The National Recreation and Parks Association

Learn how intentionally designed spaces can promote multigenerational play.

Explore how Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Historic Preservation Unit preserves and maintains historic properties.

Consider how environmental resilience starts with design, construction and maintenance.

Consider how you can create resilient, multigenerational spaces for recreation while staying in budget.

A mother-daughter journey toward healthy aging through parks and fitness informs park design.

At Cordova (California) Recreation and Park District, the Life Without Limits Through Golf program is making golf accessible to individuals who might not have previously thought of it as an option.

Explore how to create facilities that are as welcoming to as many people as possible.

Learn how prescribed fire can help safeguard communities.

A group of young female professionals found friendship and support during NRPA's Event Management School.

Native wildflowers grow in Lewisville, Texas, as part of a turf-to-native plant conversion project.

Learn more about what Title II of the ADA requires.

Getting to know the health of city parks (and the condition of their components) requires a systemized approach, including an asset registry and a computerized maintenance management system.

Park and recreation professionals help communities to feel protected and cared for in some of their darkest moments.

Check out the latest Park Pulse survey results, courtesy of Wakefield Research.

Explore how successful change management can be achieved with professional development opportunities.

Learn how Harvest Gwinnett in Georgia has turned underutilized park spaces into productive areas that foster connection, education and health. 

Explore how Hayward Area (California) Recreation and Park District is expanding park access for all by redeveloping community spaces.

To create lasting change, sustainability must extend beyond specialized staff to include every park employee — from maintenance crews to administrative teams.

A clean and safe play area for dogs ensures a positive experience for both human and canine users.

For those managing parks and recreational spaces, being short-staffed is more than just a logistical hurdle — it is a constant challenge that affects the quality of facilities and the morale of teams. 

City of St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department’s Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a thriving ecological area nestled in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida.