Welcome to Baltimore! — Episode 049
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on September 20, 2019
Tune in on your way to Baltimore for the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference to hear valuable insider tips on making the most of your time at conference, things that are new to the conference this year and the events that you won’t want to miss!
We’re Going Live at the NRPA Annual Conference!
By Audrey Fox | Posted on September 18, 2019
The best moments from the NRPA Annual Conference are coming to your newsfeed!
Learn How to Influence Public Policy at the 2019 NRPA Conference
By Kate Clabaugh | Posted on September 16, 2019
NRPA’s Public Policy Team is excited to share three opportunities for you to advocate on behalf of park and recreation policy priorities and influence your Members of Congress as part of the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference.
Building Better Communities Through Water-Inspired Play Areas
By Michele White CAE, IOM | Posted on September 13, 2019
Since 2014, NRPA and the American Water Charitable Foundation have partnered to support 14 grants to communities throughout the country to support nature and water-inspired play spaces.
$170.6 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation through LWCF
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on September 11, 2019
The U.S. Department of the Interior recently released the annual apportionment for the Land and Water Conservation Fund State Assistance Program.
Parks + Green Infrastructure = Healthy Communities
By Jenny Cox | Posted on September 10, 2019
Parks themselves play a key role in disaster recovery when natural disasters strike, but when they implement green infrastructure they also function as spaces that mitigate the impacts of these disasters.
Digital Marketing: It’s All About the Data — Episode 048
By Cort Jones | Posted on September 10, 2019
Digital marketing can be a useful tool for park and recreation agencies that want to promote their programs, special events and other offerings to a broader audience, but it can be a little overwhelming if you don't know where to start.
How to Make the Most of Your Family’s Park Visit
By Ben Tejes | Posted on September 4, 2019
A park advocate shares the toolkit he and his wife put together to help maximize their park visits with their two young daughters.
Dogs’ Deaths Prompt Concern Over Toxic Algae Found in Public Recreation Ponds and Lakes
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on September 3, 2019
Tragic deaths of beloved dogs from suspected poisoning from blue-green algae have occurred recently in public recreational lakes and ponds in North Carolina, Texas and Georgia.