Features
Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2018
Part tongue-in-cheek speculating and part fearless prognostication, here are NRPA’s Top Trends for 2018...
The Great Recession’s Profound Impact on Parks and Recreation
A recent study, commissioned by NRPA and conducted by a team of Pennsylvania State University researchers, provides some important insight about how local government officials perceive parks and recreation...
Designing Effective RFPs for Live Entertainment Events and Venues
What are some of the essential details needed for a well-crafted RFP?
Collaboration: The Key to Development of Oregon’s Mountain View Champions Park
Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District’s 21.5-acre “All Access” park
Additional Articles
NRPA Career Center
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.
Good Lookin’ Out Alsip
Alsip Park District in Illinois helps Chuck Epley, mayor of Plainville, Illinois, fulfill a dream for his community.
Innovative Playground Design Trends and Fundraising Resources
Novel trends in design combined with innovative approaches to playground use and access to a variety of funding sources are making playgrounds a place to gather, play and stay.
Networking Made Easy
Some FAQs to help you optimize your use of NRPA Connect - a members-only website where you can receive information, ask industry questions and get insight into trends in the field.
Member Spotlight: Greg Brown
Parks Superintendent for the City of Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts Department in Pinellas County, Florida.
NRPA Provides Microgrant Funding
NRPA, in partnership with The Lakeshore Foundation, awarded four local park and recreation agencies $1,000 each in microgrant funding to implement an innovative, inclusive project.
#MoveWithHeart During American Heart Month
Take the #MoveWithHeart pledge now and move more for your heart health during American Heart Month...
NRPA Connect Networks
Grow your professional network - Join and become active in one of the NRPA Connect Networks.
It’s Your Time to Shine
Applications for all the NRPA awards programs and scholarship and fellowships are open now through March 23.
Applying a Racial Equity Lens to Our Parks
Learn how Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis, all exemplary park departments, have successfully shifted their approach from mere inclusivity to racial equity.
Healthy Detroit: Building a Culture of Primary Prevention
After reading through the Affordable Care Act, Nicholas Mukhtar created Healthy Detroit, dedicated to improving health equity in Detroit.
Promoting Active Transportation in El Paso
El Paso community members, participating in an Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel, deliver a design that provides much-needed stormwater management features, while creating amenities for a low-income community.
Public Park Dedication Evident in LWCF Grant
Before any diversion of public parkland can occur, local government may have to strictly comply with procedural restrictions imposed by state and federal law.
The Negative Impact of Higher Entrance Fees at National Parks
What these proposed higher fees may mean for national parks and the communities bordering them.
‘Tripping’ with the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
How Western DuPage Special Recreation Association provides adults with disabilities a unique opportunity for growth and independence...
Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Learn how, with the support of Southwest Airlines, three communities have implemented green stormwater infrastructure installations in their parks.
NRPA Park Pulse
This month’s poll looks at Americans' favorite place to take healthy eating or cooking classes.
Inclusion in Parks and Recreation
We recently surveyed agencies across the United States about what they do to ensure all their community members can enjoy parks and recreation.
Parks and Rec Up Close
As the new year unfolds, it’s not uncommon for park and recreation professionals to ask themselves: “What will the next 12 months bring?”
Passing the Baton
In the five months since becoming NRPA chair, I've had the opportunity to discuss two subjects about which I'm very passionate - park equity and the future of parks...
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2018, February
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!