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 will explore the mental health challenges specific to the field of parks and recreation, identify signs of burnout and stress, and provide practical strategies to promote resilience. Additionally, this session will equip leaders with tools to recognize and address mental health concerns among their staff, fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being.

Coming August 2025! Discover how therapeutic recreation (TR) can enhance the well-being of individuals with disabilities and diverse needs in community settings. Through real-world examples and evidence-based practices, you'll gain practical strategies to implement inclusive and effective TR programs, no matter your department's size or resources. Join us to transform your community recreation initiatives!

Released May 2025! Join us for an engaging learning event dedicated to planning summer programs with a strong focus on youth development. This event will feature members of NRPA's Youth Development Team and highlight park and recreation professionals who are effectively utilizing these tools to create impactful summer programs in their communities.

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.

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 July 2025! In today's fast-paced world, many organizations often prioritize guest experiences, sometimes overlooking the crucial aspect of employee safety and well-being. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation has boldly addressed this issue with their groundbreaking framework, Legendary Experiences: Leading with Compassion. This innovative program is designed to empower employees by providing them with essential tools to de-escalate conflicts effectively, all while maintaining dignity and prioritizing safety. By fostering a compassionate and secure work environment, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation ensures that both guests and employees enjoy a truly legendary experience.

Coming June 2025! Join us for an exciting learning event where you'll discover how to leverage NRPA's innovative workforce development framework. This comprehensive session will delve into four essential principles: enhancing existing programs, promoting skills-based learning, adapting to the ever-changing workplace, and forging strategic partnerships while securing funding. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your workforce development strategies and drive impactful change!

The Park Champion Initiative is NRPA's signature grassroots advocacy training program that provides members with the information, skills and experience needed to be effective advocates for parks and recreation. This certificate expands on the information included in the Park Champion Initiative – Asynchronistic course to include more robust content!

Released April 2024! Family Health & Fitness Day is all about promoting health and wellness through parks and recreation. This online learning event will inform agencies of the importance of NRPA's Family Health & Fitness Day campaign and provide examples of how they can celebrate and promote this day in their local communities.