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NRPA Conference 2025 was a huge success! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined our speed sessions, expert Q&As, and hands-on activities, we loved connecting with you in Orlando and left inspired. Missed it or want more? Explore our free resources at https://hubs.la/Q03KbKQ10

Just 1 week away! 🌟 Don’t miss Shared Spaces, Shared Futures: Increasing Park Access Through School Joint-Use Agreements, a free webinar on Oct 1, 2–3:30 PM ET. Discover how school–park partnerships can transform underused schoolyards into vibrant, inclusive community parks. We’ll explore equity-focused site selection, data-driven planning, and practical frameworks for successful joint-use agreements. 👉 Use code COMMUNITY to register today: https://hubs.la/Q03KbF0z0

💡 Looking to diversify funding for your parks and programs? Join the free CORE and NRPA Council Connection webinar: Alternative Funding Strategies for Sustainable Community Impact 🗓️ October 21 | 2–3:15 PM (ET) Discover practical ways to secure grants, corporate sponsorships, public-private partnerships, and in-kind donations, plus real-world examples of how agencies are turning alternative funding into thriving parks and services. 👉 Register now with code COMMUNITY and build stronger cross-sector partnerships! https://hubs.la/Q03J97xs0

🍂 Fall is the perfect season for family walks! Cool air, colorful leaves, and endless opportunities to explore together. Make every stroll more fun and connected with Pathways for Play, your guide to designing trails that blend play, learning, and adventure for all ages. 👉 Download the free guide today and start creating playful pathways in your community: https://hubs.la/Q03J8Rdv0

Put Universal Design at the heart of every destination you create. 🌎♿ The Beyond the Minimums guidebook is your roadmap to designing inclusive, seamless spaces where people of all abilities can move, play, and connect every step of the way. From parking and trails to play areas and social hubs, discover practical strategies and community-driven insights to make every feature welcoming and functional. 📘 Lead with inclusion. 👉 Download the free Beyond the Minimums guidebook today and start designing spaces built for everyone: https://hubs.la/Q03J9bJh0

Play isn’t just for kids, it’s for everyone. 🌿✨ Outdoor play builds joy, health & connection at every age. Ready to bring intergenerational play to your community? 👉 Download the free guide to get inspired: https://hubs.la/Q03HHqwB0 What’s your favorite way to spend time outside? Drop your go-to activity in the comments!

🌟 Play is essential for health at every age! 🌟 Join physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker Dr. Bowen F. White for Living a Healthier Playful Life, Part 2 of our Science of Play Series. Discover how play reduces stress, boosts mental health, and strengthens authentic human connection and leave with strategies to bring more playfulness into your daily life and community. 🗓️ Don’t miss this inspiring live event. Register with code COMMUNITY here → https://hubs.la/Q03J873n0 #ScienceOfPlay #WellbeingThroughPlay #HealthyCommunities

From patty-cake to playground adventures, every child deserves moments of laughter, connection, and belonging. 🌈 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design® helps communities create spaces where all children, of every ability and background, can play and thrive together. ✨ Download your free copy: https://hubs.la/Q03HHsCT0

⏰ Only 5 days left! Don’t miss Stronger Together: Leveraging Research, Resources & Relationships. Join CORE + NRPA’s Ethnic Minority Society to explore how research, education, and partnerships fuel inclusion, funding, and community wellness. Plus, access CEU-eligible trainings and real-world strategies to grow your impact. 👉 Secure your spot now—register FREE with code COMMUNITY: https://hubs.ly/Q03GfNPP0

🌳Shared Spaces, Shared Futures: Increasing Park Access Through School Joint-Use Agreements 🌳 Join us October 1 for a FREE webinar on how schools and parks can collaborate to turn underutilized schoolyards into vibrant, equitable community spaces. Explore partnerships, policies, staffing models, and strategies that prioritize health, accessibility, and sustainability for people of all abilities. 👉 Register for with code COMMUNITY! 🔗https://hubs.la/Q03GfPFd0