Features
Monumental Achievements...and Controversy
President Obama's use of the Antiquities Act to preserve land for future generations has sparked controversy among lawmakers.
A Globally Rare Ecosystem Lay Under It
Virginia's Arlington County rallied to restore a Magnolia bog, hidden under an overgrowth of invasive plants and hemmed in by urban sprawl.
Green Infrastructure Stormwater Management in Parks
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's retrofit of Evans Parkway demonstrates why parks are an ideal choice for green infrastructure installation.
Additional Articles
The Health Benefits of Small Parks and Green Spaces
Small parks and green spaces are equally as important as large parks as public health solutions in urban communities.
Parks & Recreation Crossword
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
Connecting Communities to Nature
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.
Member Spotlight: Adriane Clutter
Adriane Clutter, youth development manager, Montgomery County (Maryland) Recreation
Get Ready to Celebrate National Water Safety Month in May
Help raise awareness to the need for ongoing public education on safer water practices.
Now Available: The Annual Summary of Key Findings from NRPA Park Metrics
This report provides data and insights to help park and recreation professionals identify the best decisions for their agency and community.
Camp Season on a Budget
Shake things up this summer with some new, fun themes for 2017 from Fun Express.
Meet the NRPA Conservation Advisory Panel
This panel of seasoned park and rec professionals will offer their expertise and input on NRPA's conservation programs and initiatives.
Americans Want a Pre-Tax Fitness Expense Payment Option
This month's Park Pulse poll takes a closer look at the extent to which Americans support a proposal such as the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act.
Park Agencies: Contributors to Sustainability in Their Communities
Conservation and sustainability are woven throughout all facets of what it means to be a park and recreation agency.
Selling a Beach Redesign Project: How to Get Municipal and Community Support
Some key steps to improving the water quality at a local swimming hole...
Peace Amid Chaos
In a world increasingly divided by artificial barriers, bubbles and differences, our expansive natural parks foster inclusion and togetherness.
Speak Up
Encourage your senators and representatives to reject the proposed cuts to environmental and community programs in the 2018 federal budget.
A Threat to Our Legacy
Now, more than ever, it's important for those of us in parks and recreation to continue to draw attention to critical environmental causes, such as clean water and clean air, climate change and land conservation.
From Sea to Shining Sea: Improving Equitable Access to Public Lands for All
In order to effectively address the underrepresentation of people of color in the outdoors, it's necessary to consider the unique barriers different communities experience.
Park Permit for Commercial Wedding Photos
Can a city or town’s municipal ordinance regulating commercial activity, specifically commercial photography, within its parks be a violation of expressive activity protected by the First Amendment?
Bringing Whitewater Kayaking to Your Community
It's a fun way for participants to learn to respect nature and can help drive interest in parks and promote partnerships with local organizations.
Turning the Tide on a Generation Left Inside
Through collective advocacy, an alliance of some 100 organizations — the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) — is working to provide youth and families with safe, readily available opportunities to connect with the outdoors.