National Recreation and Park Association

December is nearly here! Which means we have a new issue of Parks & Recreation Magazine for you ?? Inside the December issue you'll find stories that... ??Celebrate CAPRA's 30 years of helping agencies improve their operational best practices ??Identify top trends in parks and recreation for 2025 ??Revisit the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference in Atlanta, and a whole lot more! Flip through this issue of Parks & Recreation Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eqTDJGNs #PowerOfParks #ParksAndRecMagazine #ParksAndRec

Omaha, Nebraska, is known across the United States as one of the best sources of steak, which is why it has served as the country’s meatpacking center since the 1950s. Although lesser known, Omaha’s riverfront also has been attracting headlines, especially recently since the completion of a $325 million renovation of the city’s downtown parkland. Known as the Omaha Riverfront Revitalization Project, the 72 acres of parkland that bridges the city’s historic Old Market and north downtown area was revitalized to bring life to three underutilized city parks — Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis and Clark Landing. Read the full article from Michael Giardina, General Manager at Acclaim Lighting, to learn more:https://bit.ly/48WwkMa #PowerOfParks #ParksAndRecMagazine #ParksAndRec

In less than two months the 118th Congress will wrap up. This means we need your help to push the Outdoors for All Act across the finish line! While the House of Representatives passed this bill back in the spring, the Senate has yet to take it up. Let's bring the benefits of green space and parks to all Americans. Let's urge Congress to pass this critical, bipartisan bill this year: https://bit.ly/3V1kNWi #OutdoorsForAll #PowerOfParks

Looking to further your involvement as a CAPRA volunteer? We are seeking individuals to serve on one of three CAPRA committees. Explore the different committees: https://bit.ly/3YX7w2g #PowerOfParks #NRPAConnect #NRPAVolunteer

The future of parks and recreation is so bright ?? We couldn't agree more with Becky Benna, retired CEO of Five Rivers Metro Park, parks and recreation plays a big role is shaping community well-being, in so many areas. Benna shares her love of nature and being outdoors, recreation programs, mentorship, and career development, watch the full video and others: https://bit.ly/43M6tUF Park and recreation professionals wear many hats, they're community builders, advocates, mentors- to name a few. We've found the stories they have to tell incredibly powerful. That’s why we started the video-storytelling project, Park and Recreation Stories. Through uplifting voices in the field we aim to highlight the power of parks, as well as significant events experienced by our members, partners and advocates. We’re excited to continue sharing these stories with you throughout 2024 and into 2025 as we begin celebrating our 60th anniversary. #ParkAndRecStories #NRPA60 #PowerOfParks #WhereYouBelong #ParkAndRecMonth

Take the next step in your journey as an equity leader in parks and recreation by joining an Equity in Practice cohort in spring 2025. Certification 1 focuses on Exploring Racial Equity in Parks and Recreation, while Certification 2 focuses on Pursuing Racial Equity in Parks and Recreation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hRNgaR #PowerOfParks #NRPAEducation

During this season of thanks and giving, consider investing in parks and recreation! Your donation will help continue the positive change for equity, climate-readiness and overall well-being through the power of parks and recreation. Support our work: https://bit.ly/41dum8H #PowerOfParks #ParksAndRec #GivingTuesday

Congratulations to Year 2 graduates ?? So pleased to have both year one and year two attendees together for the Supervisors' Management School in Wheeling, West Virginia. Supervisors' Management School is the premiere resource for parks and recreation professionals who want to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead their staff effectively. The courses cover various topics, including leadership principles and team management, as well as the most up-to-date techniques and information on leading, staffing, organizing, directing, and managing employees. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3APGTUM #PowerOfParks #NRPAEducation

We are accepting proposals to present at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, September 16-18, 2025! The NRPA Annual Conference brings together thousands of people across several different fields who all are passionate about building strong, healthy and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. We are seeking speakers who can resonate with our attendees’ passion for parks and recreation and inspire even greater impact in communities nationwide. When considering your submission, be sure to keep next year’s theme in mind: “Build Together, Play Together.” Submissions are due December 17. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4eBawHd #NRPAConference2025 #BuildTogetherPlayTogether

The Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department proudly provides the only Special Olympics tennis program in Oregon at the Lake Oswego Tennis Center?? This program emphasizes fundamentals, movement, fitness, fun and plenty of high fives! In 2024, the 20th year of this impactful program was celebrated, which runs during two seasons — winter and spring. Throughout the course of 20 practices, volunteers collectively dedicated more than 285 hours of their time. Learn more about the only Special Olympics tennis program in Oregon, and considering bringing this opportunity to your community: https://bit.ly/4fA7hRP #PowerOfParks #ParkAccess #Inclusion #AdaptiveRecreation #WhereYouBelong #BuildTogetherPlayTogether