Features
Leadership Is More Than a Noun
Explore the difference between Transactional Leadership and Transformational Leadership.
A New Vision for Atlanta
The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation provides insight on how community partners can work together to transform the city and the lives of its residents, one park at a time.
Additional Articles
Parks Really Do Build Community
Recreation centers are so important, even essential, to local communities. To see "community" in action on a recent visit was truly remarkable.
Leadership Through Encouragement
Many leaders make sacrifices and work hard to reach their goals, but they also acknowledge that they cannot be truly effective if they fail to teach, nurture and motivate their staffers to achieve their own success.
NRPA Facility Market Reports
An NRPA Facility Market Report (FMR) can give your agency answers about surrounding population, resident demographics and potential reach.
Is Community Participation Enough for Park Planning?
Community participation in park planning is all the rage: it’s in our legislation, our policies and our thoughts as a cornerstone to modern park management. But is it enough?
Invite Your Members of Congress to Kids to Parks Day
May 19, 2018 is “National Kids to Parks Day,” an annual initiative organized by the National Park Trust (NPT) to connect kids of all ages to parks. Join the fun!
Standing to Challenge Removal of Confederate Park Monuments
Removal of Confederate monuments and statutes from parks and public spaces has generated much public debate and controversy.
Mentoring: Invaluable to Success
Mentorship it is a relationship in which a professional inspires a mentee to explore new ideas, take risks and never stop learning.
The Bats of Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation monitors bat populations in its urban park/nature preserve system.
Promoting Physical Activity with Temporary Street Closures
The concept of “Play Streets” has emerged as a way to promote outdoor play and physical activity for children in neighborhoods without access to safe, well-maintained parks and playgrounds.
Bridging the Digital Divide — Free Wi-Fi in Parks
Since public parks typically are free and easily accessible, they represent a great means of bridging the digital divide.
Get Ready for #NRPAFamilyFitDay 2018
Family Health & Fitness Day, held on June 9, promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy.
Navigating the Leadership Learning Track
More than 30 education session at this year's conference will be devoted to cover the latest in leadership principles that will take you and your agency to the next level.
2018 NRPA Directors School
The 2018 NRPA Directors School will feature an updated curriculum and will be held at a new location — the beautiful Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook, Illinois.
NRPA Exhibits at STEM Festival
Children design their own parks at the USA Science and Engineering Festival held at the Washington, DC Convention Center.
Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing Volunteers
NRPA partnered with the Background Investigation Bureau (BIB) to help park and recreation agencies screen better.
Member Spotlight: Todd Johnson
Manager, Golf Enterprises, at Fairfax County Park Authority in Fairfax, Virginia.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2018, May
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
Skateboarding Popularity Is Growing – Get Ahead of the Curve
Skateboarding will make its debut at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and interest is likely to grow. Is your agency ready?
Cutting-Edge Innovations to Improve Mower Safety
Safety is always top of mind, not only for workers, but also for the manufacturers of mowing equipment.
A Solar Lighting System for Layritz Park
In the past decade, improvements in LED technology, as well as in panel efficiency, have allowed solar lighting to be more effective.
Life-Saving Trail Markers
Being able to communicate your exact whereabouts on a trail can be critical, should an emergency arise.