NRPA's annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz, held each year in September, is a great way to educate your community about pollinators, gain knowledge about local species and make your parks more sustainable. Plus, you could win one of three $1,000 prizes or prize packs just for participating.
"A Choice Career: Parks and Recreation" is a powerful, interview-driven video that highlights real people and real stories, showcasing the diverse opportunities in the field.
Achieving CAPRA accreditation demonstrates your agency’s commitment to providing your community with the highest level of service, and NRPA is here to help!
Learn more about the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference, taking place September 29 - October, 1, 2026 in Philadelphia!
Open Space Radio is NRPA's monthly podcast that shares inspiring and engaging stories about community, connection, and the impact of local parks and recreation.
Consider how challenges within safe playgrounds support children’s development.
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Learn how inspections create value for park and recreation agencies.
Explore the holistic playground experience and consider traits that determine whether the environment welcomes all.
Consider how today’s playgrounds cultivate physical health, community engagement and cognitive development.
The Maryland Recreation and Parks Association's first annual Women’s Summit brought together leaders, innovators and rising professionals.
NRPA Membership allows you access to the tools and resources you need to measure the impact of your work and tell your story.
Do you ever wonder how your agency compares to others like yours or how to obtain evidence to champion the value of parks and recreation?
Explore the stories of three park and recreation agencies leading the way in youth mentoring.
Park and recreation professionals can follow practices to navigate challenging behaviors and welcome all.
Park and recreation agencies can respond to extreme heat with solutions that are people-centered and conservation-minded.
Play draws us together and builds healthy and resilient individuals.
Discover design tips for making playgrounds repeat destinations.
Learn how recycled rubber can support safer, more accessible play.
Learn how the public feels about playgrounds in their areas.
A community group in Wareham, Massachusetts, created an accessible playground to build connections among area families.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s one-day Pickleball on the Parkway event brought together thousands of pickleball players along West River Parkway.
