Features
Creating a Vibrant Public Space on the Lafitte Greenway
Parks Build Community project to add several amenities to the southeast portion of the Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans.
Local Officials' Opinions About Local Park and Recreation Services
Policy decisions made at the local level often have the most direct impact on a citizen’s life.
2017 NRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall Highlights
The 2017 NRPA Exhibit Hall is filled with exciting opportunities for all attendees. It is a must-see with the awesome exhibits, products and resources available from more than 400 exhibitors — plus lots of fun stuff, too!
2017 Education Highlights: The Golden Thread of Parks and Recreation
For a better understanding of the Social Equity Pillar and your role, please take some time at the 2017 NRPA Annual Conference to sit in on a few social equity-themed sessions.
Arts Unleashed: When Art Imitates Park Life
“The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” animates land conservation.
Arts Unleashed: Creating Successful, Lasting Arts Programs
For at-risk youth, the arts can deter truancy and delinquent behavior and increase academic performance.
Additional Articles
The Outdoor Alliance for Kids Holds Capitol Hill Briefing
The briefing provided an opportunity for OAK members to discuss programs across the federal government that support opportunities for children, youth and families to learn, play and serve in the outdoors.
Five Reasons to Post Your Open Position on the NRPA Career Center
Hiring is a large obstacle to tackle, but starting off right can make the process much easier.
Congratulations to the 2017 National Award, Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients
The NRPA Awards and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 NRPA National Awards, Diversity Scholarship, Student Scholarship and Young Professional Fellowship.
Summer Camp on Capitol Hill: Play On to Protect Programming at Parks
On Thursday, June 29, congressional staffers were treated to a taste of a typical day in a park and recreation summer program as part of the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Summer Camp on Capitol Hill.
Member Spotlight: Laura Bauernfeind
Laura Bauernfeind, City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department’s golf manager.
In Appreciation of David Lose
NRPA lost one of its much-loved members last month with the passing of David Lose of Nashville, Tennessee, who died unexpectedly at age 77 while on a trip to Ireland with his wife Betti.
An Amazing Year
I look back on what we have accomplished and know that it is really only a beginning.
'In Tune' with the Community
The city of Ames, Iowa, hit all the right notes this summer with the installation of two donated public pianos.
Artificial Intelligence: Not Your Father's Toolbox
There are a number of artificial intelligence (AI) business tools that park and recreation agencies can use right now to help them run smarter and faster.
From Steel to Green: Revitalizing Pittsburgh Through Its Park System
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy shares lessons learned as it celebrates 20 years.
ADA Accessibility Rules for Alterations to Existing Facilities
There are two sets of rules for determining whether a public facility complies with the accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Community and Home Gardening Develop Lifelong Healthy Habits
Gardens can be used to foster a love and appreciation of nature. They can bridge connections to other cultures and provide opportunities for social engagement.
Empowering Youth to Care for Local Parks and Their Neighborhoods
Students in Baltimore participate in Branches, a summer and afterschool internship program of the Parks & People Foundation, which employs youth to tend to the city’s green spaces and learn about opportunities available to them after high school.
Arts and Parks: A Natural Fit
Arts and culture reflect our natural surroundings — whether it’s Ansel Adams’s photograph, “Yosemite Falls,” or the PBS documentary, “10 Parks that Changed America” — arts give us a greater appreciation of our green spaces, as well as bring awareness to environmental causes.
Collaborating with Communities Strengthens Green Infrastructure Outcomes
As traditional gray stormwater management infrastructure continues to age, it often fails to adequately mitigate effects from increasingly frequent extreme weather events, as well as everyday rain events.
Parks and Rec and BMX
Through community outreach programs, STEM, the Partnership for a Healthier America and Olympic Day, USA BMX works daily to reach youth and promote activity.
Career and Technical Education for Youth at Park & Rec Agencies
Providers of out-of-school time (OST) programs, whether over the summer months or after school during the school year, have the opportunity to be at the forefront of preparing youth for today's workforce, now perhaps more than ever.
Parks & Recreation Crossword
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
NRPA Live!
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.
Additional Park and Recreation Mapping and Data Resources
There are a number of resources available to the park and recreation professional when it comes to planning a new facility or assessing a community’s recreation needs.
Most Americans Dedicate Time Each Week to Outdoor Play
This month's Park Pulse poll takes a closer look at how much time Americans dedicate to outdoor play.
The Empty Bowls Soup Tale
In Prince George’s County, Maryland, more than 130,000 residents struggle to get the food they need.
Advice from an NRPA Annual Conference Newbie
2016 conference newbie, Sheila Runnels, shares her advice for those attending the NRPA Annual Conference for the first time.