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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.

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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.

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Think You Don't Have Community Partners? Think Again.

By Steph Whyte | Posted on March 17, 2025

Finding a community-based organization (CBO) to partner with may seem like a daunting task, but by taking a closer look at your network, you may realize you’re already connected to the partners you’re looking for.

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The Role of Parks and Recreation in Obesity Prevention Policy

By The National Physical Activity Plan’s Community Sector Committee | Posted on March 12, 2025

By taking a proactive role in promoting health and well-being, park and recreation professionals can help create a healthier future for our communities.

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The Generation of NOW! Past, Present and Gen Z

By Stacy Lambert | Posted on March 7, 2025

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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Wilmington's Green Jobs Program Empowers Youth Through Environmental Stewardship

By Martha C. Narvaez | Posted on March 5, 2025

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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