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?
