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Beyond the Board

Discover how PlayLA connects children and teens of all abilities to youth sports experiences.

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Parks and Recreation for All

Explore how City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, prioritizes accessibility and adaptive recreation.

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Making Waves in Boise, Idaho

Learn how Boise Whitewater Park offers access to watersports otherwise not available in a landlocked state.

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Stronger Together: Amy Purdy to Inspire at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference

Attend Amy Purdy's keynote address at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference Opening General Session.

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Refresh Your Core Competencies

Brush up on your core competencies by attending key education sessions at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference.

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How Does Your Staff Bond?

Explore how NRPA members foster connection within their teams.

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Arrive Early to Fully Experience Orlando!

Earn CEUs while exploring parks and recreation in Orlando, Florida, through NRPA’s Off-Site Institutes.

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Connect With Professionals Like You at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference

NRPA member networks provide the chance to collaborate with professionals across the country.

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Recognizing Your Essential Work

Explore stories of park and recreation agencies making an impact as we celebrate Park and Recreation Month.

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The Latest in Playground Standards, Part 2

Explore changes to ASTM and U.S. CPSC requirements for public playgrounds.

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Lack of Swimming Ability: America’s Hidden Public Health Crisis?

A recent study out of the United Kingdom looked at 3.4 million 7- to 11-year-olds and found that only 4 percent could swim to a minimum standard.

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NRPA Staff Training Resource Center for Premier Members

NRPAs Staff Training Resource Center provides curated learning materials.

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A Sense of Duty

Explore Kesia “Dr. K” Blenn’s journey from parks and recreation to the Army.

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Council Connection

Discover new NRPA Business Council-led learning opportunities in 2025.

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Level Up Your Coach Training

Learn about NRPA’s involvement in the Million Coaches Challenge, a nationwide effort to train 1 million coaches by the end of 2025.

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Parks and Recreation Builds Community

Most park and recreation agencies (91%) offer themed special events, and 22 percent manage farmers markets, according to the 2025 NRPA Agency Performance Review.

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NRPA Champions Make Their Voices Heard on Capitol Hill

Recently, NRPA members championed parks and recreation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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Reset From Burnout

Prioritize wellness and address burnout by integrating nature play, relaxation and microadventures into your personal and team routines.

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Belonging Through Storytelling

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority created interpretive signs that highlight Native American and Black history in its parks.

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Parks Are Key to Community Preparedness

Parks are key to ensuring communities can survive and recover after weather-related impacts.

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Designing and Maintaining a Pool Maintenance Plan

Regardless of age, to successfully maintain your pool and its amenities, your pool water, and your pool mechanical and chemical systems, you need a maintenance plan.

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Creating Stories Through Adaptive Recreation

As recreation professionals, we create experiences that become memories — and those memories become stories.

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