They invest in and champion the work of professionals in the field to advocate for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

NRPA has a network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates who represent the public spaces in both urban and rural environments.

NRPA supports the field of parks and recreation in multiple ways including professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, and publications.

[2] The history and heritage of the public park and recreation field is preserved by the Joseph Lee Memorial Library and Archives located in NRPA's headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia.

It partners up with many other respected organizations to provide a community with access to healthcare, cultural understanding and economic aid.