Who said writing a policy can’t be fun? Whether you are preparing to write a policy, procedure or plan for CAPRA Accreditation or for your own purposes, this presentation will guide you on your writing journey from the title page to appendices. Learn how to create a table of contents using styles in Microsoft Word, how to add signature block and other technical tips for document creation. Explore various methods for creating your content: How do you know what to include? What to change? What to delete altogether? When is it appropriate to use AI and when should you rely on other resources? We will explore the individual process I use for policy writing and tips I have learned through my experiences as a CAPRA Reviewer and content creator for numerous “P-words,” including a recreation program plan, policy manuals for state and volunteer boards, standard operating procedures and policies for the Town of Parker, numerous employee manuals, training documents, and other various written documents. Participants of all writing abilities will leave with a variety of practical tips and tools to create their own policy, procedure or plan. Can the “P” word be fun? Maybe...but can they be effective and useful? Definitely!

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!

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.

Enjoy this session from the NRPA 2024 Virtual Conference! Like many park and recreation organizations, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) faced dramatic changes to its workforce, both during and prior to the pandemic disruption in 2020. Longtime staff members departing via retirement, layoffs or by seeking promotional opportunities elsewhere resulted in a loss of institutional memory — a major roadblock in bringing forward the next leaders in parks and recreation. When THPRD first started to see the impact of these losses, its leaders believed that seeking accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) would present an ideal opportunity to document and formalize processes and serve as a succession planning tool. Both in the agency’s initial accreditation, and its first reaccreditation — which occurred post-pandemic — THPRD saw a true value in evaluating processes, prioritizing critical long-range planning and measuring successes. Through their CAPRA journey, THPRD was able to engage emerging leaders by pairing them with tenured managers to share information and formalize processes, thereby providing critically needed workforce and leadership development opportunities. This session will provide tips, tricks and advice on using CAPRA as your leadership development pipeline.

Released April 2025! Learn how to use our robust Environmentally Sustainable Parks Assessment Tool. This online learning event offers insight into the capabilities of this tool and its possibilities to support a holistic approach to your agency’s environmental sustainability plans, policies and practices.