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July 22, 2020 17:40 ET | Source: National Recreation and Park Association

NRPA Applauds Congressional Passage of Great American Outdoors Act

Ashburn, Va, July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Great American Outdoors Act. This final vote on the legislation sends the Great American...
March 08, 2018 13:00 ET | Source: National Recreation and Park Association

New Report: Local Parks Generate More Than $154 Billion in U.S. Economic Activity

Ashburn, Virginia, March 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report issued by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) demonstrates the vast economic impact of our nation’s local parks....
June 28, 2017 11:00 ET | Source: National Recreation and Park Association

Discover the Power of Play This July During Park and Recreation Month

Ashburn, Va., June 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This July, during Park and Recreation Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) challenges everyone to get their play on with their...
September 23, 2015 12:08 ET | Source: National Recreation and Park Association

National Recreation and Park Association Identifies National Economic Value of Local Parks

ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is set to expire in just one week's time and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) calls on...