The National Recreation and Parks Association

Every October, Coach Appreciation Month gives us a chance to pause and honor the individuals who dedicate their time, energy and heart to shaping the next generation through sports.

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Designed directly from NRPA member feedback, Skill Builders offer quick, actionable learning that fits your schedule and budget.

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Training grants are grants that do not always provide funds, but instead provide training, coaching and technical assistance. Since 2016, NRPA has been offering instructor training grants for evidenced-based physical activity programs and we just opened applications for another round!

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Like many park and recreation agencies, Charles County doesn’t have a horticulturist or sustainability expert on staff to inform where and what to plant or mow. Their success wasn’t about having ample capacity in-house; it was about partnering differently.

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Whether you’re overseeing afterschool programs, leading teen nights, coaching youth sports, or coordinating seasonal events, you’re likely one of the most consistent adult figures in a young person’s life outside of school and home.

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The Chicago Park District, the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport, and Nike recently came together to celebrate a powerful milestone: 10 years of the Swoosh Summer Academy.

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Help strengthen your agency’s transportation strategy and ensure that all participants can get to where they need to go, whether they are walking, biking or busing to placements.

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Podcasting may not be the newest trend in parks and recreation, but it’s one of the most exciting and accessible tools to connect with our communities, highlight our stories and elevate our field.

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Across the country, park and recreation departments are where many kids experience their first coach, their first team, their first taste of what sports can be. But too often, volunteers are handed a whistle and a roster — without the support they need to thrive.

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This May, Clement Lau celebrates 22 years of service with the County of Los Angeles — a milestone that feels especially meaningful during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

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For the past three years, Jason McCray has dedicated more than 16 hours of his life each fall to volunteering at the NRPA Annual Conference.

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As we approach National Volunteer Week during the last week of April, it is the perfect time to highlight various opportunities to volunteer with NRPA.

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On this episode of Open Space Radio, we’re celebrating the incredible women in parks and recreation who are shaping the profession and making a difference in their communities.

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An update from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Career Development Task Force and a challenge for you to promote the park and recreation profession.

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Kimberly Zygmant, the assistant director for Layton City (Utah) Parks and Recreation, shares how speed networking at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference created an environment where everyone had a space to contribute and be heard.

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Since 2011, the City of Wilmington (Delaware) Department of Parks and Recreation and the University of Delaware’s Water Resources Center have partnered to lead the city’s Green Jobs Program.

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Sameera Luthman, director of marketing & communications for Naperville Park District, shares her journey to becoming a Certified Park and Recreation Professional and the importance of continuing to grow professionally.

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We hope you’re ready to dive into all the great content and resources NRPA's new Youth Sports Framework contains. Here are five things you can expect to find.

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