Features
Barbara Tulipane: Over a Decade in Service to Parks and Recreation
After 11 years of remarkable and productive service to the association and the field, NRPA’s president & CEO leaves us with some parting thoughts.
Link Me to St. Louis!
The Chouteau Greenway project launches a community engagement strategy that emphasizes equitable economic development across St. Louis’ neighborhoods.
Preserving Community While Expanding Resiliency at New York City’s East River Park
East River Park can serve as an enduring model for urban green spaces and waterfront buffers that enhance the multifaceted communities flanking them.
Measuring the Impact of Parks Build Community
The 2019 PBC project — ABC Park in Baltimore, Maryland — includes something new and exciting: research.
Additional Articles
Telling the Park and Rec Story
Marketing and public relations are important tools to communicate the messages and impact of the diverse field of parks and recreation.
Building Awareness and Use of Parks and Programming
Learn strategies to improve community awareness of available park and recreation amenities and programming.
The Top Three Factors Americans Consider Most When Registering for Recreational Team Sports
What would you take into consideration if you were registering yourself or a family member for recreational team sports in your community?
Some ADA-Compliance Strategies and Enforcement Trends
Do not wait to complete an access audit and transition plan...there is no time like the present.
A Brand Refresh for Apex Park and Recreation District
Learn how Apex Parks and Recreation District examined and went about redesigning its branding and communication standards.
Are Facebook Ads Worth It in 2019?
Your agency can use Facebook Ads to help grow your programs, reach new audiences and much more.
Branding Your Agency Is Not Only About Generating Revenue
Building and executing a robust marketing and awareness strategy for your agency today can help prepare it for tomorrow’s challenges.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Accident Review
In the featured case of K.M. v. Deer Park Union Free School District, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant school district was negligent following a playground-related injury.
The Art of Zen Leadership
The principles of Zen leadership are deeply rooted in balance, mindfulness and a deep understanding of one’s self.
Citizen Science Volunteers Vital to Parks
They bring a high level of dedication, passion and eagerness to helping agencies in countless ways: they’re citizen science volunteers.
Parks and Recreation: The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life?
Parks and recreation can be more intentional in its efforts to improve quality of life.
Multicultural Marketing
As the country’s demographics shift to a minority-majority status, what marketing strategies should you employ to market to your increasingly diverse communities?
Improving the Lives of People with Arthritis Through Parks and Recreation
Arthritis, which has an annual healthcare cost of more than $300 billion, is one of the most common chronic diseases facing Americans.
Take Your Agency from ‘Zero to Sexy’
Help your elected officials recognize the importance of investing in your efforts to improve community health, conserve natural resources and build a community where everyone is welcome.
CAPRA Accreditation – The Power of Positive Perception
Learn how being CAPRA accredited can help build a positive brand around the value of your agency.
Grow Your MarComm Skills!
NRPA has designed an online Marketing and Communications Certificate for park and rec professionals tasked with delivering their agency’s messaging.
Connect Hot Topics
Gearing up for summer, NRPA Connect members provide tips and advice on the class guide creation process.
Why Recreation Organizations Use ePACT
Recreation departments are turning to ePACT to help manage medical and emergency information.
Member Spotlight: Nichole Bohner
Read our interview with Nichole Bohner, the Aquatics Division manager for the city of Round Rock, Texas.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2019, May
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
NRPA Professional Development
NRPA Education seeks to provide content that’s relevant to you and connects you with professional networks to help you on your journey.
Fox Valley Park District Solves Poor Cellular Connection Inside Its Facilities
Learn how Fox Valley Park District resolved the lack of cellphone service in its facilities.
Synthetic Sports Fields and the Heat Island Effect
During summer months, synthetic turf fields can reach dangerously high temperatures. What can be done to create safer conditions for those using these amenities?
Human Foosball
Roanoke Parks and Recreation brings a classic tabletop game to life with its human foosball tournament.