Welcome to NRPA
For more than 100 years, the National Recreation and Park Association has advocated the importance of thriving, local park systems, the opportunity for all Americans to lead healthy, active lifestyles, and the preservation of great community places.
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Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation, Feb. 16-20
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National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
Feb. 16-20, Washington, D.C. Park and recreation advocates: Unite! Ensure that Congress makes the right decisions for your community. Help NRPA to protect public parks and expand recreation services. :: Register now
:: Political analyst Charlie Cook to keynote
NRPA Works
NRPA Will Fight President's Cut in LWCF State Grants
President Bush's proposed fiscal year 2006 budget would cut all Land and Water Conservation Fund state assistance grants for local and state park systems, the National Recreation and Park Association has learned. :: MoreHouston Mayor Kicks Off Step Up to Health Program
NRPA recently launched the first of 17 Step Up to Health summits, a grassroots community mobilization model that leverages the unique assets of parks and recreation systems to improve the health of all Americans.
Support “Park and Recreation Relief” Today
To solidify its commitment to helping those affected by the recent tsunamis and earthquakes in Asia, NRPA has coordinated “Park Relief” to raise aid funding throughout the United States.
NRPA, USTA Announce 2005 Tennis in the Park Grants
The 2005 Tennis in the Park program, sponsored by the United States Tennis Association and administered by NRPA, is now accepting online applications. This year's program has been expanded to support community tennis growth and development. :: MoreAttend a 2005 Step Up to Health Summit
NRPA's Step Up to Health . . . It Starts In Parks summits serve as a call to action for professionals and citizens interested in advancing parks and recreation as a leader for health and livability at the local, state and national levels.
Get Your Trail Recognized Nationally
The Coalition for Recreational Trails, a federation of national and regional trail-related organizations, announces its 2005 achievement awards to recognize outstanding trail projects funded by the national Recreational Trails Program.
Recognize the Best in the Business
Nominate a deserving colleague for one of NRPA's National, Dorothy Mullen, or R.O.S.E. awards, and help to celebrate the outstanding work that's being done in public parks and recreation.
NRPA and Sports Illustrated Team Up Again
NRPA and SI have joined forces to launch Good Sports, a new initiative that is designed to spotlight quality youth sports across America, and provide resources and recognition for administrators, coaches and parents who want kids to get the most from their sports experiences.
It's New: Management of Park and Recreation Agencies
The highly anticipated second edition of this popular textbook and manual, filled with case studies, applicable standards, and other practical material, is now offered with the two-part Compendium of Professional Field Materials. Reserve your copy today. :: More
Daily Planner
Feb. 23-25
Edith Upchurch Innovative Program Forum
Eatonton, Ga.
March 2-7
20th National Aquatic Conference & Exposition
Las Vegas
:: For details, check out the NRPA Training Calendar
Tools for Change
No Ifs, Ands, or Butts
In an effort to keep its parks free of cigarette butts and second-hand smoke, the Fresno (Calif.) City Council has voted to ban smoking in city parks.
Hold the Phone
Outdoor enthusiasts can now find cell phone towers in at least 30 national parks, reveals a recently released partial inventory by the National Park Service.
Be Wise When You Exercise
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 7 million Americans receive medical attention for recreation-related injuries annually. Here's how to avoid becoming a statistic.
Brownfields restoration. Accessible recreation for all Americans. Community greenprinting. Rail corridors repurposed for hiking and biking trails.
These are just a few of the ways in which NRPA and its supporters make a difference every day. If your local and state leaders think they can’t afford parks and recreation, wait till they discover the price of going without. Join us today, and discover the benefits of parks and recreation.
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