NRPA's Commit to Health campaign supports the goals of improving healthy food access, reducing obesity and chronic disease, and fostering social supports at local park and recreation sites. Park and recreation sites can join the national movement to support community health and wellness.
NRPA supports park and recreation professionals’ work to create Community Wellness Hubs in their communities. These trusted gathering places connect every member of the community to essential programs, services and spaces that advance health equity, improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life.
Farmers Markets and Parks and Rec are the perfect pair! These resources can help you bring the bounty of local produce to your community.
The Healthy Eating Physical Activity (HEPA) standards were created by a national coalition of out-of-school time leaders to create evidence-based, practical values that foster the best possible nutrition and physical activity outcomes for children in grades K-12 attending out-of-school time programs.
Explore healthy fruits, vegetables and other food groups each month with the Commit to Health: Foods of the Month nutrition literacy curriculum! The curriculum is specifically designed for park and recreation agencies and all materials are free and downloadable.
Gardening is a great way to educate youth and families about where healthy food comes from. Each month, explore a different gardening topic with educational resources and hands on experiences with growing, cooking, and eating healthy produce and creating sustainable gardening systems.
Best practices and key recommendations for agencies to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed nutrition education.
Park and recreation agencies are creating culturally responsive programming and the successes, challenges and lessons they’ve learned.
This guide highlights key strategies that park and recreation agencies can use in the implementation of three innovative program models to increase access to healthy foods — starting or expanding farmers markets or community supported agriculture, starting or expanding intergenerational programming and addressing transportation barriers.
