The National Recreation and Parks Association

Explore park and recreation trends expected to make an impact in 2026. 

Consider how artificial intelligence is now factoring into daily park and recreation operations.

Discover how effective storytelling can contextualize quantitative data and motivate investment in parks and recreation.

Kristine Stratton reflects on how data is shaping NRPA and the industry at large.

Executive Editor, Vi Paynich, writes about what is in store for 2026.

Since futsal does not require a special surface, it is easy to implement in park and recreation spaces.

Denver Mountain Parks has transferred 140 bison back to tribal communities since 2017.

Los Angeles County’s OurCounty Sustainability Plan is a comprehensive roadmap for a resilient future.

An entrepreneurial approach to developing varied revenue streams allows park and recreation professionals to enhance their agencies’ financial stability.

With more than 5,000 documents shared by park and recreation professionals, the library is your hub for real-world examples and practical tools that can make your job easier and your agency stronger.

Older adults in the Southeast Los Angeles area enjoy socializing and dancing at an older adult prom.

Parks & Recreation magazine’s new Small-Town Stories column celebrates the resourcefulness, creativity and resilience of small-town park and recreation agencies nationwide.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides critical funding to acquire, protect and develop outdoor recreation areas.

Increasingly park and recreation agencies are incorporating evidence-based youth mentoring principles into out-of-school time programs to support young people’s overall well-being.

Stoicism gives park and recreation leaders practical tools to overcome the challenges they face.

City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, uses nature-based solutions and strategic partnerships to mitigate risk and protect its communities.

In the case of Kirola v. City and County of San Francisco, plaintiffs challenged City and County of San Francisco’s compliance with accessibility regulations in its public facilities under the ADA.

Insulated tension fabric buildings are airtight, allowing them to accommodate any athletic activity when equipped with an appropriate HVAC system to control temperature and humidity.

Shade structures protect park visitors from the sun while creating one-of-a-kind community spaces.

In Dickerson, Maryland, Montgomery Parks’ MudFest delights community members of all ages who enjoy childlike play and fun recreating in mud.