Features
Overcoming Barriers to Park Equity
Discover how parks and recreation can address historical inequities on multiple fronts.
Equity in Practice
Discover how the Equity in Practice certificate program lays the groundwork for park and recreation professionals to center equity.
Becoming Culturally Responsive
Learn how parks and recreation can cultivate cultural responsiveness by addressing implicit bias and microaggressions.
2023 NRPA Annual Conference Day 2 General Session
Don't miss Katrina Adams' keynote speech and a panel discussion on youth sports equity at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference.
Equity and Inclusion Session Highlights
Grow your knowledge of equity and inclusion through education sessions at the NRPA Annual Conference.
Centering Equity at the NRPA Annual Conference
Explore how NRPA facilitates a safe, accessible and inclusive conference experience for all attendees.
Additional Articles
Helping Communities Grow Together
Discover how we can integrate practices, policies and programs to serve all community members fairly.
Moving the Needle Toward Equity
Explore how we can advance equity and move forward to increase access to parks and recreation by examining our history.
Pursuing Health and Wellness for All in Kerman, California
Learn how the city of Kerman, California went all in on its efforts to improve engagement with its Hispanic community members.
Building New Partnerships
Special Olympics Virginia helps expand access to parks and recreation by partnering with different departments across the state.
Creating Equitable Spaces: Adult Changing Stations Increase Accessibility
Learn about the importance of adult changing stations and the fight for accessibility.
Reimagining a Museum Experience in Denver’s Largest Public Park
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science reimagines the museum experience for a new generation.
Member Benefit: How ePACT Transformed San Francisco’s Approach to Administration
Learn more about ePACT and how it can transform your organization.
Park and Recreation Leaders Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion starts with park and recreation leaders focusing on their ability to affect their communities.
Parks and Recreation Fosters Belonging
See what the research shows about what community members want from their parks and recreation departments.
Build America, Buy America
Learn how park and recreation agencies can ensure compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act for federally funded projects.
Parks and Recreation Supports Aging in Place
Explore how park and recreation agencies support healthy aging across one’s lifespan.
Fostering Park-Based Neighborhood Resiliency in Detroit
Learn how public-private partnerships support resilient, climate-ready communities.
Supreme Court ‘Wetlands’ Standard Under Clean Water Act
In the case of Sackett v. EPA, the U.S. Supreme Court determined the proper test for deciding what type of wetlands were subject to regulation under the Clean Water Act.
How Inclusive Is Your Playground?
Using the latest research and guidelines, playgrounds can be designed to exceed minimum legal obligations for accessibility and create a unique, inclusive playground experience that enables and empowers all people.
Nature-Based Play Grows Community in Miami-Dade County
Check in on what Miami-Dade County is doing to grow its community with nature-based play.