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Nature Play Is Totally Normal!

Discover how the Ilse and Charles Jobson Natural Play Park is connecting people with nature in Normal, Illinois.

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A Recreation Gateway for All

Learn how Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater celebrates Alabama’s Albertville community.

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Welcome to Atlanta!

Register for the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference to join us in Atlanta, October 8-10, and take advantage of all that the city has to offer.

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Connect With Similar Professionals at NRPA Network Meetings

Attending NRPA Network meetings at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference is a great way to connect with like-minded professionals.

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Get a Head Start!

Register for Pre-Conference Workshops to learn how to advance your career.

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Meet the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference Local Host Committee

Get to know the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference Local Host Committee.

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2024 Conference Program Committee

Meet the 2024 Conference Program Committee!

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Additional Articles

Pursuing Holistic Well-Being for All

Explore how park and recreation professionals can help advance each of the seven dimensions of well-being for every community member.

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Encourage Nature Time Over Screen Time

Discover how play and time outdoors can improve health outcomes for children and adults alike.

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The Winning Benefits of Floating Stage Programs

Floating stages can revitalize underutilized spaces, transforming ordinary parks, marinas and community areas into vibrant theaters on water.

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How Nature Relieves Stress and Boosts Well-Being

Parks are more than just pretty places; they’re essential for our mental health and well-being.

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Science as Recreation

A community collaboration ignites curiosity for STEM.

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Complexities in Decision Making

Decisions are woven into the fabric of daily park and recreation operations.

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Small-Sided Sports Fields Equal Big Business

Today, governing bodies for field sports are offering small-sided play formats.

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Apply to Be a Network Leader

Being a network leader is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the profession, bring people together and build community.

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Engaging Youth Their Way

Tailoring data collection methods to cater to the abilities and interests of youth can improve the validity of data that truly incorporates youth voice.

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Parks and Recreation Facilitates Farmers Markets

People across varying backgrounds and identities have interest in farmers markets.

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Summer Recess Is Parks’ Time to Shine

Embrace opportunities to demonstrate the value of parks to your members of Congress this summer.

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Biophilia: Connecting Participants and Staff With Nature

Learn how to connect employees and program participants with nature using a biophilic framework.

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Using Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Older Adult Physical Activity

Park and recreation professionals can help older adults find ways to move that fit their interests and abilities.

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What Energy Future for Parks?

Propane has emerged as a viable solution for organizations working to meet their evolving energy needs as they push to reduce carbon emissions.

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Park Arrest Illustrates First Amendment ‘Heckler’s Veto’

The case of Meinecke v. City of Seattle arose after Matthew Meinecke was attempting to read Bible passages to attendees gathered in Seattle during two occasions in June 2022: an abortion rally and an LGBTQ+ pride event.

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Selecting Safe Surfacing

Choosing appropriate surfacing for a playground is a multifaceted decision that balances safety, accessibility, cost and maintenance while meeting ASTM 1292 guidelines.

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Choosing an FRP Bridge Manufacturer

The development of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) bridges has become a sustainable choice for many of our nation’s parks.

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Rock Around the Hawk

Farmington Hills prides itself on being a leader in parks and recreation, and Rock Around the Hawk exemplifies this commitment to excellence.

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