Features
Measuring the Use of Public Neighborhood Parks
Parks departments seldom can precisely measure how many people are being served; that is, until now...
Additional Articles
A ‘Brand’-New Golf Course for Arlington, Texas
The city ups the ante on sports/entertainment synergies...
You Have My Word on It: Signage in City Parks
An analysis of hundreds of park signs revealed seven basic categories...
Limited Duty Applicable to Overdose Cardiac Arrest
When one assumes a duty that would not otherwise occur under existing law, one may assume a responsibility to execute that duty in a non-negligent fashion.
Creating Wellness Policies for Your Park and Recreation Department
For a mission statement to be embraced, any effective wellness program must have as its foundation a system of policies that bolster the creation of a healthy, safe and supportive learning environment.
Farming in Parks (aka #FarmPark)
Is your park working with local farmers to help fight hunger and improve nutrition?
Ensuring Our Parks’ Future
When it comes to ensuring the future of our parks, one thing is for certain: neither one person nor one agency can do it alone.
Values and Voice
Who is the most important user of parks and recreation infrastructure? Mothers and children? Teens? Seniors? Millennials? Does it matter?
The Economic Power of Local Parks and Rec
NRPA's 2018 Economic Impact of Local Parks study empowers park and recreation professionals and advocates to speak with authority about the economic benefits of parks and recreation.
‘Creating Good Citizens’
Dreamers, DACA and immigrants use parks, schools, soccer and sports to build community
The Importance of Championing Your Work
NRPA Park Champion, Valleybrook Park, invites local officials to see firsthand the ROI on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Resilience grant.
Wildlife Explorers Program Update
In August, five agencies completed implementation of the Wildlife Explorers program...
Park & Recreation Month Cover Contest
Photo submissions for our Park and Recreation Month Cover Contest due March 30!
NRPA on Capitol Hill
NRPA’s goes to the Hill with national partners in support of funding for arthritis programs...
Member Spotlight: Sonya Shaw
Sonya Shaw, director of Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources in North Carolina, has worked her way up the ladder to a leadership position...
And the Award Goes to…
Kevin Witte, CPRP, last year's Young Professional Fellow, shares about the benefits of applying for this award...
Texas Park Sets Green Standard with Net Zero
Surrounded by a sprawling urban landscape, Evelyn’s Park in Bellaire, Texas, is setting the green standard for parks across the United States.
Inspire Your Peers While Improving Your Presentation Skills
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
NRPA Park Pulse
With this month’s poll, we asked Americans if they want inclusive play options at community playgrounds.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2018, March
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!