Released November 2022! NRPA’s Research and Evaluation team develops data and tools park and recreation leaders can use to optimize operations and make the case for greater and more sustainable funding. Join this talk to review insights from the latest NRPA research reports and evaluation activities. Hear from NRPA’s librarian who will demonstrate how park and recreation professionals can identify resources that will help them address the challenges they face. Available on demand in November!

Released November 2022! Join Autumn Saxton-Ross, VP of Education and Chief Equity Officer for NRPA, Laure Kosey, Director of Oak Brooke Park District and Jon Marquardt, Superintendent of Facilities for Skokie Park District as they discuss their approaches to inclusion in facilities, summer camper and staff policies, and recreation practices and programs in support of nonbinary and transgender inclusion.

Released October 2022! Join us for the third session in a series focused on innovation to learn about groundbreaking work that is helping improve communities. Learn more about San Francisco’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and a waterfront development that addressed key issues of economic, cultural and physical displacement.

New to conference? Then you don't want to miss this! Students, new professionals or distinguished professionals can all learn from a crash course of NRPA Conference including the different events, networking opportunities and where your best resources are located. Make the most of your time over your time at this year's NRPA Annual Conference with these tips, tricks and secrets.

Released September 2022! NRPA speaks with Seattle Parks and Recreation about how they developed and integrated technology to help frontline staff lead their work with equity in mind. This on-demand recording will be available on September 6, 2023.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to leverage federal funding to improve your community? Join us for this conversation with representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and NRPA! Get an overview of what’s available to your organizations and have the chance to ask questions about current and upcoming opportunities.

Playground safety isn’t just about the physical space and infrastructure. Park and recreation professionals also should consider how the social experiences of playground visitors can be improved through an equity lens. Join NRPA staff and playground experts for a conversation on how to promote positive experiences for anyone enjoying a playground.

With the increasing scarcity of water resources, water conservation is key to maintaining our natural resources and fiscally sustaining our organizations. Join Jim Laiche of The Toro Company as he explores important elements of water conservation through irrigation operations and design.

Every day, in communities across the country, park and recreation professionals are making their communities better places to live, learn, work and play through their role as stewards of Community Wellness Hubs. Learn more about NRPA’s vision for Community Wellness Hubs, explore ways park and recreation can improve health across seven dimensions of well-being, and hear from peers about the impact of their Community Wellness Hubs.

To wrap up Pride month, join a conversation as we explore how public parks have served as both places of joy and spaces of resistance for the LGBTQ+ community.