NRPA membership hours take place the second Thursday of each month at 1pm ET. Join the membership team for a brief overview of NRPA membership at the top of the hour followed by the opportunity to ask questions about your benefits, getting involved with NRPA and much more. We invite everyone to join!

We know that pickleball is a year-round program with year-round interest! Join park and recreation professionals from across the country to discuss all things pickleball on June 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. EDT. This is your chance to connect with fellow park and recreation professionals, so come ready to chat, listen and learn! We want to hear from everyone, so think about the following questions before you arrive: 1. What are the biggest successes you've had regarding pickleball policies and activities? 2. What challenges are you facing this year? 3. What advice would you give to folks thinking of starting a pickleball operation at their agency?

Coming August 2023! This on-demand education talk will be released on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise noted. ​NRPA's virtual education Talks feature knowledgeable subject matter experts presenting on timely insights from research and practice. Each Talk is approximately 45 minutes to one hour long and is worth 0.1 CEU.

Released June 2023! Do you want to learn how to thrive as an LGBTQIA2S+ park and recreation professional? Are you someone looking to strengthen your allyship for your queer/trans colleagues? This panel discussion provides steps on how to create and maintain workplaces where everyone can be their best selves.

Coming July 2023! This on-demand education talk will be released on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise noted. ​NRPA's virtual education Talks feature knowledgeable subject matter experts presenting on timely insights from research and practice. Each Talk is approximately 45 minutes to one hour long and is worth 0.1 CEU.

Released May 2023! Join park and recreation professionals from the District of Columbia (D.C.) Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) as they showcase strategies and programs used to curb gun violence in eight wards in the District of Columbia. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how this program provides safe and constructive alternatives for youth impacted by gun violence.

Released May 2023! Family Health & Fitness Day will be held on June 10, 2023! Celebrated the second Saturday in June each year, this special day promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy and active. Park and recreation agencies everywhere are encouraged to participate by sharing ways families can get active on June 10 — whether through participating in virtual programs at home or in their local parks. Members of the healthcare and public health communities are encouraged to participate, as well, even as sponsors. Tune into this webinar to learn more about Family Health & Fitness Day and discover ways in which you can celebrate in your own communities!

Released April 2023! Part 1 of a 3-part series! We hold in our hands the power to impact communities by how we manage financial resources. Join this first talk in a three-part series to learn about all things finance in preparation for NRPA’s new Financial Sustainability Certification Program.

Released April 2023! Join NRPA’s upcoming On Demand Talk to learn everything you need to know about trails. Gain a better understanding of trail management techniques, tools and materials needed to complete trail projects, and volunteer stewardship models to care for trails in the long term. This discussion covers dealing with urban trails as well as back country trail work. Additionally, here an overview of the work the Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC Parks have been doing on trails during the past 5 years.

Released April 2023! Summertime is a busy time — both for you and your community — and it’s important to make sure you’re providing the best experiences possible. Using data and assessment is one of the primary ways to make sure you’re doing just that! During this talk, listen as experts discuss valuable tools and systems that can help create high-quality summer learning experiences for all your constituents.

Re-releasing in June 2023! Gear up for Parks & Rec month with this incredibly popular talk from summer 2021 on the power of storytelling! July’s 2021 Park and Recreation Month theme is “Our Park and Recreation Story.” Kick things off by participating in this free learning opportunity to gain the skills needed to effectively interview community members, capture their stories and share them through compelling video. Join Filmmaker Casey Stein as he shares the basics of storytelling, tips for interviewing community members on camera, and best practices for capturing compelling video to amplify your park and recreation story.