2024 NRPA Agency Performance Review | 27 CONCLUSIONS Park and recreation agencies are integral to the quality of life in communities. To sustain and continuously improve this beneficial relationship between parks and recreation and the public it serves, NRPA encourages park and recreational professionals to remain up to date on how their agencies compare to peer agencies. The 2024 NRPA Agency Performance Review provides the opportunity to analyze agency performance in relation to other agencies of similar size across the United States. The resources provided in this report give park and recreation professionals, stakeholders and others who are interested in the success of parks and recreation further insight into agency operations across the country by providing: 1. Up-to-date data to compare agency performance – With relevant data and metrics, park and recreation professionals can see where their agencies stand regarding funding, programming, budgeting and other key areas compared to agencies with similar population sizes. These data allow agencies to make informed decisions about their future operations that influence overall performance. 2. Resource and operation guidance – To encourage optimal operations across park and recreation agencies, the data and metrics offered give agency leaders a better understanding of how to successfully run their agencies and manage their operations. 3. Comprehensive data to better understand operations and responsibilities – The comprehensive data and information provided in this report further demonstrate the importance of offering adequate programming, facilities and other resources in communities. The responsibilities of park and recreation professionals vary by agency, but the 2024 NRPA Agency Performance Report provides an in-depth understanding of these responsibilities, highlighting the important role agencies play in communities across the United States. NRPA encourages park and recreation professionals to use the 2024 NRPA Agency Performance Review in conjunction with other internal and external tools and resources — including those found on the NRPA website (nrpa. org/APR and nrpa.org/ParkMetrics) — to better understand how their agencies can provide their communities with the best amenities and services possible, and make the case for increased personnel and funding.
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