The National Recreation and Parks Association

Get to know the 55th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and explore how local park and recreation professionals can partner with the National Park Service.

Learn how park and recreation agencies in Texas are navigating new legislation and increasing public support for their work.

Discover how park and recreation agencies have achieved durable funding through ballot measures.

Learn how park and recreation professionals are promoting the positive impact of their worth.

Explore how park and recreation professionals connect with lawmakers to communicate the value of parks and recreation.

Leaders in parks and recreation reflect on how speaking up for the field has benefitted their communities.

Learn about the annual federal budget and how it impacts the availability of federal grant funding.

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for you to give thanks to park and recreation professionals nationwide by supporting NRPA. 

Gabby Vera, CPRP, director of Parks and Recreation at Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shares how personal experiences led to a career in parks and recreation

As part of its mission to connect youth to the outdoors, the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) hosts youth outreach events nationwide year-round.

A strong master plan provides a strategic framework for investing in community well-being, guiding decision making, attracting funding, and creating parks that deliver lasting social, economic and environmental benefits.

Douglas Kent Eiken, Ph.D., who passed away on August 31 at age 82, devoted his career to expanding and protecting public lands. 

Since its opening in 2023, Kason's Corner has been a symbol of what's possible when we let kids lead.

Whether you are organizing a spring break camp or planning ahead for seasonal programs, NRPA Member Benefit provider Fun Express is here to make the process easier.

A donation from Overland Park (Kansas) Farmers’ Market to City of Garnett, Kansas, is a reflection of shared values and lasting legacy.

Northern California’s Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District uses geographic information system technology to optimize its 250-mile trail network.

Learn how activitating community support and communicating the solutions your services provide are data-backed strategies for ensuring more durable funding.

Data shows the vast majority of U.S. adults believe adults and children benefit from spending time together.

Learn how Walk with Ease is leading older adults nationwide to improve their health and build community.

Explore how trailblazing recreation centers in rural Montana are demonstrating the power of intergenerational community spaces.

Learn how the San Antonio City Council created Proposition 3 to protect the Edwards Aquifer, the city’s primary source of drinking water, and offset the impact of nearby development.

A 15-month protest against the Pony Rides attraction at Griffith Park led to the case of These Ponies Are Miserable v. City of Los Angeles.

Learn how Herndon (Virginia) Parks and Recreation Department has made accessibility part of its marketing DNA.

In a time when sustainability and cost-effectiveness processes are essential, repurposing buildings has become a powerful tool for park and recreation agencies.

Explore the skills park operations professionals can develop to excel in their roles and meaningfully contribute to the community.

The adapted boccia program in Evanston, Illinois, invites athletes to build skills, socialize and improve their health through sport.