What Keeps People From Visiting Their Local Parks?
By Catherine Tepper | Posted on November 9, 2023
In the latest edition of our Park Engagement blog series, we explore what keeps people from spending time in their local parks and possible reasons why these factors have changed in the past couple of years.
Preparing the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders in Parks and Recreation — Episode 145
By Cort Jones | Posted on October 24, 2023
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're discussing the good work of the National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority Society with Chris Bass, CPRP, and Thamara Velasco, CYSA.
Supporting Staff Well-Being
By Daniel Hatcher and Allison Colman | Posted on October 19, 2023
We explored the topic of staff well-being at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference. Here are a few of the creative ideas to support staff well-being that attendees shared.
Proximity To Parks: An Opportunity for Action
By Catherine Tepper | Posted on October 17, 2023
In the latest edition of our Park Engagement Blog Series, we explore what proportion of U.S. residents live within walking distance from a local park or recreation facility.
How to Protect What We Love (People and the Planet) — Episode 144
By Cort Jones and Christina High | Posted on October 10, 2023
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we talk with Kenny Barnes, the program and outreach coordinator for Sustainability Matters, a grassroots environmental nonprofit dedicated to cultivating community through conservation and making sustainability fun, realistic and inclusive for all.
Advancing Systems-Level Change Across Seven Dimensions of Well-Being
By Maureen Neumann | Posted on October 3, 2023
Community Wellness Hubs are designed to advance health and wellness across seven interdependent and interconnected dimensions of well-being — cultural, economic, emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical and social.
