Features
Top Trends in Parks and Recreation 2020
Discover the hottest topics and trends that park and recreational professionals will be talking about this year.
Pricing Strategies That Combat Social Injustice
Understand how your agency can leverage price premiums and discounts to optimize economic equity.
Indigenous Peoples' Day or Columbus Day: Lessons in Leadership and Risk-Taking
City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services describes how a national holiday sparked a larger, community-wide conversation about P&R’s role in social equity.
Additional Articles
P&R Trends Driving the 2020 Conversation
In the January issue, we dig into the trends that are impacting the field of parks and recreation, including those that create opportunities to leverage or challenges to manage.
Reflecting on the Past, Preparing for the Future
We are excited to start the new year by continuing to celebrate the exceptional profession and people we serve, the good work you have accomplished and all the great things you have yet to do.
The NRPA Park and Recreation Marketing and Communications Report
This latest report chronicles park agencies' marketing and communications goals, their partners and the resources they tap.
Celebrating National Mentoring Month
January is the time to celebrate mentors and mentoring in equal measure.
Policy Immunity Challenged in Hazardous Tree Deaths
In this month’s Law Review, we take a closer look at whether the Federal Tort Claims Act bars a suit against federal officials for their failure to prevent a fatal accident in Yosemite National Park.
Farmers Markets, Parks and Rec, and Healthy Meals
Pairing fresh, local produce with healthy meals is the perfect connection to strengthen the bonds between the community and the local agriculture system.
Using Advanced Technology to Reach Our Conservation Goals
As we look back and recognize the strides we have made in conservation, we can also look to the future and determine what tools and tactics we need to address today’s threats.
Advocacy and the Changing Attitudes Toward Disability
A recent study abroad program focuses on people with disabilities and how those without disabilities now perceive them.
Participate in a New Decade of Data Collection
The deadline for contributing your agency’s 2019 data through the NRPA Park Metrics Agency Performance Survey is approaching.
NRPA, Coca-Cola and Others Take on the Plastic Pollution Problem in Atlanta
NRPA has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company, the city of Atlanta and others to tackle the problem in Atlanta’s Proctor Creek watershed.
Member Spotlight: Shane Wampler
The recreation supervisor for City of Omaha (Nebraska) Parks and Recreation discusses his experience with pickleball and shares his thoughts on the sport.
Applications Open January 6 for the 2020 NRPA Awards
Applications open in January 2020 for the NRPA Innovation Awards, Spotlight Awards, Fellowships and Scholarships, and the Robert W. Crawford Hall of Fame.
The Stories Behind the Latest Park and Rec Products
NRPA’s new Product Spotlight video series features interviews with leading park and recreation product developers that tell the story behind the design and inspiration of their products.
Connect Hot Topics
An NRPA member asks for suggestions regarding mobile rec units. Log in to NRPA Connect to join the discussion.
Member Benefit: Three Reasons to Eliminate Paper Medical and Emergency Forms
ePACT's system saves time, money and effort, controls authorized access to data, and improves the accuracy and accessibility of critical participant information.
Parks & Recreation Crossword: 2020, January
Test your park and recreation knowledge and download NRPA's monthly crossword puzzle!
Are You Prepared When Technology Fails?
Learn how to keep your agency operating smoothly during a system shutdown.