Keeping Up

Saint Paul Receives #2 Ranking

The City of Saint Paul was again named one of the best city park systems in the nation by the Trust for Public Land. The ParkScore index measures park systems according to fi ve categories: equity, access, acreage, investment, and amenities. According to the City of Saint Paul’s website, they are proud of the progress they have made providing access and investment in Saint Paul, and the steps taken towards leveraging their effect on climate. They will continue to strive for improvement and to strategically invest in areas that have been historically underserved, or are experiencing rapid population growth, to further meet the needs of all who call Saint Paul home. To learn more about the Trust for Public Land ParkScore index, visit tpl.org/parkscore

National Park and Recreation Professionals Day

As part of Park and Recreation Month, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is celebrating Park and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 15. This is a day to rise up for all the dedicated professionals who build strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. On July 15, NRPA encourages all park and recreation agencies to host an event celebrating their staff. Be sure to share how you’re celebrating on social media by tagging NRPA and using #RiseUpJuly and #NRPAParkandRecDay! Promote the celebration in your own community and create a tribute to those who selfl essly deliver high-quality experiences and opportunities and keep our parks clean, safe, welcoming, inclusive and ready to use. Park and Recreation Professionals Day originally began with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) as a statewide celebration in 2019, and NRPA is taking it nationwide again this year.