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Can Parks Help Save Fireflies?
As firefly populations continually face serious threats to themselves and their habitats, many experts believe parks may be among the best ways to contribute toward firefly conservation.
We Are Proud to Stand with Parks and Recreation
Given today’s worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NRPA recognizes the heightened stress and anxiety over what will happen in the coming days and even months. Through all of this, we remain committed to providing you the most up-to-date information and resources available to help you through these trying times.
Keeping a Safe Physical Distance in Parks and on Trails
Learn about the role parks are playing in providing safe spaces for people to keep physically and mentally healthy, and gain insight into how agencies are responding to the pandemic.
Additional Articles
Conservation: A Small Gesture Goes a Long Way
As a key pillar, conservation is a priority for our NRPA Public Policy team, which advocates on Capitol Hill for much-needed funding for our industry to continue that work.
Are You Selecting the Right P&R Candidate?
When it comes time to recruit and hire someone new into your organization, there is no need to fret over the impending process. However, it may help to keep a few things in mind as you figure out who is the right fit for your P&R team.
Reflecting Our Values in the Community
The American Water Charitable Foundation has partnered with NRPA for the past seven years to bring nature-based and water-play amenities to communities across the country through its Building Better Communities Grant Program.
North Port's CAPRA Accreditation Journey
The Florida-based park agency shares what its team learned from the experience.
Industry Pioneer Dr. Joe Frost Passes Away on Feb. 17
The ‘Contemporary Father of Play Advocacy’ devoted his career to play and child development research.
NRPA Connect Hot Topics
This month, NRPA members are discussing rental fee waivers or reductions for community groups.
Member Benefit: Five Tips for Using NRPA Connect
NRPA Connect is an online networking platform that makes it easy to communicate with an experienced network of nearly 65,000 peers ready to share best practices.
NRPA Park Pulse Data Can Enhance Your Marketing
The NRPA research team works to help park and recreation professionals on two primary goals: making optimal decisions on operations, programming and spending, and making the case for greater funding.
Conservation Education Starts with Parks and Recreation
More than half of park and recreation agencies nationwide implement environmental sustainability activities that foster public engagement and education.
How Much Impact Do Parks Have on Property Values?
An analysis of 33 studies, which measured the impact of distance from a park on the sales price of a residence, reveals six key points.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants
These grants have the power to transform underinvested local communities that currently don’t have access to local parks.
Seattle P&R Tests Glyphosate Alternatives
To address the potential health threat posed by glyphosate, many agencies, like Seattle P&R, are reducing or eliminating their use of glyphosate products to ensure everyone has access to safe and healthy spaces.
Reinvigorating the Dialogue on Conservation and Social Equity
Quality communities and the ability to stay in them support the vision of social equity. This mindset recognizes that we are all part of a larger ecosystem whose components are intricately connected.
Fired Parks Employee Claims Retaliation in Violation of ADA
The federal district court hands down its decision on the case of Mullen v. Northampton Township.
Effective Solutions to Trail Maintenance Obstacles
City of Renton, Washington, discusses challenges with trail maintenance and methods for tackling them head on.
Illuminating Solutions to Light Pollution
Addressing the role that sports lighting plays in light pollution, the International Dark-Sky Association has developed criteria for community-friendly outdoor sports lighting.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2020, April
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
Branching Out
In Burlington, Vermont, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Waterfront department staff works year-round to increase the number of trees and the benefits they provide for the city’s residents.