Identify the key ingredients for intentional, impactful, and informative programming. Recognize the importance of relevant programs that address both the immediate and strategic needs of your community. Create a guide using available tools and share it with fellow programmers.

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 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.

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.

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.

Discover the latest aquatics trends shaping communities nationwide and learn how to design water amenities that are not only inviting but inclusive and engaging. This session offers fresh ideas and inspiration to help you elevate your aquatic spaces and stay ahead of the curve.

Parks and recreation professionals face the challenge of meeting evolving community needs with limited resources, making innovation essential for improving efficiency and user experience. This session will explore practical strategies—from small process improvements to advanced technologies—that enhance engagement, sustainability, and park management.

This session will cover how to create a dynamic Teen Leadership Program from the ground up. Topics covered include goal setting, identifying local resources and partners, and developing topics, materials, guest speakers, activities, and field trips.