If you're not sure Green School is right for you, read on for three insiders' perspectives.
NRPA's chair steps down and shares his thoughts on his term on the board of directors.
Parks and facilities that provide users with access to water recreation are a major attraction to local parks. In general, the data show participation in water-related activities is increasing and the presence of water–related facilities is constant.
Where once retirement defined one as a senior, it’s not uncommon now to see 55-year-old retirees and 70-year-olds still working. Data collected from park agencies around the country offers insights into how park agencies are serving this new senior demographic.
Recently elected Board member Brian Knapp’s career in government service and private consulting has taken him to the White House, the Pentagon, and political hot spots around the globe. But when asked about his proudest achievements, Knapp reflects on a moment on the sidelines of his son's soccer game--when it dawned on him that the field at the center of the action would not have been there without his volunteer efforts.
NRPA Board Chair-Elect Steve Thompson discusses the state of the parks and recreation field and offers his reflections on how NRPA and its members must change and adapt.
