Features
Growing Bicyclists in a Traffic Garden
Discover how traffic gardens can teach children to safely navigate active transportation methods.
Evaluating the 2019 Parks Build Community Project
Researchers combine traditional and new evaluation methods to support this important park and recreation story.
2022 NRPA Annual Conference Revisited
Thousands come to Phoenix, Arizona, while others opt for a virtual experience.
Additional Articles
Celebrating Parks and Recreation as Leaders in Health and More
We know that to advocate for our field, it is important to tell our park and recreation stories.
Changemakers Remind Us of the Bigger Picture
Rather than dwelling on insignificant matters, changemakers remain resolute to solving the bigger injustices related to race, gender and socioeconomics.
Quiet Hour: Helping Visitors Feel Inner Peace Outside
Quiet Hour is a unique way to serve current visitors or attract new ones by helping them enjoy the stress-relief benefits of being quietly present in natural settings.
Creating Barrier-Free Websites
Just like our parks and open spaces, our websites should be places that are welcoming, engaging, easy to navigate, well-maintained and allow for a wide range of activities.
Announcing the Newly Accredited and Reaccredited CAPRA Agencies
NRPA and the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) are proud to announce the accreditation of 11 agencies and the reaccreditation of 26 agencies.
Member Benefit: How Will Using ePACT Impact My Recreation Organization?
Learn how ePACT supports park and recreation agencies in the collection and management of information.
2022 Park Pulse Poll Highlights
Park Pulse results highlight the wide variety of programming, offerings and amenities that make up parks and recreation.
Celebrate With Parks and Recreation
Nearly three in four U.S. adults plan to attend a holiday-themed event in their communities this year.
Taking Advantage of the American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan comprises a $1.9 trillion package that provides funding for vaccine rollouts, improved testing capabilities and overall economic recovery for state and local governments.
Healthy Communities as an Equitable Investment
Today, there are a lot of equity-enhancing resources available for parks and recreation.
Making Tennis More Inclusive
In 2019, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) integrated its wheelchair operations into all of its business units, becoming the first national governing body in any sport to do so.
BioBlitzes and the State of Our Habitats
A BioBlitz is an event where community scientists observe and document flora and fauna in an area to capture a snapshot of a place’s biodiversity.
Constitutionality of Filmmaking Regulations in National Parks
In the case of Price v. Garland, Plaintiff Gordon Price claimed a National Park Service permit-and-fee requirement was “facially unconstitutional under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”
Wichita Takes a Twist on the Old, Making It New
In 2014, Wichita (Kansas) Parks and Recreation began work on development of an aquatics master plan to replace and upgrade pools that were built in the 1950s.
Olmsted Planning in Essex County
Essex County, New Jersey, contains several examples of Frederick Law Olmsted Sr.’s vision through urban parks, suburban parks and nature reservations.