Parks and Recreation Magazine | National Recreation and Park Association

Features

Planning for Equitable Greening

Learn how park and recreation system master plans can address gentrification.

Parks as Public Forums

Learn how park and recreation agencies can balance recreation, interaction and safety.

Rural Communities Can Have Fun, Too!

Find strategies to overcome challenges facing rural communities.

Perspectives

Turning Information Into Action

Explore how research provides the information and data needed to understand and respond to community needs and preferences.

Editors Letter

Data Leads Us to Larger Discussions

Discover how data can help park and recreation professionals plan for an equitable future.

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NRPA Welcomes Four New Members to 2023-2024 Board of Directors

Learn more about the four new members joining NRPA's 2023-2024 Board of Directors.

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Adult Dodgeball Pickup: Combining Fun and Fitness

Explore the benefits of adult dodgeball programming.

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Natchez Renewal

Learn about what the City of Natchez, Mississippi did with a $3 million recreation bond to restore its six parks.

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Trends in Indoor Flooring: What Do You Need for Your Recreation Center?

Before you decide upon indoor flooring, it's important to consider these questions and options.

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GivingTuesday: Join the Generosity Movement on November 28

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for you to use your individual power of generosity to give thanks to park and recreation professionals nationwide.

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Member Benefit: Accessibility Audits Discount Program

Learn how you can earn discounts for accessibility audits.

Research

Data-Driven Decision Making Strengthens Parks and Recreation

Learn more about NRPA Park Metrics and how to get involved.

Research

Parks and Recreation Provides Nature-Based Solutions

Check out the latest research that shows significant support for nature-based solutions.

Advocacy

A Tree-mendous Win for Local Parks

Learn how recent federal funding emphasizes support for underserved communities, climate resilience and community health.

Health and Wellness

Youth Volunteer Corps Powers Partnerships

Explore how park and recreation programs engage teens in impactful volunteer service.

Equity

What I Wish I Had Known About Neurodiversity

By considering how people learn and experience the world through the lens of neurodiversity, we can enhance our role as professionals.

Conservation

Cultivating Outdoor Enthusiasts for Environmental Resilience

Learn how NRPA is exploring opportunities to cultivate outdoor enthusiasts using parks, green spaces, planning and facilities to address environmental justice issues.

Law Review

Uncertain Firearm Tradition in Nation’s Parks

The United States Supreme Court held the Second Amendment would require the government to demonstrate the firearm regulation is “consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation” in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.