Features
Community Wellness Hubs in Practice
Learn how these essential places are helping to create healthier people and happier communities.
Getting Into the Blue Zone
Parks and recreation can incorporate Blue Zones® practices to cultivate healthy communities.
Making Wellness More Inclusive
An Indiana community and recreation center embraces equitable design.
Additional Articles
Taking a Holistic Health Approach
In what ways is your agency cultivating health and well-being in your community?
Commit to Self-Care This Summer
As the school year draws to a close across the country, parks and recreation is preparing for what’s certain to be a very active — sometimes, demanding — three months.
Introducing NRPA’s New Business Council
The council focuses on advancing park and recreation solutions in four key areas: relationship building, advocacy, innovation and research.
Green Star Awards®
The Professional Grounds Management Society® is collaborating with the National Association for Olmsted Parks for a new awards category.
Member Benefit: ePACT Helps Parks and Recreation Reduce Risk in 2022
NRPA members can take advantage of a discount through ePACT.
Using the Data to Tell Your Park and Recreation Story
Beyond benchmarking, data can paint a broader picture of the field’s impact.
Parks and Recreation Promotes Inclusive Policies and Practices
Eighty-one percent of U.S. adults want park and recreation agencies to ensure their practices and policies are inclusive.
Using Effective Partnerships to Amplify the Impact of Park and Recreation Offerings
In Springfield, Oregon, Willamalane Park and Recreation District partnered with a local school district to give as many children as possible a memorable summer.
Putting Equity Into Action
To better support members in seeing difference as a strength, NRPA is working to create opportunities for professionals to learn and practice.
Helping People to Beat the Heat This Summer
As summer’s warmer temperatures lead to higher concentrations of ground-level ozone, older adults and children are likely to be affected by resulting health ailments.
Park District Age Discrimination Claim
In the case of Steele v. Fox Valley Park District, a plaintiff alleges age discrimination forced her to resign from her employment with Defendant Fox Valley Park District.
Shade Revitalizes West End Park
The newly renovated West End Park includes sidewalks and boardwalks for accessibility.
Planning Successful Summer Camps
Learn how Newmarket Recreation department staff have been able to make summer camp a comfortable place for children.