August

Advocating for Your Budget

Perspectives

There has never been a better time to promote our parks as essential to our communities.

Working Collectively Toward a Greater Purpose

Editors Letter

This month’s issue highlights the projects that park and recreation professionals have been working on and reminds us about the importance of partnerships and volunteerism.

‘Not to Be Missed’ Conference Networking Events

We Are Parks and Recreation

Here are just a few of the events you won’t want to miss during the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference.

Member Benefit: Rural Equity by Design

We Are Parks and Recreation

This month’s issue highlights the projects that park and recreation professionals have been working on and reminds us about the importance of partnerships and volunteerism.

New Report Reveals That Parks and Recreation Advances Health Equity

Research

Across the country, park and recreation professionals have transformed themselves into public health leaders.

Park and Recreation Summer Activities Create Happy Memories

Park Pulse

Ninety-three percent of U.S. adults say they fondly remember childhood summer activities provided by parks and recreation.

Equity: Do We Agree on What We Are Talking About?

Finance for the Field

Find out the four widely used interpretations of equity.

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August Recess: Time to Meet Your Member!

Advocacy

The August recess presents a timely opportunity to showcase the power of parks to our friends in Congress.

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Parks and Recreation: The Public Health Breakout Star of COVID-19

Health and Wellness

The park and recreation profession has proven time and again that it is committed to promoting and protecting health and wellness where people live, learn, work and play.

Are We Building People — or Just Running Programs?

Equity

If we are to convince a wider audience of the great worth of our indispensable services — and, in turn, influence higher funding by decision-makers — we must deliver whole goods.