The National Recreation and Parks Association

Explore how park and recreation agencies are supporting environmental resiliency.

Learn how Bloomington, Minnesota, and Denton, Texas, use data to tell their stories.

Consider how Los Angeles County’s Community Forest Management Plan supports sustainability and the health and well-being of residents.

Learn how stories from park and recreation agencies can strengthen community engagement.

Since 2021, Montgomery Parks (Maryland) has transformed fallen trees into valuable resources through its annual Urban Wood Sale.

Occupational therapy practitioners can support park and recreation professionals by using their unique skill set. 

The beauty of intergenerational programs lies in their ability to foster reciprocal learning and a dynamic exchange of skills and perspectives. 

Post-event analytics underscored the effectiveness of Town of Harrisburg, North Carolina’s strategic communications plan to promote its July 4th Celebration and July 4th Parade.

David B. Parker, the first manager of Wildwood Preserve Metropark and longtime director of operations and safety services for Metroparks Toledo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14. 

Bchex’s Secure Volunteer platform simplifies the screening process, making it easier for park and recreation agencies to vet volunteers quickly and efficiently.

From visualizing the potential of Needleseye Park to gathering essential data and planning construction, GIS provided a comprehensive framework for decision making and collaboration.

New developments in subsurface imaging technology allow the detection of smaller objects than ever before.

As May and National Water Safety Month approach, community champions share stories about their locally tailored aquatics programs.

Seventy-sevent percent of U.S. adults agree their local park and recreation agency should invest in the community’s ability to prepare for, weather or recover quickly from natural disasters.

Learn how to make the case for continued and increased investment in parks and recreation through storytelling.

Learn how park and recreation agencies can help baby boomers embrace health, adventure and community.

Camacho Activity Center in Austin, Texas, is creating accessible pathways to employment opportunities through collaboration.

NRPA is offering translated Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz resources to welcome more community members to engage with community science and pollinators in parks nationwide.

In the case of Ubaydova v. City of New York, the issue before the state court was the admissibility of public playground safety guidelines in defining the applicable legal standard of care for determining negligence liability in a playground injury.

Durability, performance characteristics and color options are all desirable attributes that can elevate the pickleball experience at your park or facility.

An integrated circular industrial platform ensures waste materials from vehicle production are consistently reused, repurposed and recycled.

Learn how the Town of Montague, Massachusetts, made a valuable investment in the lighting of its Unity Skatepark.

The Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District’s Adaptive and Specialized Recreation program creates accessible opportunities for individuals with varying needs.