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The Drones are Coming
Drones are becoming more prevalent, and they will have an impact on virtually every aspect of our lives from agriculture to energy, scientific research, conservation, public safety and more.
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Parks Forward for All
The independent Parks Forward Commission in California is calling for transformational change to diversify access to and support for state parks.
Just Because You Build It Doesn't Mean They'll Come
NRPA's president and CEO reflects on her visit to two Texas agencies and the innovative programs she found there.
Mighty Mowers
Tom Nardone and the Detroit Mower Gang volunteer their time and effort to maintain the financially troubled city's overgrown parks and playgrounds.
Maple Madness
Ohio's Malabar Farm State Park celebrates maple syrup season with its annual Maple Syrup Festival.
Switch Switches to Simplify Maintenance
Installing modern electrical switchgear is a greener, commonsense fit for budget- and time-strapped recreation facilities.
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: James Politte
NRPA Webmaster James Politte talks about his career motivations, his volunteer endeavors and his pervading love for natural spaces.
Member Spotlight: Shelly Strasser, CPRP
We caught up with Shelly Strasser, recreation and community services program director for the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, to learn more about her agency and career.
Let NRPA Connect You to Your Peers!
NRPA Connect is the premier professional networking platform for park and recreation professionals.
Destodgifying Parks and Recreation
NRPA’s marketing and communications team heads to Texas to talk creative marketing.
Did You Miss Out?
If you haven’t completed a PRORAGIS™ survey in the past few years, you didn’t get a Parks and Recreation Community Standards Report in the mail. Maybe you’re curious about what you missed?
Public Lands Besieged by Cats
Across the nation, cat colonies are becoming commonplace in wildlife refuges, national and state parks, and other public lands.
Park Playground Ban on Adults Unaccompanied by Children
Some parks are implementing bans on adults unaccompanied by children in an effort to provide an enhanced level of safety for young people.
Solving Summer Hunger
Summer hunger for low-income children is a solvable problem, and park and recreation professionals are uniquely positioned to help.
Young Recreation Professionals as Experience Creators
Young professionals are excited to contribute their skills, ingenuity and innovation to assist with the transition toward a more intentional form of recreation.
This Brave New World
NRPA's vice president of marketing, communications and publishing and editorial director muses about the future of drone use in parks and NRPA's new "I'm a Park and Rec Kid" campaign.
Every Kid, Every Park. Nothing Less.
NRPA strongly endorses President Barack Obama's Every Kid in a Park initiative, which encourages every fourth-grade child in the nation and their families to visit a national park during 2016, but asks him to broaden his vision to include all kids and his show of support to all parks.
Notable News
Stay up to date on what’s happening in parks and recreation with the latest news from around the field.
Agency Spotlight: Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, Virginia
Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has proven nimble and prescient in its park planning, construction and community outreach.
Hunger Games Hysteria
The surging trend of archery in pop culture has spiked interest and participation in bow sports nationwide.
Lawn-gevity
Check out these interesting stats on landscaping, turf maintenance and the people whose green thumbs enhance our recreation facilities all year long.
Archive Throwback: April 1975
In celebration of NRPA's 50th anniversary, we look back at the April 1975 issue and its discussion of diversity and social equity.
Park Champions: Bringing Capitol Hill to a Park Near You
By serving as Park Champions, NRPA members will be year-round ambassadors of their agencies, building strong, lasting relationships with their elected officials.