Features
How to Build a Park, Community Style!
Explore the Taos Land Trust’s year-long, community-focused process to develop a master plan for restoring the Rio Fernando and helping reconnect the community with the land.
New Urban Infrastructure Parks
A look at three large-scale urban projects that are repurposing industrial infrastructure and how social equity is an important priority in creating these innovative public spaces.
Tracking the Atlanta Beltline
The BeltLine’s emphasis on social equity aims to improve the quality of life in 45 historic neighborhoods and ultimately connect Atlantans of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities
Many neighborhood parks are underutilized. How can we build better closer-to-home parks? Review some recommendations from the National Study of Neighborhood Parks.
Additional Articles
A Balanced, Sustainable Public Investment in Parks
It is essential that we balance the enthusiasm and resources of philanthropic and private-sector investors with a sustainable public investment...
Celebrating Community
In this issue we celebrate the increasing importance and prioritization of listening to community, especially when it comes to creating open spaces where all feel welcomed.
Parks and Recreation: Out-of-School-Time Leaders
Parks and recreation OST programs are primary providers of before- and afterschool care, as well as summer camps that are invaluable to working families.
NRPA Park Pulse: Outdoor Locations to Visit This Holiday Season
Americans look forward to spending time outdoors during the winter holiday season.
Land Trust, Veterans and Their Communities: Learning from Each Other
Read two stories that show how land trusts are using their mission of land conservation to serve and engage veterans.
Drones in Parks: It’s All About Perspective
Park and recreation professionals are determining how to regulate drones and accommodate public recreation flying in a way that is safe and productive.
Park Champion of the Year: Mount Airy’s Darren Lewis
Darren Lewis hosted Congresswoman Virginia Foxx at the ribbon-cutting of a new pocket park, followed by an afterschool snack served from the agency’s meal van.
Former Parks Director Claims Overtime Pay Under FLSA
How the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) may or may not apply to exempt-salaried park and recreation agency employees.
Reconnecting Urban Communities with Their Waterways
Urban areas offer unique challenges and opportunities for conserving natural resources and connecting people with nature.
What Happens When Parks and Artists Partner to Advance Equity
Local groups in two communities were given financial and technical support to work with artists to change their approach to building and managing parks for their communities.
An Unforeseen Catalyst, an Opportunity for Change
New York City is continuing to transform former industrial waterfronts into publicly accessible spaces.
Give to Parks This Giving Season
As the end of the year approaches, NRPA is also seeking donations because the work we do together is changing the world and shaping lives.
Get Recognition with an NRPA Award
Starting January 7, 2019, NRPA will begin accepting applications for the 2019 Awards Program.
Take a [First Day] Hike!
January 1, 2019, will mark the 27th year anniversary of the First Day Hike initiative.
Member Benefit: Proactive ADA Compliance - Facilities, Policies and Programs
At the WT Group, it's common for us to field agency questions regarding ADA compliance.
Member Spotlight: Michael Biedenstein, CPRP
Find out the most important lesson Michael Biedenstein has learned at St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2018, December
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
A Few Safety and Security Solutions for Restrooms
Providing a safe and secure restroom facility can be a challenge. The good news is that there are innovative and cost-effective methods for achieving all these goals.
Floating Art
This past summer, Riverside Art Museum, in collaboration with partners, installed “Art Float – Riverside” in Lake Evans at Fairmount Park.