Features
Tourism and Parks: Better Together
Learn how both communities and agencies benefit from merging parks, recreation and tourism functions under a unified structure.
Stewarding Urban Desert Park Design
Explore how to create resilient, functional and beautiful landscapes in an urban desert environment.
Welcome to Dallas!
Discover tips for planning your trip to the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference.
Vernā Myers to Deliver Keynote at 2023 NRPA Annual Conference
Myers is well-known for her high-energy keynotes, her captivating insights, and her ability to help people bridge differences and connect more meaningfully.
Developing Leaders at the NRPA Annual Conference
Learn how Maria Cepeda grew her leadership skills at the NRPA Annual Conference.
Additional Articles
Centering Equity in Communities Large and Small
Explore how equitable access to parks and recreation fosters health and wellness in communities of all sizes.
Top 10 Things a Recreator Ought to Remember
Read about ten important reminders for park and recreation professionals.
The Value of Continuing Education for Today’s Park and Recreation Professional
Learn about NRPA's professional development offerings and the importance of continuing education as a professional.
From Tragedy Comes Hope and Positive Change
An effort inspired by loss reveals how local swim programs can provide children with lifelong skills while breaking down historic barriers to health equity.
Background Screening Best Practices
NRPA members will gain peace of mind knowing that their volunteers and employees are well-vetted.
Getting to Know NRPA’s Data and Mapping Resource Library
Familiarize yourself with NRPA's vast Data and Mapping Resource Library.
Parks and Recreation Provides Opportunities for Older Adults
Take a detailed look at research that shows the importance of parks and recreation programming for older adults.
Revitalizing Your Community With Federal Dollars
Explore how park and recreation agencies can utilize Community Development Block Grant funding to support programming, improve outdated facilities or build new facilities in under-resourced communities.
Creating Equitable Community Wellness Hubs
Discover how Community Wellness Hubs leverage community assets to foster improved health and well-being for all.
Bridging Community Through Equity and Belonging
When a swim team requested access to 80 percent of the evening hours at the community’s only pool, Annapolis (Maryland) Recreation and Parks chose to center equity.
Federal Funding Fosters Sustainability and Resilience
Learn about the complex and nuanced effects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on park and recreation agencies.
Disorganized Lifeguard Response in Lake Drowning
In the case of Yarborough v. City of Springfield, Mary Yarborough brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Springfield after her son drowned at a public beach.
Cork: The Green Solution for Playgrounds
Combining eco-efficiency and performance, cork is one such product that has tremendous potential in the fields of urban construction, rehabilitation and outdoor areas.
Passion Project Creates Legacy for Generations to Come
Learn how the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado delivered on the vision of extending their 275-acre property’s trail system.