The National Recreation and Parks Association

Funding public parks can continue the increase in tennis participation nationwide.

Adaptive sports create opportunities for all to enjoy fun, competition and a sense of belonging.

Explore how Texarkana, Texas, is investing in youth sports and community recreation. 

Plan your time at the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference.

Browse the schedule for the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference.

The NRPA Annual Conference exhibit hall will offer a wealth of knowledge and exciting experiences.

The NRPA Events app will guide you throughout the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference.

Get to know the 2026 Conference Program Committee.

The 2026 NRPA Annual Conference Local Host Committee planned experiences throughout Philadelphia.

Browse the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference exhibitor list.

Attend 2026 NRPA Annual Conference education sessions that will maximize your health and well-being learning.

Attend the first annual three-day Research to Practice series at the NRPA Annual Conference.

Consider how increased access to youth sports benefits children nationwide.

More than 50 park and recreation supporters went to Capitol Hill to connect with legislators on policy solutions to advance youth sports.

Root for Trees emerged as a new tool in Iowa City’s pursuit to be leaders in sustainability. 

Community lunches bring together older adults in New Brighton, Minnesota, to socialize and connect.

When swimmers drop mid-session or lose skills after long breaks, the consequences show up fast.

The aquatics industry thrives on innovation, but true progress is built on science, not slogans.

Padel, a sport developed in Mexico, is gaining popularity in the United States.

Become an NRPA member or take advantage of your NRPA member benefits to enhance your professional development.

If a single, new amenity is added to a park, is it possible to easily calculate the return on investment?

Learn how Eastern Kentucky University’s REC FEST introduces students to the Recreation and Park Administration program.

Staff-completed post-program surveys could yield valuation information for your agency.

Explore how Raíces a Cumbre, “roots to summit,” creates a bridge between stabilization and long-term growth for youth and young adults through nature-based mentorship.

Consider how Chicago Park District is advancing access to health services through its Health Advisory Council.

Learn how sports field managers are increasingly utilizing sustainable turf management and water conservation practices.

In 2020, then Councilmember Robert Schroeder, now vice mayor, recognized the importance of protecting Apache Junction’s desert environment from light pollution.

The conversion of natural grass to synthetic turf fields can allow for significantly increased field use.

Enhancements at Fields at Station 63 include LED sports lighting and synthetic turf.

Sligo Creek Fest, hosted by Maryland’s Montgomery Parks, brings together community members for outdoor fun and exploration.