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Programming for Success in Parks and Recreation

Let's Talk Parks

Parks and Recreation programs are one of the key ways of delivering service to thousands of community members every year. In this conversation, Becky sits down with Chris Bass (Parks & Recreation Director, City of Douglasville) to discuss the in’s and out’s of programming for success.

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Modern Local Parks & Recreation Strategy 2023: Strategic Planning Tips & Considerations | GovPilot

GovPilot

Local parks, sports facilities, and public event spaces play an integral role in your citizens’ quality of life.

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We’re Stronger Together — Episode 147

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

as she’s known in many circles — is not only one of the most stylish park and recreation professionals out there, but she also is an expert and an innovator when it comes to change management, professional development, strategic planning and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Dr. Tiffany Johnson — or Dr. J.,

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Resident Engagement in Vacant Lot Greening: Empowering Communities for Neighborhood Revitalization

Center for Community Progress

Greening programs support the systematic upkeep of vacant lots and may include activities such as obtaining professional mowing services or engaging residents to purchase and maintain side lots, mow community lots, plant gardens, or create pocket parks. It has been lightly edited and condensed for the web. In this chapter, Laney A.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Seasonality, Activation and Public Art as an element of facilities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

For example the Salt Lake City park master plan, ReImagine Nature , does discuss programming and activation. Still, a majority of parks master plans don't address these items in a systematic enough way. Plan for all age segments and demographics. Not so much public art. households with dogs, families, etc.).

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How to Center Equity in All That We Do — Episode 076

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

With NRPA’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan, we made a commitment to centering equity in all that we do. Whether through the lens of public health, criminal justice, climate change or who has safe, reliable access to a park in their community, equity is essential. EDT, and more!