Celebrating "A Lifetime of Discovery!" — Episode 022
By Cort Jones | Posted on June 29, 2018
July is Park and Recreation Month! On this episode, we chat with the Waukegan Park District in Illinois about how they're celebrating and all the great events they have planned.
NRPA Annual Conference — Don’t Just Attend — Experience ALL It Has to Offer!
By Dawn Thompson, CPRP, RA | Posted on June 25, 2018
Here are some tips on making the most of your time at the NRPA Annual Conference.
Five Tips for Getting Your Community Garden Growing
By Karen Weeks | Posted on June 21, 2018
Community gardens are a wonderful way to not only green up the neighborhood, but also to bring neighbors together.
Advocating for Green Infrastructure in the Water Resources Development Act
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on June 19, 2018
NRPA will work over the summer to encourage passage of the Senate version of the WRDA bill and ask the House and Senate to include green infrastructure in their final package.
Kicking Off Summer Park Champion-Style in the Big Orange
By Jayni Rasmussen | Posted on June 18, 2018
East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs kicked off their summer meal program and second-annual Park Champion event with a bang and a bouncy house in Rowley Park.
NRPA Advocates for Water Safety & Drowning Prevention on Capitol Hill
By Megan Phillippi | Posted on June 14, 2018
As pools and open-water recreation areas kick into full swing this summer, access to water safety education is critical to prevent deaths due to drowning.
Top Five Reasons to Celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day
By Heather Williams | Posted on June 8, 2018
June 9 was Family Health & Fitness Day!
How Parks and Rec Served Over 85 Million Meals — Episode 021
By Cort Jones | Posted on June 5, 2018
As one of the largest providers of meals during out-of-school times, park and recreation agencies are making significant impacts in their communities.