How do we rebuild open spaces that are sustainable and conducive to healthy lifestyles for diverse communities?

On March 2, the National Park’s Community Shuttle brought the Bayview Network for Elders to Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park.

This is my park. The founder of Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp, taught me this mantra. Claiming belonging is a powerful tool in their work of cultivating nature connection with African Americans.

The following is a Q & A interview with National Park Service Urban Fellow, Kieron Slaughter who is working in Richmond, CA at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front.

In May, 30 professionals gathered in Yosemite National Park to pioneer a solution-based conversation about inclusion, relevancy, and diversity in outdoor spaces.

Parks must examine all tools at their disposal to build authentic connections with those they seek to serve.

The NPS Urban fellows will put into action the Urban Agenda’s vision of how NPS can engage urban communities in new and enhanced ways.

In honor of National Women's Health Week, we're shedding light on a structural issue that comes at the intersection of women's health and park use. Namely, we're wondering where are all the women in parks. 

Last week, during the City Parks Alliance Greater and Greener Conference, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis announced the launch of their Urban Agenda.