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The Benefits of Inclusivity
Learn about Maryland Recreation and Parks Association’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit, thought to be the first-ever state trainings solely focused on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Transforming Communities Through Equity in Practice
Explore how NRPA’s Equity in Practice program is transforming the park and recreation field and driving a more equitable future for all.
Equity: Where To Start
Learn about the new NRPA “Quick Guides” that share simple ways to advance equity.
2024 NRPA Annual Conference Day 2 General Session Highlights
Don’t miss the presentation of the 2024 National Gold Medal Awards and a panel discussion on the essential role parks and recreation.
Embrace a Virtual NRPA Annual Conference Experience
The NRPA Virtual Conference invites those who can’t attend in person to participate via on-demand content.
What Does Your Conference Look Like?
Whether you’re a seasoned conference goer or first-time attendee, plan your conference experience by tailoring your schedule to suit your professional goals and interests.
Additional Articles
Building the Case
Explore how NRPA is using research and evaluation to move the needle on funding and advocacy.
Bridging the Play Gap
The critical issue of play space inequity is something park and recreation professionals are uniquely positioned to solve.
Empowering Hispanic Voices
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it is a great opportunity to recognize the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic communities in the United States, including the traditions, history and significant roles these communities play in shaping our nation’s identity and the park and recreation field.
Creating a Culture of Stewardship
NPLD is now the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands and a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).
Introducing the Staff Training Resource Center
NRPA’s Staff Training Resource Center gathers NRPA learning resources around today’s top professional development topics for you and your staff.
Four Creative Ways ePACT Network Can Make Your Days Better
Check out these four ways your member records can be empowering.
Demographic Survey Questions Best Practices
In June 2024 at an NRPA Sandbox, titled “Surveying for Park and Recreation Success,” members asked about best practices for incorporating survey demographic questions.
Parks and Recreation Centers Community Representation
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.
Business Community Advocates for Parks and Recreation
Members of NRPA’s Business Council, Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee joined NRPA staff in Washington, D.C., to support NRPA’s legislative agenda.
Recreation Professionals Support Teen Mental Health
Learn how park and recreation professionals positively can impact youth mental health by becoming certified in Teen Mental Health First Aid.
SEEDing the Future of Environmental Education
Learn how Montgomery Parks’ SEED Classroom in Boyds, Maryland, teaches children about nature and sustainability.
Do Anti-Camping Park Laws Punish Homelessness?
The cases of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson and Martin v. Boise considered whether anti-camping laws criminalized homelessness.
Clarksville, Indiana, Commits to Inclusivity
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has opened a new ADA-accessible playground funded by a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Turtle Creek Waterpark Mural Projects
The Turtle Creek Waterpark rebranding highlights a creek-themed, 7,500-square-foot sprayground opening in 2024 with an actual creek running through the land on which the waterpark is built.