Features
More Than Access: Designing Inclusive Parks
Arch Street Park in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, goes beyond ADA standards to provide a truly inclusive play experience.
An All-Inclusive Trail
The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, makes nature accessible for all.
The New Parks Movement: Resilient Park Access
Find out how communities are using parks and recreation to foster health and resiliency.
Additional Articles
Access and Equity
Access to recreation begins with proximity of our residents to a park or open space.
Think Inclusive, Not Exclusive
Today’s park and recreation projects challenge us to think differently about how we plan and design our open spaces.
NRPA Welcomes New Chair-Elect, Three Members to 2021-2022 Board of Directors
Learn more about our three newest board members
Member Benefit: Join the NRPA Education Network
The NRPA Education Network serves as a conduit and pathway for park and recreation practitioners, researchers and educators to interact.
National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority Society Marks 50th Anniversary
On July 22, NRPA signed an official proclamation commemorating this significant milestone.
Engagement With Parks Report Shows Parks and Recreation Is Vital
The 2021 report highlights the public’s strong and broad-based support for parks and recreation.
Reduce Stress With Parks and Recreation
Ninety-six percent of U.S. adults spend time outdoors daily.
How Does Your City Interpret Equity? (Part Two)
Learn why some communities embrace market/benefit equity or demand as their guiding principle for allocation resources.
A Conversation With Dr. John L. Crompton
A synopsis of an equity discussion between NRPA’s Kevin Roth and Dr. Crompton.
Why We Support Transgender Inclusion in Youth Sports
NRPA has directed some of its advocacy resources to complement the work of local civil rights organizations that are working to overturn unjust laws.
Parks, Recreation and Mentoring: What’s the Catch?
As community-based providers of social-emotional development services for youth, local park and recreation professionals also function as mentors and role models.
Forging Pathways to Park and Green Space Equity
Prevention Institute's new study lays out three key dimensions of producing more equitable outcomes in the park and green space arena.
Investing in Safe Streets
Learn why we must invest in safe streets to move people to parks, trails, restaurants, transit stops, schools and jobs.
Parkland Sale Contract for Shopping Center
In the case of Immel v. Tulsa Public Facilities Authority, the plaintiffs claimed the defendants lacked the legal authority to sell a parcel of land because it was held in a public trust.
ADA Construction: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
An ADA coordinator provides his firsthand knowledge and insight about ADA standards.