The National Recreation and Parks Association

Staff at the Mustang Park Recreation Center in Irving, Texas, are facilitating a wide range of opportunities that expand beyond the traditional set of programs.

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Since 2011, the City of Wilmington (Delaware) Department of Parks and Recreation and the University of Delaware’s Water Resources Center have partnered to lead the city’s Green Jobs Program.

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The Goldspotted Oak Borer, an invasive beetle species, has caused the death of tens of thousands of oak trees across Southern California, threatening not only ecosystems but also the cultural and economic vitality tied to these iconic trees.

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Did you know that 2025 is the 60th anniversary of NRPA? This post kicks off our year-long blog series about some major NRPA milestones and impact decade by decade (and how they continue today), starting with our founding in the 1960s.

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Sameera Luthman, director of marketing & communications for Naperville Park District, shares her journey to becoming a Certified Park and Recreation Professional and the importance of continuing to grow professionally.

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We hope you’re ready to dive into all the great content and resources NRPA's new Youth Sports Framework contains. Here are five things you can expect to find.

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On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we explore the critical role that parks and recreation plays in advancing sports opportunities for all youth — especially girls.

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When every organization and company creates not just jobs, but career pathways to make a meaningful difference, we tap into people's deepest reason for working.

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Read this message from NRPA President and CEO Kristine Stratton to learn how we're working to assess the impacts of recent White House executive orders and what they mean for the park and recreation field.

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Zachary Lambert, the community recreation and events manager for Gorham (Maine) Parks and Recreation, shares his rewarding experience at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference.

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Attending Event Management School was a game-changer for Brittani Stickler, the special events and marketing programmer for the City of Wyoming (Michigan) Parks and Recreation Department.

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On Wednesday, February 5, we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a powerful reminder that girls and women belong in every aspect of sports. Here's how you can get involved.

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From public health emergencies to natural disasters, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has demonstrated adaptability and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of L.A. County residents.

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Park and recreation agencies are building youth mentoring into afterschool programs, sports programs, and as standalone mentoring programs, but the possibilities for integrating mentoring into parks and recreation programs are endless.

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Stretching across 30,843 square miles, the state of Maine is well known for its extensive coastline, tasty seafood and stunning national park. It's also among the few states that have state-wide recycling legislation.

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On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're exploring the power of mentoring with mentors and youth mentees from programs in Mesa, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama; and Monroe County, Michigan.

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A challenge to take the CPRE exam and "be better" in this field from John Roche, CPRE, the manager of recreation, parks & community services and the aquatics director for Crystal Springs Family Waterpark in Township of East Brunswick, New Jersey.

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As park and recreation professionals, we must bring about curiosity, encourage critical thinking and inspire youth to be a part of the community so that they may desire to maintain and improve it.

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