Launching the American Climate Corps
By Elyse Gentile and Kyle Simpson | Posted on September 27, 2023
Last week, President Joe Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps, which will allow approximately 20,000 young people to participate in workforce training and service initiatives in the clean energy, conservation and climate resiliency fields.
New Coalition Ensures San Francisco's Park System Flourishes
By Jake Ramirez | Posted on September 21, 2023
The San Francisco Parks Alliance is launching two affiliate organizations to help achieve its mission of creating, sustaining and advocating for San Francisco’s parks and public spaces.
Celebrating and Growing Our Public Sector Workforce
By Sara Agate, MPH, Esq. | Posted on May 31, 2023
Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated the first week of May since 1985, honors the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees.
New Study Shows Benefits Exceed Park Costs
By Austin Barrett and Kevin Roth | Posted on April 28, 2023
While telling the story of your local park and recreation agency is vital to advocacy, so is having solid research to rely on. The good news is that there is growing evidence of parks and recreation’s economic power.
Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation Doesn’t Reflect Parks and Recreation’s Values
By Allison Colman, Autumn Saxton-Ross and Kyle Simpson | Posted on April 26, 2023
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 734, a federal ban on transgender and intersex sports, challenging the very mission, vision and core values of NRPA.
A Look Back: Environmental Attitudes 50 Years in the Making
By Lindsay Collins | Posted on April 17, 2023
In the April 1973 issue of Parks & Recreation magazine — 50 Earth Months ago — contributor Lloyd Barnhart authored an article titled, “Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Attitudes.” As the landscapes — literal and figurative — continue to change 50 years later, how are environmental attitudes and solutions changing with them?
The Future of Work
By Sara Agate, MPH, Esq. | Posted on March 24, 2023
Sara Agate shares findings an predictions that could spark a new way of thinking and adapting when it comes to solving workforce problems in the public sector, e.g., parks and recreation.
Three Tips for Working With Your Local City Council
By Laura Tobler | Posted on March 23, 2023
It can often seem that your city council is a mystical being that makes choices for you. Here are some tips for how to successfully work with your local city council.
Federal Earmarks Process — How to Win Funding for Local Park Initiatives
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on February 3, 2023
Whether you submitted a request for federal funding last year or you’re reading about this opportunity for the first time, here’s all the information you’ll need to successfully submit a project request with your congressional representatives.
White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition: Parks and Recreation Day of Action Toolkit
By Asia Simms and Dan McCarthy | Posted on September 19, 2022
Here are some ideas on the types of events you could host to raise awareness and drive action in partnership with the White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition.
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Take Action Now
By Asia Simms | Posted on August 16, 2022
NRPA strongly urges the passage of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, and with it, a robust Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) that supports youth and their families.
Take Action Now: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
By Dan McCarthy | Posted on June 23, 2022
After more than 50 years, the White House will once again convene a national Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September 2022. Here's how you can get involved and make your voice heard.
Paving the Way for Gender Equity in Youth Sports – Episode 115
By Cort Jones | Posted on June 21, 2022
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're joined by 10-year-old Evangeline Iarossi, who wrote a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor about the inequities between girls' and boys' sports, as well as Heather Wolf-Erickson and Sherisha Hills of City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, who are helping to address these inequities.
Federal Funding Opportunities: Congressional Appropriations (Earmarks) Are Back!
By Elvis Cordova | Posted on April 4, 2022
As Congress begins the appropriations process for the federal fiscal year (FY) 2023, your NRPA public policy and advocacy team is here to help you make sense of it all.
Exploring Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on March 2, 2022
In continuing to provide learning opportunities and resources that may be beneficial to NRPA members — including various federal resources — we wanted to share information on the Department of Defense (DoD) Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program.
Building Community Through Access to Skateparks — Episode 109
By Cort Jones | Posted on March 1, 2022
On today’s episode, we're chatting with Alec Beck, the manager of public education for The Skatepark Project, formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation, as well as Cecely Todacheenie, a local skateboarder from Gallup, New Mexico, who was a strong advocate and youth ambassador for a skatepark project in her community.
Breaking Down the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on November 9, 2021
On Friday, November 5, Congress passed a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These are some of the provisions that may be of interest to NRPA members.
American Rescue Plan Funds Now Flowing Into States and Local Communities
By NRPA Public Policy and Advocacy Team | Posted on October 15, 2021
Learn the latest on how the American Rescue Plan funds are being used and how to access them to maximize social and economic recovery in your community.