look back at the July 2011 issue reveals children and teens are willing partners to continue the important groundwork laid by park and recreation professionals — all they need are the tools and support.
Parks, Recreation and Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure approaches are not new to many enterprising agencies, but the recognition of parks as players in the discussion on how we as a nation manage our water resources is new and fast expanding.