Features
Bridging a Divide Through Park Design
Washington, D.C.’s 11th Street Bridge Park, conceived by a visionary nonprofit, Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR), will provide a high-quality amenity for the city's historically dis-invested communities, east of the Anacostia River.
Parks at Our Nation’s Borders
Along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada are parks, and, like parks across the rest of the country, they face challenges they must work to overcome, but there are additional challenges.
Gender-Spectrum Inclusion for Recreation Professionals
We're always looking for ways to make our parks and programs accessible and welcoming to all members of our diverse communities. So, how can we promote inclusion for participants on the gender-spectrum?
Additional Articles
‘Make No Little Plans…’
In the words of Chicago’s Daniel Burnham, “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans, aim high in hope and work….”
Diversity Does Not Equal Inclusion
Diversity, which has become an overused and sometimes politically charged term, doesn’t necessarily equate to inclusion.
Americans Support Easy Access to Great Parks…
This year's report explores the importance of having high-quality park and recreation amenities located nearby to all people, regardless of where they live.
NRPA Park Pulse: Americans Look to Local Governments for Affordable Out-of-School Time Programs
Americans believe affordable out-of-school time programs at local parks, recreation centers and libraries to families of all income levels should be a goal of their local government.
Exploring Contemporary Therapeutic Recreation Services
Explore the challenges and successes of therapeutic recreation and how the field can move forward.
Community Engagement in Park Design
Examples of embracing community engagement in park design in Oregon and Chile.
Milwaukee Recreation: Weaving Equity into All It Does
As social equity becomes more entwined in parks and rec, Milwaukee Recreation intentionally has focused on ensuring that resources and opportunities are also allocated based on need.
Communicating Inclusion Through Images
Images play a powerful part in communicating. Learn how one agency is using images to communicate inclusion.
How Many Mayors Does It Take to Make a Movement?
We’re one year into the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, and we want you to know that NRPA and our partners at ULI and TPL are here to help!
Championship Time Standards Disqualify Disabled Athletes
A disabled student athlete sues his school association, which denied his request to create a separate division with different time standards for para ambulatory runners.
Social Equity in Senior Programs
When it comes to social equity, we realize that facilities and programs need to be made accessible regardless of income, race and ability. But, what about age?
Cities Address Racial Disparities in Access to Nature
What can cities do to address the disparities in physical and emotional access to nature that result from barriers systematically imposed on communities of color?
Addressing Health Disparities in Rural America
Local park and recreation agencies are a critical component of promoting equitable health outcomes in any community, but they may fill an even larger role in rural areas.
You WERE Yeti!
Congratulations to last month's "Search for SMALLFOOT Scavenger Hunt Challenge," in celebration of the release of Warner Bros. new animated film, SMALLFOOT.
Great Urban Parks Campaign Grantees Announced
Ten agencies are the newest grantees to receive funding to help them implement green stormwater infrastructure projects.
10-Minute Walk Learning Series
A space where you can connect with peers about what it takes to achieve equitable access to quality parks.
Agency Performance Survey Now Open
Your agency's data added to NRPA Park Metrics helps create the nation's most robust park and recreation agency performance database - a key resource for you.
Meet the New NRPA Equity Advisory Panel
NRPA's new Equity Advisory Panel will help ensure equity remains a core theme of our work.
Congratulations to the 2018 Gold Medal Award Winners
Learn who are the recipients of the 2018 Gold Medal Award Grand Plaque...
Announcing the Newly Accredited and Reaccredited CAPRA Agencies
Eleven newly accredited and 22 reaccredited agencies were announced at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2018, October
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
Save Hours of Administrative Time with ePACT
ePACT’s centralized, cloud-based system helps staff streamline registration and information collection processes.
Member Spotlight: Patrick Marron
Marron, maintenance supervisor for Helena Parks and Recreation in Montana
Grounds Care Machines and Their Maintenance
When maintaining park and recreation properties, having the right equipment is key to keeping the grass pristine for visitors to enjoy.
Helping Hands
Park volunteer programs are growing — giving a service to an organization in need provides a sense of purpose to those doing the work, creating a win-win opportunity.