Features
Restoring Habitat for the Baltimore Oriole
The restoration of this iconic species throughout its historic range in the Baltimore region is one of the goals of the Community Wildlife Habitat program.
Habitats Up Close
The National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program helps Baltimore go wild.
In Portland, It’s OK to GRUNT
A conservation program in Oregon preps urban youth for careers in nature and sustainability.
Additional Articles
Professional Development Planner
Upcoming educational opportunities to take your knowledge to the next level.
Gone in a Flash
An Idaho high school student uses laser technology to remove graffiti from city parkland.
America's Hometown Thanksgiving
In Plymouth, Massachusetts, the local recreation department helps put on a huge event each year that celebrates one of America's favorite traditions.
National Recreation Foundation Spotlight
As part of an ongoing series on the National Recreation Foundation (NRF), Parks & Recreation highlights grant recipients for the foundation’s program benefiting at-risk youths.
2013 Congress Resource Center
Attendees can continue their experience after the conference is over through the 2013 NRPA Congress Resource Center on NRPA Connect.
Test Your Park and Recreation Knowledge
The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is the national standard for all park and recreation professionals who want to be at the forefront of their profession.
The 10 Million Kids Outdoors Initiative: 3 Million Kids and Counting
At the 2012 Congress in Anaheim, California, NRPA and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) launched an ambitious initiative to connect 10 million kids to nature and the outdoors in three years.
Inspiring Excellence
Hershey’s Track & Field Games (HTFG) is the largest youth activity program of its kind in North America and encourages kids ages 9 to 14 to live balanced, active lifestyles by participating in community track and field games held across the country.
The New PRORAGIS
The newly launched update to PRORAGIS provides dramatic improvements in both usability and function.
The Freedom of Play
NPR works with play experts to create a nationwide database of inclusive playgrounds.
Conservation and the Jobs at Hand
Gina Mullins-Cohen, NRPA's Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Publishing, shares how conservation is essential to the mission of park and recreation agencies nationwide.
Renewing One of the Nation's Largest Public Dog Parks
A Colorado park agency restores a valuable public space based on visitor feedback.
Traditional Municipal Immunity for Community Parks
In what circumstances are public parks protected from liability through governmental immunity statutes?
Citizen Involvement Means Better Parks for All
We want to hear your opinions on what you read in these pages. Let us know how the magazine’s articles apply to your job and your agency.
Empowering Veterans to Improve Community Health
How the Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness program is making a difference.
How To Form Successful Program Partnerships
Good collaboration with helpful partners can make or break your recreation program.
Briefly Noted
Stay on top of the latest in parks and recreation with this listing of announcements from around the industry.
Healthy and Strong
Military recreation programs keep U.S. service members and their families in fighting shape.
Wildlife Conservation
Reducing human impacts on wild animal populations is critical to the futures of a number of species in our parks.
New Infrastructure Bill Offers Possibilities
The Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act may provide green assistance.