Barbara Tulipane, CAE, president and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) issued the following statement in response to the “Outdoors for All Act,” sponsored by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA):   

“At NRPA, we believe everyone deserves a great park. That’s why we’re proud to support the ‘Outdoors for All Act,’ which will increase access to parks and open space for people of all ages living in urban areas across the country. Thank you to Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) for sponsoring this important piece of legislation. We encourage lawmakers everywhere to join us in support of this bill.”         

About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.