Making Billy Ray's Dream a Reality
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on October 25, 2018
When Billy Ray Shirley III was killed by gun violence in his community, his mother promised to make his dream of a community center a reality.
How to Increase Your Park & Recreation Department's Purchasing Power
By Sarah Mallon | Posted on October 23, 2018
Cooperative purchasing, which combines the requirements of public entities and access to leading suppliers, can be the key to making the most of parks and recreation resources.
Does Our Built Environment Impact Our Health Behaviors? — Episode 028
By Cort Jones | Posted on October 22, 2018
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we talk about how our public built environments impact health behaviors such as physical activity and recreation, and the environment where we spend most of our time, such as work, school and sleep, has an effect on our leisure time physical activity.
Position Yourself as a "Go-To" Resource
By Tom Crosley | Posted on October 22, 2018
Becoming a speaker is a wonderful way to give back to the profession. Submit your session proposals by Friday, November 30, 2018 for a chance to win a free full-package registration to the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference.
Four Secrets to Help You Pass Your CPRP Exam
By Kate Connell, CPRP | Posted on October 19, 2018
If you've been considering becoming a CPRP, check out these tips to assist you in your studies (hint: they're from someone who recently took the exam!).
Small Town Department, Big Time Marketing
By Andrew Lance | Posted on October 17, 2018
Awareness in your city or town can be a big problem, especially if you are a smaller department, but here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your social media presence.
