A new report by the NRPA reveals that park and recreation professionals play a vital role in implementing sustainability initiatives in communities across the country. The report, titled "Sustainability in Parks and Recreation," provides insights into agency sustainability goals, practices, financial and political support, and challenges faced in achieving greater success.

 
The survey results are encouraging for landscape architects, who can partner with park and recreation agencies to design and implement sustainable practices. Landscape architects play a critical role in creating green spaces that promote environmental sustainability, protect natural habitats, and maximize benefits for communities.

As Kevin Roth, NRPA vice president of research, evaluation, and technology, notes, "The parks and open spaces they manage maximize the benefits of nature to achieve positive and equitable health and economic impacts at the community level."

A few key findings in the survey revealed that 88 percent of U.S. adults support sustainability initiatives in their local parks. The specific sustainability measure listed included planting trees and native plants and updating the existing lighting.

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