Features
Innovative Education at the 2016 NRPA Annual Conference
A number of innovative ways to enjoy learning outside the traditional classroom await you at this year's annual Conference.
The World According to Dr. Scott
Scott Sampson, renowned paleontologist, author and children's television star, shares his prescription for connecting kids, families and communities to nature.
Recreation and the Americans with Disabilities Act
A look at the history of the ADA and some of the challenges posed by its current requirements.
The National Parks: America's Best Idea?
A reflection on the importance of the National Park Service, a work in progress, as it celebrates 100 years of keeping watch over hundreds of thousands of acres of our country's protected lands.
Additional Articles
NRPA Online Learning Has It All
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
Embracing Access and Inclusion to Succeed
The smart practice is for agencies to be accessible and inclusive voluntarily before they are forced to do it.
Member Spotlight: Selandria Jackson
Selandria Jackson, Recreation Supervisor for Little Rock Parks and Recreation
Notable News
Stay up to date on what’s happening in parks and recreation with the latest news from around the field.
Supervisors’ Management School Melds Real-World Experience with Classroom Learning
The SMS mission is to provide park and recreation professionals with the necessary tools to effectively oversee day-to-day operations.
Barry E. Weiss: His Passion Was ‘Parks Make Life Better!’
Remembering Barry E. Weiss, a reputed leader in the parks and recreation field who passionately promoted it at the state as well as the national level.
A Vision for the Future: NRPA’s New Strategic Plan
Over the next three years, NRPA’s focus will be on maximizing the impact of parks and recreation within the communities our members serve and across our nation.
Water Polo: A Revenue Generating Opportunity
Including water polo as part of your agency's service offerings could be a welcome addition to your members' overall fitness routine and a way to generate more revenue.
Urban Agriculture
The city of St. Cloud (Florida) Parks and Recreation Department adds an aeroponic system to its Urban Agriculture Program.
Happy 100th Anniversary, National Park Service
Some interesting facts about the National Park Service, celebrating its 100th year, and some if the amazing features it oversees.
From the Director’s Chair
Gain insight from high-level park and recreation professionals on how they tackle various weighty issues.
VirtuREAL Connections
Pokémon Go allows players to interact with the real world while also engaging with computerized animations.
Pokémon Go and What It Means for Parks
The latest form in the evolutionary chain of "augmented reality games."
NRPA Research Has Its Finger on the ‘Pulse’ of the Nation
The NRPA Research team launches a new monthly poll of Americans that's focused on park and recreation issues.
History in the Making
In this issue of Parks & Recreation magazine, we bring to light the history of the National Park Service, which is celebrating its centennial, and the ADA, which marked its 25th anniversary last year.
Love for Leo
The authors fulfilled their promise to their son, Leo, who died before the trio could embark on a planned trip to visit national parks in California and Utah.
Minnesota's Historic Firemen's Park Provides New Play Opportunities
So, how did the Chaska Parks and Recreation Department help attract thousands of visitors from all age groups to the community's older downtown area for 12 months out of the year?
Serving Participants with Medical Needs
Medical advances combined with a broadened definition of disability under the 2008 ADAAA has opened up the possibility of a more active lifestyle for individuals with a wider variety of medical conditions.
Everyone in a National Park
In order to flourish in the next century, NPS must establish better relationships with this country’s increasingly diverse population.
Who, What, When, Why? Your Official Invite to the YPN
NRPA’s Young Professional Network provides career support at Conference and throughout the year through networking, mentoring, idea exchanges and other avenues.
Universal Accessibility Infuses Pittsburgh’s August Wilson Park
Community input and a deft design help reimagine a challenging space in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District as a universally accessible park.
Rectal Syringe Procedure Unreasonable ADA Accommodation
Would requiring employees at a summer camp to administer seizure medication (Diastat) through a rectal syringe in the event of a seizure emergency be a reasonable ADA accommodation?
Summertime and OST Programming Is Hot!
Why the Public Policy Team continues to push for passage of reliable and dependable supplemental education funding that supports out-of-school time programming.
Thinking Strategically
Introducing NRPA's 2017-2019 strategic plan, focused on helping you, our members, meet the needs of your patrons.