Features
Mental Health and Parks and Recreation
Discover five actionable steps park and recreation agencies can take to support their staff.
From Gen Alpha to the Greatest Generation
Learn how to foster intergenerational connection as the antidote for social isolation.
Family Health & Fitness Day
Explore how park and recreation agencies can bring families together for health and wellness.
Additional Articles
Healthy Professionals, Healthy Communities
Discover how park and recreation professionals can promote well-being among their workforce and communities.
The Need for Human Interaction Transcends Age
Explore the importance of social connection at every age.
Exploring the Pearl Family Story
Michael Pearl, fifth-generation farmer, regularly attends the Overland Park Farmers’ Market in Overland Park, Kansas.
Girls’ Sports Flourish in Washington, D.C.
At the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), they knew that to grow girls’ sports opportunities, they had to make connections that would drive participation.
Changing the Game
NRPA is joining forces with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to celebrate the vital role of parks and recreation and tennis in promoting health and wellness in communities nationwide.
Member Benefit: Bchex and NRPA
By providing the tools to conduct thorough and efficient background screenings, Bchex offers the peace of mind that comes with knowing your volunteers and employees are vetted.
Investing in Health Through Parks and Recreation
Using nationwide data, two research studies tested the relationship between county-level spending on park and recreation operations and specific health outcomes.
Parks and Recreation Cultivates Connections Among Youth
Each month, through a poll of 1,000 U.S. residents focused on park and recreation issues, NRPA Park Pulse helps tell the park and recreation story.
Engagement in a New Form
Learn more about Arnold Randall, the new chair of NRPA's advocacy committee.
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Intersectional Mentoring Spaces
Learn how we can create supportive environments for all through LGBTQ+ inclusive mentoring.
Resilience After Destruction
Discover how community members in Louisville, Kentucky, have been restoring Cherokee Park following a devastating 1974 tornado.
Youth Sports Concussion Awareness Policy Violation
In the case of Walton v. Premier Soccer Club, Inc., the parents of Sydney Walton alleged the negligence of Defendants had caused their daughter to sustain a traumatic brain injury.
Investing in Shade
As we head into the summer months, parkgoers need shade to find respite from ultraviolet (UV) rays while enjoying the outdoors.
Enhancing Soil Education
Each soil has unique properties for soil health and plant growth that contribute to a healthy plant or tree.
Reshaping Recreation to Meet Modern Demands
During the past decade, recreation facility design has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the end users.
Lights, Fun and Community in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Darkness couldn’t hold a candle to the vibrant energy at the Glen Ellyn (Illinois) Park District’s third annual 2K Glow Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20.