Park and Recreation Month - July
July is here! Check out NRPA’s toolkit with ideas for celebrating Park and Recreation Month. Read more
Depave for green space
When an anonymous donation was earmarked for a recreation area, but it wasn’t enough for both a playground and a safety surface, this group got creative. Ever hear of Depave – removing asphalt or concrete to reclaim green space? Read more
Screen time for green time
Need ideas to get your kids to trade screen time for green time? It may be easier than you think to get them outdoors. Read more
Soccer-related toys
With soccer fever in the air during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, The Toy Association suggests new innovative and engaging soccer-related toys to engage kids interested in the popular sport. Read more
Adventure badges for girls
Trail running, mountaineering, rock climbing, and backpacking – 12 new adventure badges are being developed for girls from kindergarten to senior year of high school. Read more
Landscape architect strategies
Landscape architects are tasked with finding cost-effective ways to design and build great parks and trails. Careful planning and community involvement are part of their strategies. Read more
Parks relieve stress
How can you relieve stress levels, tighten interpersonal relationships, improve mental health, and connect to nature? Visit local parks! Whether hiking, running, walking, or gathering with friends and family, all these activities can reduce stress. Read more
Sidewalk surfing
Have you wondered how sidewalk surfing began? Better known as skateboarding, the National Museum of Play offers insights into its history. Read more
Inclusive playgrounds in Anchorage
One girl’s struggle helped move Anchorage to be one of the top cities installing inclusive playgrounds beyond the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Read more
Play with blocks
What can you do to support your child’s school readiness skills? Let them play with blocks! That’s what a recent study from Purdue University found. Read more
