This is Why You Have to Visit a Park on Friday
By Michael Huffstetler, CPRE | Posted on September 30, 2014
The first Friday in October will be Visit a Park Day! Visit a Park Day is organized by the YPN along with the NRPA to encourage people to visit a local, state, regional or national park.
Don’t Waste Your Time With NRPA Congress
By Jason Genck | Posted on September 22, 2014
Jason Genck, General Operations Manager of the City of Westminster, Colorado and seasoned NRPA Congress attendee offers these 8 lessons on how not to waste your time at NRPA Congress.
Natural Play: New Guidelines Mean New Opportunity for Parks and Recreation
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on September 11, 2014
Long-awaited national guidelines on the design, development and management of nature play areas were recently released. These guidelines will be invaluable to the park and recreation profession.
Cell Phone Camera Tricks Pros Don’t Want You to Know
By John R. Johnson | Posted on September 9, 2014
In his Speed Session at NRPA's Annual Conference, John R. Johnson shared tips on using a cell phone for photography – a beneficial skill for park and rec professionals working to raise awareness of programs through communications.