Celebrating Women’s History Month in Parks and Recreation — Episode 167
By Christina High and Cort Jones | Posted on March 25, 2025
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we’re celebrating the incredible women in parks and recreation who are shaping the profession and making a difference in their communities.
A Choice Career: Parks and Recreation - Your Challenge
By The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Career Development Task Force | Posted on March 24, 2025
An update from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Career Development Task Force and a challenge for you to promote the park and recreation profession.
Focus on Healthy Food Access and Nutrition Security
By Maureen Neumann | Posted on March 21, 2025
NRPA is excited to present a refresh of our Healthy Food Access and Nutrition Security webpage focused on unique community member needs.
Planting Root in Your Parks and Community for Park and Recreation Month
By Paul Hooper | Posted on March 19, 2025
In Lexington, Kentucky, Park and Recreation Month is an opportunity to raise awareness around local greenspaces and find ways to build relationships between the city and its park system.
Parks and Recreation: Advancing Colorado's Sustainability Movement
By Barbara Kapustin | Posted on March 19, 2025
NRPA recently explored how Colorado is implementing sustainability initiatives on the local level. Read how the cities of Aspen and Grand Junction aren't only preserving natural beauty, but also cultivating a culture of sustainability.
Finding My Place at the Table: A Speed Session Experience at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference
By Kimberly Zygmant | Posted on March 18, 2025
Kimberly Zygmant, the assistant director for Layton City (Utah) Parks and Recreation, shares how speed networking at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference created an environment where everyone had a space to contribute and be heard.
