Features
2012 National Partnership Spotlight
NRPA and its partners work hard to support park and recreation professionals, their agencies, and their communities nationwide. Here, we highlight a few.
2012 Congress Award Winners
Presenting the finalists for the AAPRA Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, the NRPA Award Recipients, and the NRPA Network Award Recipients
Workshop and Education Highlights
The NRPA Congress and Exposition provides hundreds of learning opportunities through 11 educational tracks specifically tailored to parks and recreation.Here's a look at a few highlights.
Schedule at a Glance and Highlights
Events overview for NRPA's 2012 Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, California
Connecting with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait
With preparation underway for the 2012 NRPA Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, California, P&R spoke with the mayor to learn how parks and recreation are bringing people together.
Harnessing History
Anaheim’s park system is using the fruits of its past to propagate a healthy future.
Next Stop, Anaheim!
There's lots to see and do in Anaheim outside of NRPA's Congress this October.
The New Demographics
Agencies hustle to meet the needs of their changing ethnic communities.
Additional Articles
PARK(ing) Day
Parallel parking spaces become short-term oases as part of a global initiative to show the value of urban space.
National Recreation Foundation Spotlight
Parks & Recreation highlights grant recipients for the foundation’s program benefiting at-risk youths. This month features programs from Texas, Mississippi, California, and Colorado.
October 5 is National Visit a Park Day
Take advantage of Visit a Park Day to spark a long-lasting bond between your park and recreation facilities and your community.
David Miller
David Miller, Alexandria, Virginia's division chief of recreation services, shares his insight on the development of the park and recreation profession after more than 30 years in the field.
Why Water Conservation Matters to Parks and the Public
Parks and recreation agencies around the country can lead the charge with water conservation.
ADA Claimants Must Be Qualified for Swim Programs
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects the rights of those with physical and mental limitations, but how far must park and recreation agencies strettch to accommodate them at the expense of others?
Financial Sustainability and the New Normal
The realities of the post-recession era need not mean doing less with less.
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
Woonsocket, Rhode Island's new recreation director pulled off several exciting programs with zero budget for programming.
Easel Rider Mobile Art Lab
Asheville, North Carolina's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department brings arts and more to the public with a traveling arts mobile.
Hunger—No Games
A look at the correlation between hunger, poverty, obesity, dependence on food assistance, and the role played by park and recreation agencies
The More Things Change
The editor of Parks & Recreation shares his thoughts on proactively embracing change for the future of the park and recreation industry.
Our Tomorrow Looks Very Bright
NRPA Chair Bob Johnson reflects on his term on the board of directors and looks forward to a promising future.