Features
Disasters: Are You Prepared?
More and more, park and recreation agencies nationwide are having to deal with the impacts of extreme weather events.
In Recognition of Excellence
Join NRPA in congratulating this year’s deserving award honorees.
Nonstop Learning
2016 NRPA Annual Conference education offerings kept attendees engaged, interested and inspired.
Urban Rewilding
Dr. Scott Sampson inspired Conference-goers to remember the joy of connecting with nature as a child, and urged park and recreation professionals to encourage today’s kids to get outside and get curious.
Inspired, Recharged and Raring to Go
More than 7,400 people gathered in St. Louis for the 2016 NRPA Annual Conference, and, this year, attendees were in for some incredible experiences.
The Greenline: Connecting San Antonio’s Past to Its Future
San Antonio’s The Greenline linear park looks to create a valuable community amenity from the historic Brooks Air Force Base.
Additional Articles
Conference Recordings
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.
Go Green on a Budget
Gain access to thousands of quality products from multiple suppliers with U.S. Communities.
Member Spotlight: Kristina K. Adams
Kristina K. Adams, Fitness Director/Special Events at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia
Park and R.E.C.-reativity
The making of the highly entertaining and enlightening Park and Rec Kid video created by the city of North Miami Beach Parks and R.E.C. Department.
Troops for Fitness Engages Military Veterans in Community Health and Wellness Programming
Some tips from park and recreation agencies that have successfully implemented Troops for Fitness programs.
Empowering Volunteers to Take the Lead
How can park and recreation leaders empower community members to take the lead in revitalizing their parks?
Modern Aquatic Therapy and a New Clientele
Recent research points to potential benefits of aquatic activity for the elderly and those with cognitive impairments.
Movable Chairs
The Minneapolis Good Chair Project aims to increase social interactions and build community simply by adding some comfortable, movable seating to outdoor spaces.
Video Marketing: Now with a Bigger Bang for Park and Rec Agencies
A cornucopia of tools are available to help put together all types of marketing videos
From the Director’s Chair
Gain insight from high-level park and recreation professionals on how they tackle various weighty issues.
Year-Round, Paved-Trail Surface Maintenance
Infrared technology allows asphalt repair work in colder temperatures, even below freezing and in the snow.
NRPA Park Pulse
Each month, through a poll of Americans that is focused on park and recreation issues, NRPA Park Pulse will help to tell the park and recreation story.
Introducing NRPA Park Metrics
The streamlined, interactive performance database formerly known as PRORAGIS