(231) Getting to Know NRPA’s Data and Mapping Resource Library

This speed session provides an overview of NRPA’s Data and Mapping Resource Library. The library houses a collection of relevant, publicly available databases and visualizations curated for park and recreation professionals and advocates. From the county level to your local neighborhood, these resources serve as a starting point for exploring data on a variety of topics — including demographics, health and wellness, environmental resiliency, and other key areas of interest for park and recreation professionals. In this session, you’ll learn how to navigate the library and explore at least one of the 50+ data resources. You’ll walk away inspired to explore how these data and mapping resources can give your agency quick access to actionable data to make informed decisions.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the types of data and mapping resources included within the library and how those resources might be useful within their agency.
2. Navigate the Data and Mapping Resource Library to find resources that interest them using the “Categories” and “Topics” filters.
3. Access an individual data and mapping resource that most interests them.