Catch Me at Conference
By Megan Keul, CPRP | Posted on July 29, 2024
Megan Keul, CPRP, of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in North Carolina, shares her experience at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference and her excitement for her first time presenting at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference this October 8-10.
“Where You Belong” Online: Increasing Web Equity and Accessibility for All
By Kaitlyn Kaufman | Posted on July 24, 2024
As of April 2024, the Department of Justice released updated regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This new rule requires all state and local government web and mobile content to meet certain Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Here's what you need to know.
Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive Recreation — Episode 157
By Christina High and Cort Jones | Posted on July 23, 2024
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we learn about the Charlottesville (Virginia) Adaptive Recreation Department from Caitlin Marcotte, the operations specialist IV adaptive manager, and Sarah Kyriacopoulos, a program participant and member of the Charlottesville community.
Decarbonization and the Role of Local Park Agencies
By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on July 22, 2024
Decarbonization is a critical component of global efforts to combat climate change and its associated impacts. Local park agencies, through their stewardship of parkland, promotion of sustainable practices, and engagement of communities, play an important role in advancing decarbonization at the local level.
Parks and Recreation: Is It Like the Show?
By Rebecca Ortiz | Posted on July 17, 2024
Rebecca Ortiz, the athletics and rentals coordinator for City of Irving (Texas) Parks and Recreation Department, explores the question many park and recreation professionals receive: "Is working in parks and recreation like the show?"
My Story at the NRPA Annual Conference: Where You Belong and Where You Grow
By Eric López, CPRE | Posted on July 16, 2024
Eric López, CPRE, the district superintendent for City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department, shares how the NRPA Annual Conference has played a critical role in some of his most important professional decisions since attending for the first time in 2018.
Beyond Green Spaces: Parks as Catalysts for Equity and Inclusion
By Tiff Cunin | Posted on July 10, 2024
Have you ever wondered about the power you hold in parks and recreation, and how you can use that power as a catalyst for moving towards greater equity in your community? If so, I think you are ready to apply for NRPA’s Equity in Practice Certificate Program!
Fostering Belonging Through Community Theater — Episode 156
By Cara Myers and Cort Jones | Posted on July 9, 2024
On today's episode of Open Space Radio, we chat with this year's Park and Recreation Month Cover Contest winner, Rachel Kohler, a recreation coordinator for cultural arts and community engagement for The Majestic Theatre, part of Corvallis Parks & Recreation in Oregon.