This will help you create an engaging application as representatives from the National Awards & Scholarship Committee shed light on the process. What can you do to make sure your application stand out from the rest? How does the scoring process work? And what are some pitfalls to avoid? Give your agency or yourself a better chance at receiving national recognition in 2026! (Note: this recorded webinar does not include the National Gold Medal Program)

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!

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.

Coming November 2026! Navigating Your Professional Journey: Pathways to Growth in Parks and Recreation" is a session designed to help parks and recreation professionals balance their current roles with career advancement. It will emphasize the importance of continuous learning, networking, and certifications, providing insights and tools for confident professional growth.

Get ready for a full year of professional growth with 12 curated education Talks, released monthly and free for Premier Members. Each session is designed to deliver high-impact learning in under an hour—perfect for busy parks and recreation professionals who want to stay ahead. This series is offered free to NRPA Premier Members and awards 1.2 CEU in total!

Coming December 2025! Explore how to develop maintenance standards that can help transform your park operations from reactive to strategic, giving you frameworks for both daily planning and long-term decision making.

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.

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.

In a field that's always evolving, it can be challenging to tell which programming ideas are worth pursuing. This session explores how to distinguish between short-term fads and long-term trends in parks and recreation. Participants will learn how to evaluate emerging programs, align innovation with community needs, and make smart, sustainable investments that maximize investments and minimize waste.

Discover how elements of Positive Psychology and Authentic Leadership can help improve your workplace morale, wellness, and happiness.