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Parks Are Essential Public Health Infrastructure
Learn how parks can serve as critical infrastructure to strengthen public health and safety.
Blazing a Trail in Bristol, Connecticut
A mountain bike pump track is bringing new youth sports opportunities to Bristol, Connecticut.
Evaluation Builds Park-Use Stories
Discover the latest park-use data on Catherine Street Park, a Parks Build Community project.
Additional Articles
Parks and Recreation Embodies Critical Infrastructure
Parks and recreation as critical community infrastructure is a multi-faceted, complex and essential truth.
Community Engagement Should Be Key to Park Design
As stewards of the land and champions for public health and well-being, park and recreation professionals can create a world that is more equitable, inclusive and resilient.
To Relate: Indigenous Views on Native American Historical Events in Texas
This digital exhibit tells the stories of Native Americans who first lived on the land now known as Austin, Texas.
See the Vision: Improved Way-Finding Access in Broward County Parks
A way-finding app helps individuals who are blind or have low vision to navigate through parks.
Eastway Regional: Mecklenburg County's First Regional Recreation Experience
The Eastway Regional buildout has been a part of discussions, planning, advocacy and construction for the past 20 years.
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center
A tennis complex in Golden Gate Park reaffirms a commitment to equity, youth development and democratizing the sport.
Peaks to Plains: A Colorado Trail Experience
The trail is multiuse and welcomes a variety of recreational activities, from cycling and walking to fishing and gold panning.
Member Benefit: NRPA Career Center
The Career Center offers employer resources to help your job posting stand out and attract top candidates.
Making the Case for Parks and Recreation
NRPA has developed five statements that highlight how parks and recreation is essential.
Parks and Recreation Provides Important Youth Sports Opportunities
Nearly all (98%) U.S. adults agree it is important to provide youth with equitable access to sports opportunities.
Why Form Community Coalitions to Advance Legislative Priorities?
Find out how community coalitions can assist you in reaching your legislative funding objectives.
Implementing Safe Zone Training to Create More Inclusive LGBTQ+ Spaces
These trainings allow people to deepen their understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and give them tools to foster more inclusive spaces.
Building a Framework for Equity Into Park Systems
Understand the general framework that can facilitate the creation of a more equitable parks system.
Urban Nature and Intentionality: Elevating Urban Biodiversity and Equity
Through intentional efforts, cities can determine priorities for creating new natural areas if the desired result is to provide more equitable access.
Service Dog Beach Ban ADA Claim
Examine the federal district court’s decision in the case of Silva v. Lee County.
From Golf Course to Nature Study Area
The vision of the Rosewood Nature Study Area is to establish and steward a publicly accessible Great Basin wetland habitat.
The Bench Project
The mission of The Bench Project is to inspire and nurture the human spirit by enabling connection through a shared experience.