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As a former Parks and Recreation professional I can say the episodes I did watch did have some similarities. There are many days I miss the profession, being surrounded by so many peers who are very passionate about their careers. Parks and Recreation professionals provide programs and services for people when they are not working. Thus, typically involves many nights and weekends. Parks and Recreation professionals also where many hats. Marketing, Budgeting, Leadership, and Creative Programming. If you were in facilities you also developed a skill set in understanding Safety, OSHA, Project Management, Janitorial, HVAC, Electrical and unfortunately Plumbing. Hats off to my past professional peers, colleagues, friends. #mnrpa #parksandrecreation #diversity #arenamanagement

Happy National Park Week (April 20-28, 2024)! National Park Week is an annual week for celebration & recognition of the US National Parks. The National Park Service was founded in 1916, while the 1st official national park – Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 via a law signed by President Ulysses S. Grant. Since then, the U.S. has amassed 63 national parks, from Alaska to the Florida Keys. To visit all of them, you’ll need to travel to 31 states and two U.S. territories: American Samoa & the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are also 429 national park sites in the U.S. that fall into several categories such as National Battlefields, National Historic Sites, National Monuments, National Seashores, & National Recreation Areas. Vising all US National Parks is on the top of my Bucket List and my current count is 40. National parks are special places that create lasting memories for everyone. Whether it’s the breathtaking views, historical significance, or personal connections, these natural wonders leave an incredible mark on our hearts. My journey to national parks always provides me true enjoyment, solace, inspiration, powerful experiences & life-changing moments while surrounded by nature. “If you truly love nature, you’ll find beauty everywhere”. #USNationalParks #YourParkStory #MyParkStory

Outstanding addition to a body of research highlighting the power of parks to generate economic benefits in cities.

Thanks to the efforts of park and recreation professionals through the United States, local park and recreation agencies generated more than $201 billion in economic activity and supported more than 1.1 million jobs in 2021. Beyond the nationwide impact, this report shows the economic contribution of parks and recreation at the state level too. The estimates of total economic impacts include the direct, indirect and induced effects of operations and capital spending by local park and recreation agencies in each state and the District of Columbia. Access the report: https://lnkd.in/gPjpsFpi #PowerOfParks #WhereYouBelong #NRPAResearch National Recreation and Park Association Florida Recreation and Park Association Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society

The Top 5 National Parks in Michigan

🌳 Dive into our latest blog post, "Engaging the Community: 6 Strategies for Parks and Recreation Departments"! Discover innovative ways to bring your community together and enhance your local parks. 🌟 Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/gxvxFzeW #RecDesk #CommunityEngagement #ParksAndRec #GetInvolved #Blog

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The Top 8 State Parks in Indiana

The Top 8 State Parks in Indiana

The Top 8 State Parks in Indiana