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Sustaining Leadership Greatness
In today's workplace, there are some additional qualities that are becoming important to being a successful leader.
Building Better Cause-Marketing Relationships
Learning from the Special Olympics and Hooters restaurant relationship.
Additional Articles
Seven Ways to Leverage Mobile Technology in Aquatics
Mobile Technology is a great way to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Technology and the Great Outdoors
How an LED sign is aiding the fight against aquatic invasive species...
New: Leadership Certificate Program
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.
Key Biscayne Parks and Recreation Protects Its Citizens from Severe Weather
Lightning protection is critical for park and recreation directors in Florida.
Parks Using Technology to Engage and Inspire
There are a number of ways technology can be used to engage users with nature.
Member Spotlight: Jay Tryon
Jay Tryon, director of parks and recreation, Town of Indian Trail (North Carolina).
Summer Hiring Has Never Been Easier for NRPA Members!
NRPA members can post their internships and seasonal positions on the NRPA Career Center for FREE.
Attitudes of Influential Leadership
Influential leadership is about crafting a work culture that allows employees to thrive.
More Leadership-Themed Sessions at Conference
This year's NRPA Annual Conference in New Orleans will feature more leadership- and management-themed sessions.
Embracing the Hack Attack
Metro Parks Tacoma holds a hackathon to identify new ways technology could improve engagement with parks and recreation.
The Preservation of a Naturalist
The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History is giving Robert Kennicott a revival of sorts.
Bentonville Gets the Country’s First-Ever Bike Playground
Bentonville Parks and Recreation provides community with a unique amenity.
A Community Affair
Port Washington, Wisconsin's innovative approach to meeting the city's recycling bin needs.
Improving Natural Grass Field Quality
By using data and focusing on five key areas, the maintenance programs for grass fields can allow them to support high use.
Americans Support Local Environmental Sustainability
This month's Park Pulse poll takes a closer look at how important it is to Americans that local government agencies support environmental initiatives.
The Story Is in the Data
Check out the 2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review and accompanying interactive tools that allow you to drill down into the most comprehensive source of park and rec data.
Reducing Health Disparities and Promoting Health Equity
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine's report, titled Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity, outlines strategies to advance health equity across the country
Empowering Older Adults to Age Out Loud!
Join us in celebrating Older Americans Month, and make the commitment to empower older adults through evidence-based programming for improved health and quality of life.
How Kids Learn in Nature
Some steps to help ensure every child has the chance to connect with nature
Why There Is a Need to Discuss the Gap Between Research and Practice
Closing the gap between research and practice may require a bit of refocusing.
A Path to Leadership
NRPA has the tools to help you nurture future as well as current leaders in your organization.
‘I Love Watching You Play’
What the best thing parents should say to their kids when the kids come off the sports field?
Transportation Planning Must Mitigate Park Impacts
In light of ongoing calls for increased federal spending on infrastructure projects, parks and recreation should be familiar with the regulations and administrative process associated with Section 4(f).
Introducing the New Park Champion Toolkit!
Step up for the future of parks and recreation by joining the Park Champion initiative.
The 2017 NRPA Annual Conference Big Easy Preview
Whether you are a repeat NRPA Annual Conference attendee or a newbie, you probably want to know a little more about the event before (or after) you register. Here is a preview to help you plan.
Parks & Recreation Crossword
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!