2026 Editorial Calendar
| Issue | Editorial Focus | Operational Focus | Special Section | Sponsorship Opportunities | Underwriting Opportunities | Space Close | Art Deadline |
| January |
Trends |
Recreation/Fitness Center Architecture/Design |
12/2 | 12/5 | |||
| February |
Professional Development |
Trail Maintenance |
30 Under 30 |
1/2 | 1/6 | ||
| March |
Aquatics |
Water Safety, Cooling Centers |
Aquatics |
|
2/2 | 2/5 | |
| April |
Storytelling, Marketing |
Eco-Friendly Operations |
3/2 | 3/5 | |||
| May |
Design |
Retrofitting, Landscaping, Grounds Keeping |
|
NRPA Agency Performance Review |
4/1 | 4/6 | |
| June |
Playgrounds |
Surfacing, Software |
Playgrounds |
Family Health and Fitness Day |
|
5/1 | 5/5 |
| July |
Park and Recreation Month |
Pool Maintenance and Design |
NRPA Park and Recreation Month Poster |
|
6/2 | 6/5 | |
| August |
Sports |
Sports Fields and Turf, Lighting |
Preliminary Conference Program |
|
7/2 | 7/6 | |
| September |
Conference, Play |
Site Amenities, Shade Structures, Shelters |
Exhibit Hall Guide |
|
Engagement With Parks Report |
7/28 | 8/5 |
| October |
Indoor Spaces |
Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Concessions |
|
|
9/2 | 9/4 | |
| November |
Urban/Rural, Funding |
ADA, Dog Parks |
10/5 | 10/9 | |||
| December |
Maintenance |
Technology |
Innovation |
|
11/2 | 11/5 |
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