NRPA is committed to the development and delivery of learning opportunities -- creating and distributing research, standards, and leading practices -- to its members. Furthermore, NRPA encourages a proactive learning community where agencies share their diverse management and operating practices.
The Knowledge Center is a recent addition to NRPA's E-Learning environment and a resource intended to satisfy the unique needs of our members. In the Knowledge Center, members can view documents used by agencies around country. The ability to share information amongst peers is a wonderful way to gather resources and stay up-to-date with best practices and new trends in the field. Documents currently available in the Knowledge Center include: strategic plans, accreditation standard documentation, program guides, codes and ordinances, and much more.
NRPA encourages all member agencies to share their relevant materials -- if they are essential to you, they may be a great reference for others. Send your documents to knowledgecenter@nrpa.org and our online learning team will post them.
January's Highlight: Operations & Administration
- Visit the Knowledge Center to view a sample Joint Use Agreement between the Evanston Parks and Recreation District (Wyoming) and a local school district. Presented in the document: term of agreement; budget and finances of the Board; management and maintenance of parks, grounds, and facilities; joint-use policy; use of premises; and so on.
Recent additions to the Knowledge Center:
- Children & Youth, "Leisure Education in the Schools: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for All Children and Youth" (AAPAR, position paper)
- Environment & Conservation, "Conservation Leaders in Our Communities: Report of the NRPA Conservation Task Force"
- Fundraising, "RFP for Sponsorship Development Solicitation and Sales" (Ocean City, Maryland)
As always, we welcome feedback and suggestions. Please contact Hayley Jackson with your input.