The National Recreation and Parks Association

Explore how park and recreation agencies are sharing spaces with other essential public services.

Consider how rural Montana communities are working together to build revitalizing spaces for their communities.

Learn how park and recreation planners can plan and build successful pickleball facilities.

Consider how park and recreation professionals serve as public health leaders in their communities.

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the town’s first adaptive playground opened in late spring.

Park and recreation agencies can create innovative Halloween events for community members of all ages.

By adopting responsible lost-and-found policies, park and recreation agencies can prevent data misuse, reduce ewaste and support vulnerable communities.

To truly strengthen the system and make our pools safer, we must redefine water safety as a shared responsibility.

Houston Parks Board launched the Bayou Greenways initiative to create and connect linear parks and green spaces along the city’s bayous.

Park Circle is a thriving gathering space that welcomes residents and tourists of all ages and all abilities to enjoy a multitude of recreation and activities.

Learn about the “watering can” approach — a simple yet powerful idea that encourages each of us to nourish the seeds of respect, responsibility and pride in our work and in each other.

Learning at your own pace has never been easier for NRPA Premier Members! 

An asset management system can help parks move from reactive to proactive maintenance. 

Park and recreation professionals are trained to work with all community mem­bers, delivering essen­tial services, despite common misconcep­tions about parks and recreation centering only on fun.

Park and recreation agencies often participate in emergency preparation, mitigation and response efforts.

Learn how incorporating intergenerational programming can transform your recreation center from a series of single-age activities into a true community hub.

Meeting young staff where they are — through dynamic, engaging training methods — leads to stronger workplace performance and greater retention.

San Diego County’s parks and recreation department is driving recycling and zero-waste initiatives, powering local sustainability efforts.

This indoor aquatics facility includes popular attractions for visitors of all ages, and an immersive tropical motif adds imagination.

From restrooms to seating to parking, all-encompassing amenities are essential for creating spaces where everyone feels safe, welcome and comfortable.

City of Santa Maria, California, is making space for creativity, storytelling and cultural recognition in its parks and public spaces.