A Different Kind of Tweet
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on May 29, 2012
NRPA put up a couple of bluebird nest boxes at headquarters. Learn how these boxes have played an important role in conservation of wildlife fledging five beautiful young bluebirds and now a family of tree swallows.
Who Loves Parks?
By Maureen Hannan | Posted on May 24, 2012
Tell a friend that July is Parks and Recreation Month
UPDATE Announcement from the DOJ about Access to Existing Swimming Facilities
By John McGovern | Posted on May 22, 2012
The Department of Justice (DOJ), released an important announcement on May 17 regarding access to new swimming facilities, and access to existing swimming facilities.
A Room Full of Solutions to Empty Bellies
By Jimmy O’Connor | Posted on May 21, 2012
NRPA assembled a group of 28 park and recreation agencies – grantees of its 2012 Serving Communities program – to address children’s hunger and obesity, and how they are combating both through summer meal programs.
CDC Weight of the Nation Conference Highlights
By Zarnaaz Bashir | Posted on May 14, 2012
CDC Weight of the Nation Conference: The key message heard at the conference was that local park and recreation agencies are critical in helping solve the obesity epidemic.