Healthy Greenspaces, Clean Water, Community Pride
By Jennifer Cox | Posted on May 31, 2017
Green stormwater infrastructure offers a hopeful solution to both environmental and social challenges when implemented in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
FY18 Budget Request: The Fine Print Is Out and It’s Not Good for Parks and Rec
By David Tyahla | Posted on May 30, 2017
The full details of President Trump’s budget request for FY18 were released last week, which, if enacted, would mark a devastating divestment in programs critical to parks and recreation across the nation.
Only 52% Of Adults View Local Parks as Nature
By Kevin Roth | Posted on May 25, 2017
A recently released comprehensive study takes a closer look at how Americans connect with nature. The Nature of Americans report combines data to better understand their sentiment of nature, outdoor activities, perceived benefits, and more.
’Tis the Season (10 Tips for Water Safety)
By Brad Anderson, AFOI | Posted on May 24, 2017
AFO Instructor Brad Anderson shares 10 water safety tips for keeping patrons safe at your pools this summer.
Swimming and Autism: Strategies and Tips
By Cindy Freedman | Posted on May 19, 2017
This summer, it’s likely that many park and recreation facilities, aquatic centers and summer camps will be accommodating children with autism and various sensory challenges. Learn how to improve safety, communication and knowledge to better accommodate these families in our facilities and programs.
Combined-Built-Environment Features Are Now a Recommended Strategy to Get Communities Active
By Rachel Banner | Posted on May 18, 2017
The Community Preventive Services Task Force announced a new recommendation designed to increase physical activity though built-environment approaches that combine transportation-system interventions with land use and environmental design. This recommendation directly supports NRPA's Safe Routes to Parks initiative.
NRPA’s Health Team Attends ‘Building a Healthier Future’ Summit
By Allison Colman and Kate Sims | Posted on May 17, 2017
Last week, NRPA’s Health and Wellness Department attended the Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) 2017 Building a Healthier Future Summit in Washington, DC. This annual event brings together nonprofits, government agencies, academic institutions and corporations that are all committed to ending childhood obesity.
Defend Our National Monuments, Diversity and Inclusion
By Robert García and Daniel Rossman | Posted on May 16, 2017
We, the people, must raise our voices to defend the health of our neighborhoods and the future of our children. We must insist on more parks and greater access to healthy outdoor activity, along with protection for all our public lands and waters — including national monuments.
All Roads Lead to...a Park
By Chris Brusatte | Posted on May 15, 2017
Since the dawn of humanity, it seems, people have enjoyed the beauty, tranquility and serenity that natural parks offer. We all share the love of the outdoors, for recreation and for a respite from the busy world that invades most of our daily lives. Nature and recreation are treasures to cherish.
Changing Behaviors and Attitudes One Older Adult at a Time
By Matt Saviello, CPRP, CYSA | Posted on May 12, 2017
May is Arthritis Awareness and Older Americans Month. Parks and Recreation play a major role in helping to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis (and other chronic diseases) among older adults in their communities. Here is one example of how the City of Tualatin, Oregon is doing just that.
Now On to the Senate: House Passes Healthcare Repeal Bill
By Kate Sims | Posted on May 4, 2017
Today the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) which repeals significant portions of the Affordable Care Act, including a full repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
NRPA Welcomes New Manager of Government Affairs Kate Sims
By Kate Sims | Posted on May 4, 2017
NRPA is proud to welcome Kate Sims, Government Affairs Manager, to our public policy team.
Federal Budget Avoids Drastic Cuts to Park and Rec Funding…For Now
By NRPA Public Policy Team | Posted on May 3, 2017
After a third Continuing Resolution (CR) for FY2017 was put into place to fund the government through May 5, a bipartisan omnibus spending agreement was released on Monday that will now fund the government through the end of the fiscal year in September.