Park and recreation professionals have the tools and resources to lead localized, accessible solutions that advance the multitude of benefits derived from equitable park access and climate-resilient park systems. The Park Access Network is an open community bringing together professionals from all over to facilitate conversations and best practices among peers to drive systemic changes that advance equitable and resilient park access.

Join the NRPA Armed Forces Recreation Network for a timely and impactful webinar focused on promoting operational wellness for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) professionals. In today’s high-demand environments, burnout and chronic stress are more prevalent than ever—especially for those who serve and support our military communities. This free event, will feature expert insights from Dr. Jay Trambadia, a Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Atlanta, Georgia.

This free live webinar will be held on October 21, at 2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by PlayCore Register using the code: PARTNER.

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!

As agencies strive to provide their community members with welcoming spaces for everyone, leaders may find themselves facilitating tricky conversations. Through this audio-based Stepping Stone, discover some tips to handle defensive participant responses, encourage participants to dig a little deeper, and keep the conversation moving towards the overall goal.

Council Connection is an NRPA Business Council-led learning series aimed at addressing the most pressing topics in parks and recreation today. These sessions are led by subject matter experts on the council, developed in collaboration with park practitioners, and are designed to foster leadership and innovation. Check out these sessions to unlock valuable insights today!

Find previously live Park Access Network content here! Park and recreation professionals have the tools and resources to lead localized, anti-racist solutions that advance the multitude of benefits derived from equitable park access and climate-resilient park systems. The Park Access Network is an open community bringing together diverse professionals to facilitate conversations and best practices among peers to drive systemic changes that advance equitable and resilient park access.

Coming November 2025! Small, genuine acts of recognition can spark a big, lasting change in your team and workplace culture. Explore how intentional, purpose-based recognition can reduce turnover, strengthen organizational culture, and enhance financial sustainability by fostering employee buy-in and celebrating our differences!

The 2025 Monthly Virtual Learning Subscription includes 12 on-demand education Talks, one per month, and is free to Premier Members. These on-demand talks will be released on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise noted. The full 2025 Monthly Virtual Learning Subscription is worth a total of 1.2 CEU. NRPA's virtual education Talks feature knowledgeable subject matter experts presenting on timely insights from research and practice. Each Talk is worth 0.1 CEU.

When situations become tense amongst staff and community members, employ to ACORN strategy to de-escalate the situation.