@NCRPA

NCRPA is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization, dedicated to the advancement of the park, recreation and leisure profession in our state.

 North Carolina
ncrpa.net
Joined August 2012
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More green spaces, updated park features, and better community facilities are on the way! 📷 Congratulations to the 25 local governments selected for the latest round of Parks & Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grants. #NCPol #NCGA
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Thank you to Governor Stein and members of the NC General Assembly for continuing to invest in North Carolina's local parks! #NCPol #NCGA Read Governor Stein’s full announcement: governor.nc.gov/.../governor…... More about PARTF Grants: ncparks.gov/about-us/grants/…
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Land for Tomorrow@land4tomorrow9 Dec 2022
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: The NC Recreation & Park Association ( @NCRPA ) is dedicated to empowering professionals and communities in the parks & rec industries in our state. Learn how our coalition educates and protects state lands here>> land4tomorrow.org/learn/
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J. Aaron Hipp@drhipp5 Oct 2021
Our @NCStateCNR @NCRPA work featured in @FuturityNews @NRPA_news today: Fewer people used city parks during first COVID-19 summer futurity.org/urban-parks-cov… @drktstevenson @jasonbocarro @scottogletree @kjlee_leisure @j_casper

Fewer people used city parks during first COVID-19 summer

Fewer people used urban parks during summer of 2020, a drop that more likely affected minorities and those from lower-income backgrounds.

futurity.org
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Congratulations to all of our @NCRPA SWAC e-sports award winners, especially Demi Covington who finished first place in the Mario Kart adult division. Demi is Mebane's and the NCRPA's first e-sports state champion in Mario Kart!
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10-Minute Walk@10MinWalk1 Jun 2021
Collectively, the 100 most populous cities have seen a 15% increase in their population within a #10MinWalk of a park since their inclusion in ParkScore. This represents more than 6M people that have a park within a 10-minute walk from home. Learn more: tpl.org/parkscore

ParkScore - Trust for Public Land

TPL uses ParkScore to evaluate city parks and walkability. Explore our collected data, see city park rankings and find out what cities have the best parks.

tpl.org
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NRPA news
@NRPA_news17 May 2021
The 2021 Park and Recreation Month logo is available now! Download the logo to use on any of your materials leading up to and throughout July 2021 to show your support and participation: bit.ly/3tSwdLt #OurParkAndRecStory @ACTIVEnetwork @merrelloutside
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NCRPA is looking for proposals from outstanding speakers across to present at our 2021 Conference in Winston-Salem, N.C. on October 25-27, 2021. Submit your session proposal now through June 8 at: forms.gle/krb4P51jKpmVJTMZ9 #parks #recreation #conference #ncparkscon
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SAVE THE DATE - @NCRPA will be hosting our 2021 Conference in Winston-Salem on October 25-27, 2021. We are excited to offer great educational opportunities and see many of our parks and recreation friends.
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10-Minute Walk@10MinWalk21 Apr 2021
Bravo to @REI and @tpl_org for calling out the ways that unequal access to the outdoors impacts health! We're working with Mayors to reach a goal of everyone living within a #10MinWalk of a park. rei.com/blog/news/park-acces…

The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for Expanding Park Access. Coalitions Push for Local Parks for...

Time outside can make people feel better, but not everyone has access to green spaces in their communities. Here's what's being done.

rei.com
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Esports Insider@esportsinsider11 Mar 2021
. @NCRPA has partnered with recreational esports tournament platform @PlayMCgg to launch the North Carolina Esports State Championship. Players who qualify to take part will compete in titles such as Rocket League, MarioKart, FIFA, and SmashBros. bit.ly/3bCHKJh
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TEDxCollegePark@TEDxCollegePark11 Mar 2021
Here they are! Our full presenter lineup for TEDxCollegePark 2021 #AnEqualFuture in no particular order. Although our presenters are unable to take the stage in person this year, their ideas and stories will all be unified under the topic of equality.❌
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Mission Control 🚀🎛@PlayMCgg11 Mar 2021
📢📢We are excited to partner with @NCRPA to bring recreational esports competition to North Carolina! Let's get gaming! missioncontrol.gg/updates/es… #GatherTogether
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Join NCRPA and NCBRAPP today at 1:30pm for a follow-up roundtable discussion to reflect on the themes and stories shared by Dr. Love & Ken Free last week and discuss key leadership principals. #ParksAndRec #leadership #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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This morning kicks off NCRPAs Therapeutic Rec Conference! #NCRPATR #parks #recreation
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TEDxCollegePark@TEDxCollegePark19 Feb 2021
We are ONE month away from TEDxCollegePark #AnEqualFuture!❌ Join us on March 19! As part of our mission to create #AnEqualFuture, this event is completely free so that anyone has a chance to access it! Have you registered yet? 💻 TEDxCollegePark.com
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Daniel W. Hatcher, MPH@hatchdw26 Jan 2021
Thank you @ncafterschool for introducing @HealthierGen to @TheNCSHP! Proud of this collaboration. #NorthCarolina friends, please spread the word: @Laurie_Stradley @ShauvonSWright @Owens_MovesOST @NCRPA @Pow_Its_Matt @KidsInParks @NCYMCAAlliance @KathyHigginsHG
NC Society of Hispanic Professionals (NCSHP)@TheNCSHP26 Jan 2021
In collaboration with Alliance for a Healthier Generation, we are excited to bring you bilingual workshops during the month of February! ¡En colaboración con Alliance for a Healthier Generation, nos complace ofrecerles talleres bilingües durante el mes de febrero!
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TEDxCollegePark@TEDxCollegePark26 Jan 2021
Don’t miss Reggie’s talk on 03.19.21 virtually 💻 Take a look at our previous posts to learn more about Reggie Williams.
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NC Recreation & Park Association retweeted
NRPA news
@NRPA_news18 Jan 2021
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a national day of service encouraging all people to volunteer to improve their communities. We encourage you to volunteer however possible today in honor of Dr. King's legacy. #MLKday Image: @TheKingCenter, 📸 by David Pillow
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