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2022 Finalists Announced for NRPA Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced the finalists for the 2022 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

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National Park Foundation Supports Climate Resiliency Through Service Corps Program

The National Park Foundation announced its fiscal year 2022 investment in service corps programs across the country. Many of the service corps programs are helping parks be more climate resilient and helping people deepen their environmental stewardship.

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SFIA Releases Second Batch of Single Sport Reports for Fitness Activities

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released its second of three batches of 2022 Single Sport Reports, including 24 new individual reports for fitness activities.

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LWCF Coalition Applauds Grants Expanding Access to Parks

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Coalition applauded the announcement by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, for $61 million to be allocated to communities across the country through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program.

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Experts Point to Safe Spaces Away From Busy Streets as Essential to Inspiring People to Get Active

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy announced results from its latest survey of outdoor trail use and physical activity. Findings show the impactful role the nation's trails can serve in helping Americans become more physically active.

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Parks for People & the Planet: Landscape Design Aligns Community Wants With Nature's Needs

Landscape architects and park designers continue to find new and innovative ways to conserve land while increasing recreation programming in communities across the country.

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Playground Design: Keeping Safety at the Forefront

As new types of playgrounds are designed, it's important to keep safety front and center, continually analyzing new designs to protect children from serious injury.

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Disc Golf Takes Off: Ideas for Your Own Disc Golf Course Project

Whether you've got an extra pocket of undeveloped space in an existing location or you're looking to create a destination for disc golf enthusiasts, adding disc golf can expand your possibilities.

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Dog Parks: Tips for Planning & Revitalizing Your Dog Park

Dog parks have maintained and grown their popularity over the past decade. Whether you're planning a new park or just want to give your old park new life, here are some surefire steps to success.

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Trail Mix: The Diverse & Transformative Power of Trails

There's been an explosion of interest in biking and being outdoors as the pandemic has settled in, for just about every demographic. Take a look at how well-planned and well-managed trails can be a boon for their communities.

For more information, read Trail Mix: The Diverse & Transformative Power of Trails.

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