Features
We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation and Phoenix’s Piestewa Peak
Read the story behind the cover photo of this year’s Park and Recreation Month issue.
Flint: A Portrait of Resilience
Michiganders show what it means to rise up for parks and recreation.
Designing a Community Gathering Place
Award-winning Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park rolls out its second phase.
Additional Articles
I Rise Up for Parks and Recreation
I Rise Up for Parks and Recreation | Perspectives | Parks & Recreation Magazine | NRPA
Celebrating Community Strength
Park and Recreation Month celebrates the community members who, through their volunteerism, advocacy and philanthropy, have risen up for the field of parks and recreation.
Leveraging the Local University to Create New Programming
In Indianapolis, youth camps are happening without the use of park employees and at no cost to the park.
The Economic Impact of Local Parks
Local park and recreation agencies have a positive impact on the lives of millions of people.
Reduce Stress With Parks and Recreation
Eighty-six percent of U.S. adults believe it is helpful to have access to the outdoors and nature during stressful times.
Reframing the Conversation Around Parks and Recreation
Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways that folks can influence, teach and inspire others.
Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation
As the aging population becomes more diverse, it's important that park and recreation agencies learn more about centering equity in the delivery of services, programs, facilities and operations.
Rethinking and More Broadly Defining Access to Green Spaces
Parks are treasured landscapes that have provided countless people with the opportunity to make a direct connection with nature.
Restoring the Riverfront in Atlanta
The Riverwalk Atlanta project will reconnect the city to its waterfront by providing access to the river’s edge.
Youth Soccer Coach Arrest and Police Immunity
In the case of Moore v. Gibson, Plaintiff Moore claimed Defendant Officer Gibson had engaged in “malicious prosecution and abuse of power.”
A Commitment to Inclusion
City of Parkersburg, West Virginia, expanded City Park Pool to include a splash pad that welcomes children and families of all abilities.