We are proud to announce new material for the Aquatic Facility Operator certification program📄 This includes the Aquatic Facility Operator Manual (8th edition), course PowerPoint, exam, and a new course offering — the Aquatic Facility Operator Blended Learning Course. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4yjq8VX #PowerOfParks #ParksAndRec #Aquatics #Recreation #Parks
National Recreation and Park Association
Non-profit Organizations
Ashburn, VA 39,618 followers
Because everyone deserves a great park
About us
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.
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http://www.nrpa.org
External link for National Recreation and Park Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Ashburn, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1965
Locations
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Primary
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148, US
Employees at National Recreation and Park Association
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Breece Robertson
Turning Data and Information into Insights and Inspiration | Serves on National Boards and Committees | Author - "Protecting the Places We Love"
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Rebecca Armstrong
Co-Founder, CEO at NORTH, CampaignUS 40 Over 40, Ad Age Best Places to Work, Ad Age Small Agency of the Year
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Doug Vance
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Charissa Hipp
Storyteller | Nonprofit Strategist | Nature Connection Advocate & Guide | Project Manager
Updates
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Joining us in Atlanta? Check out all the ways you can explore the city ⬇️ #NRPAConference2024 #WhereYouBelong https://bit.ly/4eoO6tJ
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Get ready for #NRPAConference2024 by downloading the NRPA Events App📱 Inside the app you'll find speaker bios, event detail, features for building your schedule, and we'll send you real-time announcements for any schedule or room changes. Explore all the app resources and download: https://bit.ly/3ZD7qPc #WhereYouBelong
NRPA Events App - NRPA 2024 Annual Conference
https://conference.nrpa.org
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Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a repeat visitor to our Annual Conference, you might be wondering what’s in store for you inside this year’s Atlanta exhibit hall. Here are answers to six frequently asked questions that will help you navigate this expansive space and make you glad that you stopped by: https://bit.ly/4gLBGNN #NRPAConference2024 #WhereYouBelong
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We are thrilled to welcome three wonderful grant opportunities from Musco Lighting, Susan Crown Exchange ESPN, and Nike. With these partnerships, grants will be provided to agencies to support the implementation of key strategies that advance youth sport equity. Our Youth Sports Equity Framework and the focus of these grants will help close the play equity gap in youth sports across the country. As one of the largest providers of out-of-school time programming in the nation, reaching over 40 million youth each year, parks and recreation has the power to bring the benefits of youth sports to all youth. You can learn more and apply to these three grants at the link below. We are excited to continue our youth sport work with the help of these new and returning partners! Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3zBVXES Nike Musco Lighting Susan Crown Exchange ESPN #PowerOfParks #YouthSports #ParksAndRec #ParkAccess
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Apply for the next round of Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance.🌱 Recognizing that outdoor recreation is a large and growing sector of the economy nationwide, the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program was formed in 2019 to provide planning assistance to small towns and rural communities to help them boost their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their main streets. The program is a partnership between EPA's Office of Community Revitalization, the USDA Forest Service, the Northern Border Regional Commission, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Denali Commission. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm Eastern on October 16, 2024. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/47GyrmE #PowerOfParks
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities 2024 Application | US EPA
epa.gov
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Looking to improve your skills as a youth-serving professional? Join us, the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, Laureus USA, and Nike for the “Building Resilience Through Sport” workshop this October 7 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This no-cost, in-person learning opportunity will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to apply a healing-centered lens to interactions with youth — specifically, the power of sports to heal. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3ZieJeQ #PowerOfParks #YouthSports #Mentor #Coach #ParksAndRec #Training #Atlanta
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What do you think will be the most important piece of NRPA’s new strategic plan? As a member of NRPA’s strategic plan task force, Carolyn McKnight quickly realized the new strategic direction was very unique to the profession and would take us in a direction that would lift us from “nice to have services” to true community impact players. We have been trying to articulate our value and essential nature for far too long, and this plan, if embraced and fully implemented, will change how everyone views parks and recreation. This new direction will help elevate how we think about what we do, how we relate to each other, and how we collaborate with other entities. Read the full blog from Carolyn McKnight, CPRP, NRPA’s former board chair, former executive director at East Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission, and CEO/Owner of Eagle Methods, LLC: https://lnkd.in/e_6qikhA #PowerOfParks #WhereYouBelong #ParksAndRec #NRPAConference2024
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Support park and recreation professionals in Western NC who have been displaced by the impacts of Hurricane Helene. If you can donate, thank you! Otherwise, please share to support these parks and recreation staff. https://bit.ly/3TSAbE2
Donate to Support Displaced Parks & Recreation Staff in Western NC, organized by Michelle Wells
gofundme.com
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Cohort 2 applications for our Sustainability in Practice program are open! Rural and suburban park and recreation professionals are invited to apply for this dynamic 16-week, cohort-style program. Alongside a community-based organization partner, gain technical support and engage in peer learning. The application period for Cohort 2 will close on November 15, 2024. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/47V2gjT #PowerOfParks #SustainableParks