Organization teams with the United States Tennis Association to support park and recreation agencies in driving increased health and well-being in communities

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is excited to announce a new partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States.

The collaboration between NRPA and USTA celebrates the ability of parks and recreation and the game of tennis to foster active, healthy communities nationwide and promotes inclusive access to recreational opportunities. The partnership comes on the heels of the USTA unveiling its new purpose-driven mission statement — growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.

Through the partnership, USTA will provide direct funding to support NRPA’s Health and Wellness pillar work in promoting health and well-being through access to physical activities and nutrition opportunities. Additionally, USTA will be a Champion supporter of   Park and Recreation Month in July (NRPA’s monthlong celebration of park and recreation professionals) and a sports partner in ensuring equitable access to high-quality sports opportunities in communities nationwide through parks and recreation.

“Everyone deserves the health and wellness benefits of parks, recreation and sports,” said Kristine Stratton, NRPA president and CEO. “Access to indoor and outdoor programs and facilities has a positive impact on people’s mental, social, and physical health and well-being. We are thrilled to partner with USTA on this vital work.”

“The majority of tennis played in this country is done in public spaces, making parks and recreation a critically important piece of the USTA’s work to grow the sport of tennis,” said Craig Morris, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. “We are excited to partner with NRPA to find new and creative ways to bring the numerous health and wellness benefits of tennis to more people.”

For more information on NRPA’s Health and Wellness pillar, click here.

To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, click here.

To learn more about NRPA, visit nrpa.org.

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About the National Recreation and Park Association

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates — the catalysts for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. For more information, visit nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit parksandrecreation.org.

The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization, it invests 100 percent of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world, along with approximately 100 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., and selects the teams for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA’s philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X) and TikTok.