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<p>NRPA in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute are leading a nationwide movement to <strong><a title="10 Minute Walk" href="/EPiServer/CMS/Content/our-work/partnerships/initiatives/10-minute-walk,,33873/?epieditmode=False">ensure there’s a great park within a 10-Minute Walk</a></strong> of every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America.</p>

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<p>The 10-Minute Walk campaign works to ensure 100% of people in the U.S. have safe access to a quality park or green space within a 10-minute walk to home by 2050. <strong><a title="10 Minute Walk" href="/EPiServer/CMS/Content/our-work/partnerships/initiatives/10-minute-walk,,33873/?epieditmode=False">Apply by Aug. 2 for grants and technical assistance</a></strong> to make this a reality.</p>




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<p>NRPA’s awards programs highlight efforts of those who go above and beyond to make a difference in the community. <strong><a title="NRPA Awards: Apply Now!" href="/EPiServer/CMS/Content/our-work/awards,,32908/?epieditmode=False">Apply for your NRPA award, scholarship or fellowship</a></strong> now through March 29, 2019.</p>--></div></div></div></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/careers-education/" title="Careers">Careers<i class="icon-triangle-green icon-after"></i></a><div class="megamenu-panel position-absolute"><div class="flexbox-container"><div class="megamenu-subnav-links"><ul class="megamenu-link-col"><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/careers-education/start-your-career/" title="Start Your Career">Start Your Career</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/careers-education/careers/" title="Grow Your Career">Grow Your Career</a></li><li><a href="https://careercenter.nrpa.org/" title="Career Center" target="_blank">Career Center</a><ul><li><a href="https://careercenter.nrpa.org/employers/" title="Post a Job" target="_blank">Post a Job</a><li><a href="https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/" title="Find a Job" target="_blank">Find a Job</a></ul></li></ul></div><div class="megamenu-feature"><p><a href="/link/6fdb41029a024449a1457c39975233de.aspx" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/link/d10365eb04374911a56abf5cd8af46ef.aspx" height="200" width="290" /></a></p>
<p>"<a href="/link/6fdb41029a024449a1457c39975233de.aspx" target="_blank">A Choice Career: Parks and Recreation</a>" is a powerful, interview-driven video that highlights real people and real stories, showcasing the diverse opportunities in the field.</p>
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<p><strong><a title="Webinar: Dynamic Partnerships: Creating a New Vision for Atlanta’s Parks" href="https://learning.nrpa.org/products/dynamic-partnerships-creating-a-new-vision-for-atlantas-parks" target="_blank">Chat with partnership experts</a></strong> in our upcoming webinar on July 12 at 2 p.m. ET. This will be a unique and engaging experience to discuss how Atlanta is creating a new vision for their parks.</p>

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<p>Watch 18 recorded education sessions and 10 speed sessions from the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference with NRPA Live. Learn about the latest trends from thought leaders in the field, gain access to conference-related content and earn CEUs. <strong><a title="NRPA LIVE" href="https://learning.nrpa.org/nrpa-live-2019?utm_source=mega-menu&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_term=2019&amp;utm_content=NRPA_Live&amp;utm_campaign=nrpa_conf" target="_blank">Start watching today</a></strong>.</p>
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<p>Becoming a <strong><a title="Become a CPRP" href="/link/4911484f5ab64ab99c92dd182d06176d.aspx">Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)</a></strong>&nbsp;will not only keep your expertise fresh, but also help you achieve greater health, resilience and equity outcomes in your community. <strong><a title="Become a CPRP" href="/link/4911484f5ab64ab99c92dd182d06176d.aspx"><br /></a></strong></p></div></div></div></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/" title="Conference & Events">Conference & Events<i class="icon-triangle-green icon-after"></i></a><div class="megamenu-panel position-absolute"><div class="flexbox-container"><div class="megamenu-subnav-links"><ul class="megamenu-link-col"><li><a href="https://conference.nrpa.org/" title="NRPA Annual Conference">NRPA Annual Conference</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/nrpa-annual-conference/exhibit/" title="Exhibit at the Conference" target="_blank">Exhibit at the Conference</a></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/" title="Park and Recreation Month">Park and Recreation Month</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/proclamation-tips/" title="Proclaim July as Park and Recreation Month In Your Community">Proclaim July as Park and Recreation Month In Your Community</a><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/park-and-recreation-professionals-day/" title="Park and Recreation Professionals Day">Park and Recreation Professionals Day</a></ul></li></ul><ul class="megamenu-link-col"><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/family-fitness-day/" title="Family Health & Fitness Day">Family Health & Fitness Day</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/mentoring-month/" title="National Mentoring Month">National Mentoring Month</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/earth-month/" title="Earth Month">Earth Month</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/mental-health-month/" title="Mental Health Awareness Month">Mental Health Awareness Month</a></li></ul><ul class="megamenu-link-col"><li><a href="https://www.nrpa.org/events/industry-calendar/" title="Industry Calendar">Industry Calendar</a></li></ul></div><div class="megamenu-feature"><p>&nbsp;<a title="NRPA Annual Conference" href="/link/08527af904294b02bae8842cc8f805a7.aspx"><img alt="" src="/link/a523354fbeda40c694075b1cf5e5cd1d.aspx" height="200" width="290" /></a></p>
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