Features
Philadelphia's Rebuild Initiative
Learn how the groundbreaking Rebuild initiative is revitalizing Philadelphia.
Connecting With Communities
Discover how Los Angeles County engages the public in decision making.
Trees and a Different Kind of Green
Explore how park and recreation agencies can benefit financially through natural resource banking.
Additional Articles
Seeing the Forest and the Trees
Explore how park and recreation professionals can create solutions by seeing both the forest and the trees.
We Have the Power to Lift All Boats
Explore how investment in parks and recreation can benefit all communities.
NRPA Welcomes Five New Members to 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Meet this year's new members of the NRPA Board of Directors.
Adding Life and Light to Omaha’s Riverfront
Although lesser known, Omaha’s riverfront also has been attracting headlines, especially recently since the completion of a $325 million renovation of the city’s downtown parkland.
The Next Generation of Leaders
This summer camp for teen girls aims to empower future female leaders.
NRPA Premier Members: Get Your Free NRPA Facility Market Report
The NRPA Facility Market Report is a valuable tool that provides deep insights into your community’s needs, helping you tailor programming and offerings accordingly.
Perspectives on Automated Counting Technologies
Using technologies that assist park and recreation agencies to monitor the use of public spaces is a growing trend.
Parks and Recreation Is Supported by Data
As an essential community service, collecting data is critical for park and recreation agencies to best understand and respond to the specific needs of their community members.
It Takes a Village
Explore how NRPA collaborates with organizations that share our policy goals to bring about policy change for the public and park and recreation profession.
Empowering Older Adult Wellness
Empowering older adult wellness through parks and recreation is a multifaceted approach that addresses physical, mental and social health.
How We Put the ‘Unity’ in ‘Community’ at the 60+ Activity Center
Learn how older adults connect through an inclusive hybrid programming model at the Newport (Oregon) 60+ Activity Center.
Measuring Environmental Sustainability
Learn about the importance of data and stakeholder input when prioritizing and identifying sustainability solutions.
Is a County Parks Firearm Prohibition Constitutional?
In the case of Lafave v. County of Fairfax, Plaintiffs with valid concealed handgun permits challenged a Fairfax County (Virginia) Ordinance that restricted their ability to carry firearms in Fairfax County Parks.
Tailoring Recreation and Aquatic Center Design
The Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center, located in Great Falls, Montana, opened its doors in the summer of 2024.
Ensuring Equitable Trail Access
As parks continue to serve as sanctuaries for outdoor recreation, it is encouraging to see park and recreation professionals improving access for visitors with disabilities.
Creative Field Layouts for More Sports in Less Space
In the course of trying to expand the offerings for hosting sports in a limited amount of space, land-locked communities have seen the rise of some incredibly creative field designs.
Special Olympics Tennis Program Takes the Gold in Lake Oswego
The Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department proudly provides the only Special Olympics tennis program in Oregon at the Lake Oswego Tennis Center (LOTC).