30 | 2023 National Recreation and Park Association CONCLUSIONS The 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review and NRPA Park Metrics comprise the most comprehensive park and recreation-related data, benchmarks and insights that inform park and recreation agency professionals, key stakeholders and the public about the state of the park and recreation industry. These resources provide all those who care about quality parks and recreation with various tools. 1. Guidance on the resources dedicated to and performance of parks and recreation. How does your local park and recreation agency measure up in terms of providing open spaces, recreation opportunities and programming relative to your peer agencies? Is your agency properly staffed or sufficiently funded compared to others? 2. Data that enable informed decisions on the optimal set of service and facility offerings. Park and recreation agency leaders do not make decisions based on a one-size-fits-all standard that does not reflect individual communities’ unique circumstances and needs. Instead, these metrics enable park and recreation professionals to compare their agencies with others they view as peers. 3. Comprehensive data demonstrating the broad offerings and programming that represent the full definition of parks and recreation. The information in this report helps demonstrate to policymakers, key stakeholders, the media and the general public the full breadth of service offerings and responsibilities of park and recreation professionals and their agencies throughout the United States. Park and recreation professionals can use the 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review and NRPA Park Metrics in conjunction with NRPA’s other research resources and tools to ensure all members of their community have access to high-quality park and recreation amenities and services.
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