Features
For Better or For Worse
In communities undergoing economic booms and recessions alike, recreation facilities and parks are proving to be major attractions.
Additional Articles
Better Living Through Conservation
Jill Erickson has made conservation her life’s mission, and with the Heartland Conservation Alliance, she’s well-prepared to tackle one of the country’s largest urban watersheds.
Boom or Bust?
Gina Mullins-Cohen, NRPA's Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Publishing, and Editorial Director, ponders this month's feature article, which examines towns that have made a direct link between excellence in parks and recreation and a booming economy.
Standard-Bearers
NRPA President and CEO Barbara Tulipane ponders the National Park, Recreation and Open Space Standards, and the future of data tracking in our industry.
Money in the Bank
Folks in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, discovered that investing in parks and recreation gave a big boost to the town's overall economy.
Digital Tree Management Improves L.A. City Parks
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is using high-tech software to manage the tree canopy under its purview.
Professional Development Planner
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.
Staff Spotlight: Michele White
NRPA Executive Assistant Michele White allows us a closer look at her role in the association.
Member Spotlight: Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson, assistant director of recreation at Louisville, Kentucky's Metro Parks & Recreation, shares his dedication and love for the profession.
Call for NRPA Board of Directors Nominations
NRPA is looking for both professional and citizen leaders who are passionate about parks, recreation and environmental conservation.
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NRPA Takes Top Honors in Green Business Challenge
NRPA's green practices earned it top honors at the 2014 Loudoun Dulles Green Business Challenge awards gala.
The Evolution of PRORAGIS
NRPA’s national recreation and park database is continuing to develop to best help agencies manage and plan their resources effectively.
Outgrowing Your Tagline
An Arizona agency reinvents its brand to encompass its broadened role in the community.
Residency Policy Sees Racial Discrimination Claim
What is discrimination and when does it become a civil rights issue?
Beating the Social Stigmas of Aging
Senior athletes and students join forces in community health partnership.
Get Involved in Your State Association
Membership in your state association has a number of benefits, including professional development and networking.
Kids and the Outdoors: It’s Natural
Embracing “Nature Immersion Therapy” shows kids the wonders of the outdoors with health benefits to boot.
Notable News
Stay up to date on what’s happening in parks and recreation with the latest news from around the field.
Agency Spotlight: Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation, Kentucky
Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation strives to provide its community with quality programming that responds to residents' needs and encourages healthy lifestyles.
For the Love of Biking
Wisconsin cities and counties are working together to create more opportunities for active transportation.
New Year, New Congress, New Resolutions
2015 presents a fresh opportunity to advocate for parks and recreation on Capitol Hill.