article thumbnail

Talking About the National Recreation and Park Association

Park Leaders

Parks can be a great antidote to social isolation and mental health struggles. Yet the only way to do that effectively is to invest in our parks and make sure that the experience that people have when they go is positive and supportive of those health outcomes.” It only seemed right to have her join for a conversation.

article thumbnail

Celebrating Pride Month in Parks and Recreation — Episode 138

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

after a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country. after a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country. As park and recreation professionals, you have the power to lead this charge through building inclusive, safe spaces, supporting your LGBTQ+ staff and community members, and creating a culture of belonging.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Rise Up for Parks and Recreation This July — Episode 116

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

It is officially our favorite month of the year here on Open Space Radio, and I’m so excited to celebrate Park and Recreation Month throughout July.

article thumbnail

What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

Land banks are a powerful tool to address vacant properties in rural communities, and West Virginia passed land bank enabling legislation in 2014. Addressing vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—what some call “ blighted ” properties—is not just a “city” problem. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

article thumbnail

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The agency awarded $3 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants to help regions build back better, create good jobs, and shore up travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors that were hard hit by the COVID-10 pandemic. EDA is a federal agency within the U.S.

article thumbnail

The Great American Outdoors Act Is Law, Part I — Episode 073

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

This legislation will definitively fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF is the most important source of federal funding to create and develop local parks, trails, boat launches, sports fields, and other recreation areas and park infrastructure that enrich our communities.

article thumbnail

The Great American Outdoors Act is Law, Part II – Episode 074

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

On today’s episode — part two of our coverage — we’ll be speaking with two members of Congress who played integral roles in getting this historic piece of legislation passed and subsequently signed into law last month. and their favorite parks when they’re home in New Mexico and Pennsylvania, respectfully.