Features
Green Giants: Mayors Who Make Parks a Priority
Parks in Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, and Seattle have friends in high places.
Community Investment
The third Parks Build Community installment promises significant benefits for an East Los Angeles neighborhood.
Additional Articles
NRPA Board Chair Bob Johnson Looks Back at His Term in Office
NRPA's chair steps down and shares his thoughts on his term on the board of directors.
A New Light on Parks
Remote-control lights are just one of the technologies making parks brighter, safer, and more energy efficient.
National Recreation Foundation Spotlight
Parks & Recreation highlights grant recipients for the foundation’s program benefiting at-risk youths. This month features programs from Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Colorado.
New America’s Backyard Materials—Feedback Wanted!
If you've used the new America's Backyard toolkits to market your agency, let us know what you think!
Rita Shue
Rita Shue, retired general manager of California's Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, shares her thoughts on staying involved in parks and recreation through her retirement years.
Congress Keynote Address Update
A preview of economist Dr. Lowell Catlett's keynote address at NRPA's 2012 Congress & Exposition.
Call for Education Session Proposals—2013 Congress & Exposition
Got an idea for a session you'd like to attend or present at next year's Congress? We're accepting proposals now!
Case Studies of Successful Programs at the Local Level
Two case studies show how park and recreation initiatives are improving the health of their local communities.
How Parklands Provide Real Value
Parklands provide a measurable source of income for cities that goes far beyond fees collected at the gate. Here's how to calculate your return on investment and present your case for budget requests.
Obvious Tree Hazard on Park Sledding Hill
To what extent should a park agency be held liable for injuries sustained by park users who voluntary engage in inherently dangerous activities?
Clarity and the Affordable Healthcare Act
Large employers get much-needed guidance on employee eligibility from the IRS
NRPA’S Online Community Forums Address Relations with City Hall
NRPA Connect members share their insight on maintaining effective community relations with city hall.
Pack Your Tennis Courts with Players and Programs
Parks departments can team up with Community Tennis Associations to fill their tennis courts.
Wildlife-Related Recreation
A recent report by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service shows a promising uptick in wildlife-related recreation.
L.A. Parks Gang Up for Kids
Los Angeles park staff engage kids from conflicting neighborhoods and make a measurable impact on reducing gang activity among participants.
Winning Hands
Parks & Recreation Editor Phil Hayward introduces the cover story on park-friendly mayors and gives tips on how to bring your local elected officials around to your cause.
Taking a Stand
NRPA President and CEO Barbara Tulipane explains the association's three pillars and clarifies how they fit into NRPA's mission.