How to Help Your Park Win $20,000
By Jenny Cox | Posted on March 31, 2017
For the third year, NRPA is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN during Earth Month for the Meet Me at the Park initiative!
How Bringing Healthcare Providers and Parks Together Creates Healthier Communities
By Lesha Spencer-Brown and Rachael Habash | Posted on March 24, 2017
The last two decades have seen a big push for healthcare providers and health systems to collaborate with community-based organizations and businesses (like parks and recreation) through coalitions and city-wide health initiatives to address these barriers to improved health.
Trump’s First Budget Request and What It Means for Parks and Recreation
By Dave Tyahla | Posted on March 18, 2017
The Trump White House released its first federal budget request this week on Thursday, March 16 and key park and recreation policy priorities are identified to receive cuts and elimination.
The Role of Parks in Aging in Place
By Rachel Banner | Posted on March 17, 2017
Aging in place is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as “the ability to live in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” Parks and recreation is a vital part of creating an age friendly community.
Arthritis in America: The Role of Parks and Recreation
By Lesha Spencer-Brown | Posted on March 10, 2017
On March 7, 2017, the CDC released Vital Signs: Arthritis in America highlighting the prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis in America, along with activity limitations and measures than can be taken to combat arthritis.
Survey Results: Parks and the Homeless
By Kevin Roth | Posted on March 9, 2017
NRPA recently conducted a survey of urban park and recreation agency directors across the country on the topic of homelessness to gain an understanding of the views and actions of their departments and other local government agencies.
