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NRPA's recreation and parks magazine inspires professionals and advocates to elevate the value of parks and recreation as a public service. Columns and departments include Advocacy, Law Review, Conservation, Health and Wellness, Equity, Future Leaders, Community Center, People for Parks, Member to Member, NRPA Update, Operations, Products, Park ...
Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2024
Dec 21, 2023 · Parks and recreation plays a vital role in helping communities achieve that goal through flood protection, retention of stormwater, green infrastructure parks, and protection against both long-term climate trends and single events.
Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2022 | Feature
Dec 16, 2021 · It is once again time for the Top Trends in Parks and Recreation — an eclectic, sometimes cheeky collection of observations and predictions about what will be the most significant trends to emerge in the field and industry of parks and recreation in 2022 and beyond.
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NRPA Parks Snapshot Surveys. In March 2020, NRPA began conducting weekly Parks Snapshot surveys to learn how park and recreation leaders from across the country are confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parks and Recreation Is Essential | National Recreation and Park ...
Here are five statements with supporting research that showcase the fundamental role of parks and recreation: Parks and recreation promotes health and wellness. Parks and recreation’s programming and education activities are critical to childhood development. Parks and recreation drives economic opportunity.
Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2023
Dec 22, 2022 · Electric power, ATV wheelchairs and mental health programming make this year’s list of top trends for the field of parks and recreation.
Email Newsletters - The National Recreation and Parks Association
NRPA SmartBrief. Created specifically for leaders and advocates in our community, NRPA SmartBrief is a three-times-a-week snapshot of park and recreation news from around the country. Sign up to begin receiving this free email publication every …
Favorite Park and Recreation Activities According to the Data
Nov 22, 2023 · In 2021, 18 percent of survey respondents said that they visited parks and recreation facilities to connect with their community — this percentage has risen to 23 percent. Similarly, in 2021, 9 percent of respondents visited their local parks and recreation to …
Jobs in Parks and Recreation - The National Recreation and Parks ...
Jobs in Parks and Recreation. The National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) Career Center is the online resource for park and recreation professionals.
Publications & Research - National Recreation and Park …
Browse cutting-edge research papers commissioned by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The NRPA research papers present evidence on the important impact made by parks and recreation in local communities in America. Read more.