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Centering Community and Connection at Anacostia Park — Episode 169 | Open Space | National Recreation and Park Association

1 month ago | nrpa.org | Cort Jones |Christina High

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Health and Well-Being, Environmental Resilience, Podcasts Pictured: Youth and their family share their experience on the Open Space Radio mic at NatureFest in Anacostia Park.
Introducing Guardians of Greenspaces — Episode 168 | Open Space | National Recreation and Park Association

2 months ago | nrpa.org | Cort Jones |Cara Myers

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Operations, Environmental Resilience, Podcasts Happy Earth Month! On today’s episode, we’re excited to share a collaboration with NRPA’s new podcast, Guardians of Greenspaces. Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast focused on conservation from a park and recreation maintenance lens.
Planting Root in Your Parks and Community for Park and Recreation Month

Mar 19, 2025 | nrpa.org | Paul Hooper

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Park and Recreation Month Pictured: Local business owners in Lexington, Kentucky, plant trees as part of Lexington's Park and Recreation Month celebration. Photo courtesy of Paul Hooper, Lexington Parks & Recreation. Park and Recreation Month is all about celebrating our great parks, highlighting amazing programs, and shedding light on the incredible work our staff do each day to enhance their communities.
Youth Sports: If She Can See It, She Can Be It — Episode 166 | Open Space | National Recreation and Park Association

Feb 25, 2025 | nrpa.org | Cort Jones |Cara Myers

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Health and Wellness, Youth Sports , Girls in Sport , Podcasts On this episode of Open Space Radio, we explore the critical role that parks and recreation plays in advancing sports opportunities for all youth — especially girls. Providing these opportunities is more than just fairness; it’s about giving girls the opportunities and support they need to succeed, both on and off the field.
CPRE: A Certification to Help You Be Better

Jan 17, 2025 | nrpa.org | John Roche

Tags: Trends and News, Careers and Professional Development, Certification, CPRE One of my favorite TV characters and role models, Leslie Knope, once said, “Sometimes, you just have to say, ‘I’m going to be better today than I was yesterday.’” Since I became a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), I’ve been trying to live out Knope’s suggestion of “being better.” The CPRP is a great distinction, but I knew that when I was eligible, I wanted to go for the Certified Park and...
From Plans to Parks: Learning from Lewisville

Jan 8, 2025 | nrpa.org | Clement Lau

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Social Equity, NRPA Annual Conference, Health and Wellness As park and recreation professionals, we often undertake projects that aim to transform and enhance the quality of life in communities, especially those that have historically been underserved. A project that I was fortunate to have been a part of is the 10-Minute Walk Campaign visit and study for Lewisville, Texas.
A Blueprint for Change: Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation

Dec 6, 2024 | nrpa.org | Natalia Ospina

Tags: Trends and News, Social Equity, Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging in Parks Pictured: People of all ages participate in a fun run event. Photo courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation.
From Creation to Care: The Need for Ongoing and Additional Funding to Operate and Maintain Parks

Nov 14, 2024 | nrpa.org | Clement Lau

Tags: Trends and News, Social Equity, Operations, Health and Wellness, Funding, Conservation Parks play an essential role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in our communities. They offer recreational opportunities, improve mental and physical health, advance sustainability, and foster social cohesion. Yet, despite these significant benefits, parks often face critical challenges when it comes to funding for their ongoing operations and maintenance.
Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163 | Open Space | National Recreation and Park Association

Nov 8, 2024 | nrpa.org | Cort Jones

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Social Equity, NRPA Annual Conference, Health and Wellness, Conservation, Podcasts Pictured: Bernita Reese (left) and Ali Rhodes (right) during our live podcast recording session at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference in Atlanta. Photo by Caught in the Moment Photography. On this episode of Open Space Radio, I’m excited to share our collab episode with GovLove Podcast, which we recorded live in October at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference.
National Recreation and Park Association

Oct 28, 2024 | nrpa.org | Clement Lau

Tags: Urban Parks and Recreation, Trends and News, Social Equity, Health and Wellness, Conservation In an increasingly urbanized world, the role of nature within our communities has never been more important. The need to integrate trees and green spaces is essential not only for environmental sustainability but also for the health and well-being of residents.