2022 Magazines

2022 California Parks & Recreation Magazine Index:

Winter 2022, Volume 78, No. 1

2022 Conference Highlights
Yes!!!! The CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo is back live on March 8-11, 2022. Here is a look at what is returning and what is new to the annual conference and expo.

Getting Girls Into the Game for a Lifetime of Success
Title IX will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this June and AB 2404 is going on 18 years. But what is the current state of women’s sports in our communities? Here is a guide to help you on the continued path to equal access.

Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Recreation
Broadening the scope of our efforts to embrace gender spectrum inclusion is an opportunity for local park and recreation agencies to make a real difference in their communities.

Play and Personality in Park and Recreation Stories
Here are five valuable strategies that will empower your agency to tell its story and reinforce the value of parks and recreation.

Trends into Possibilities
Every year at the beginning of a new year, the pundits from all areas of specialization come up with their predictions for the coming year and often beyond.

Spring 2022, Volume 78, No. 2

2022 Conference Highlights
Excitement levels were high and it was very evident how happy everyone was to be back in person!!!! The CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo was back live on March 8-11, 2022. Here is a look back at the events, education, networking and fun.

Youth Sports: Economics, Ethics & Equity
Title IX will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this June and AB 2404 is going on 18 years. But what is the current state of women’s sports in our communities? Here is a guide to help you on the continued path to equal access.

Trends into Possibilities
What is youth sports role in a community and the stats showing youth sports activity.

Research Review: Social Determinants of Health
An academic look at recreation-related health outcomes in your agency’s community.

Summer 2022, Volume 78, No. 3

A Recreation Department's Response to a Mass Shooting
In 2019 The City of Gilroy was rocked by a mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The Recreation Department was called in as part of the emergency operations team. Read on to learn how quickly things can change.

The City of El Segundo takes Pickleball to the National Level

Pickleball in El Sugundo had humble beginnings but big aspirations which culminated in it 
hosting a national tournament.

Developing Culturally Responsive Approaches to Serving Diverse Populations

Learn about an incredible resource to help you on your Justice, Equity, Diversity and 
Inclusion journey

Operationalizing Equity: Oakland's Town Camp

The City of Oakland set out to tackle two issues existing in the City of Oakland. The first 
was to neutralize disparities in many neighborhoods and to bolster the development of 
Oakland’s youth.

Trends into Possibilities

What are the people numbers in California? Your County? Your Community?

Fall 2022, Volume 78, No. 4

Cultural Awareness

To better serve your community, it would help to better understand some of the traditions and customs of the people in your community. This article explores some of the more popular cultural and religious observances from around the world.

Blame, Threat and Clash: The War between Pickleball and Tennis Players Escalating - On and Off the Court

The battle between pickleball and tennis players is chronicled by a reporter who is trying out pickleball to see what all the hoopla is about.

"Artspiration" is the next rung in Sharpsburg's Artistic Ascent

The City of Sharpsburgh, Pennsylvania, is working to make the downtown corridor vibrant with a public art angle. 

Five Ways of Wellbeing

As park and recreation professionals we are always working hard to take care of our communities. But what about taking care of ourselves?

My Experience Becoming a CPRP

Alissia De Salles believes that becoming a Certified Park and Recreation Professional will make you a better park and recreation professional. She explains how the process worked for her.

New Membership Director to Put His Stamp on CPRS

CPRS welcomed our new Director of Membership, John Doyle, in September to the CPRS HQ office. Learn a little bit about him and his plans for CPRS.