Beyond the Sidelines: Every Girl Deserves Her Chance to Play, Grow and Lead
By Brian McFadden and Michael Vaughan Cherubin | Posted on August 29, 2025
As part of this year’s pre-conference offerings at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, NRPA is excited to join with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to bring you “Beyond the Sidelines: Elevating Girls' Participation in Park and Rec Sports.”
The Importance of Walking Paths
By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on August 20, 2025
Walking paths are simple, low-cost features that deliver enormous benefits, from health and well-being to social connection and environmental awareness.
Back to School, Back to Belonging: How Park and Recreation Professionals Can Be Anchors for Youth This Fall
By Lisa Perry | Posted on August 14, 2025
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.
Comebacks, Recovery and the Path to Exciting New Adventures: Asheville Parks & Recreation Shares Recovery Updates
By D. Tyrell McGirt | Posted on August 5, 2025
Asheville (North Carolina) Parks & Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt shares an update on recovery efforts following catastrophic destruction from Tropical Storm Helene 10 months ago.