National Recreation and Park Association
National Recreation and Park Association
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The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation, and conservation efforts that en
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A Lifetime of Discovery
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A Lifetime of Discovery / This July, show your community members that parks and recreation are more than just playgrounds and rec centers. Show your community that "A Lifetime of Discovery" awaits at their local parks and recreation! #DiscoverJuly
Tricks for Healthy Halloween Treats
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Tricks for Healthy Halloween Treats / Halloween doesn't have to be just about giving candy! Check out these healthier treats anyone will love!
Fall Activities
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Fall Activities / Ideas, tips and more to have an active, healthy, fun fall season!
Winter Wonderland
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Winter Wonderland / Many want to go into hibernation during the winter months, but this board will provide you with tips and activities that will help you get through winter.
Health and Wellness
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Health and Wellness
Get Outside!
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Get Outside!
Get Gardening!
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Get Gardening! / Community gardening projects support healthy lifestyles, strengthen community bonds and connect people to nature. In 2013, Grow Your Park grants will fund 9 communities with the goal of donating fresh, community garden-grown produce to low-income families thanks to the Darden Foundation.
Get Active!
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Get Active!
Get Reading!
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Get Reading!
Get on the Trail!
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Get on the Trail! / Trails connect people to nature, foster healthy activity such as walking and biking, and by their very nature, help protect natural places - making communities more livable. Local parks and rec are improving our Great American Trails and open spaces through the support of the Darden Foundation and LongHorn Steakhouse.
Get Learning!
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Get Learning! / The NRPA Annual Conference is the premier annual event of the park and recreation community. The three-day conference brings together more than 7,000 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates and industry suppliers for amazing networking opportunities, hundreds of educational sessions and the industry's largest trade show showcasing the products and services of nearly 400 exhibitors. NRPA also offers numerous professional development schools held throughout the year.
Parks Build Community!
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Parks Build Community! / Parks Build Community—is an ongoing national initiative demonstrating the transformative value of parks and recreation on the health and vitality of communities across America. The vision: to select an urban park in need of revitalization—specifically in an underserved area—and transform the property into a thriving gathering place for youth and adults.
Get Together!
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Get Together!
Get Advocating!
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Get Advocating!
Get Exploring!
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Get Exploring!
Get Walking!
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Get Walking! / As a vital community resource, parks and recreation are central to the walking movement and have an opportunity to significantly impact public health and the environment. The following resources can help you learn more, promote walking and create walkable communities.
Get Wild!
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Get Wild! / In 2012, we asked you to GET WILD with us for Park and Recreation Month! Here's how you celebrated!
Recreation Trends
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Recreation Trends / Trends for rec professionals to watch in 2013
Reserve America
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Reserve America / Finding what you are looking for in camping and RV sites can be an experience in itself. Sometimes what you find on your own can be a disappointment. Reserve America knows all the ins and outs of these sites. Helping plan and reserve for trips is a gift that so few can experience like this.
You in Our #NationalParks
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You in Our #NationalParks / We want photos of YOU in our #nationalpark, to remind our leaders what's at stake. Photos of you smiling on a mountaintop… exhausted after paddling upstream for hours… taking that first sip of hot chocolate by the campfire. Use the #NPCAPics and share photos of you in the parks! Who knows, your photo could be used in our promotions! THANK YOU!
Show UR Love!
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Show UR Love! / Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. This July, we want everyone talking about what they love about parks and recreation and why parks and recreation are so vital in our lives!
Super July
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PartnerWise
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PartnerWise
Park & Rec Month - 80s Style!
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Park & Rec Month - 80s Style! / This July we’re celebrating 30 years of Park and Recreation Month and the enduring importance of parks and recreation for the world. From the start, parks were created to serve the people — to give them a place to appreciate nature, exercise, socialize and have fun. This mission lives on and will continue to intensify into the future. This July, let’s celebrate the past, present and future of parks and recreation!