Parks and Recreation Provides Youth Programming Park and recreation agencies provide myriad program options for youth. Top programs parents say their kids participate in include: NRPA PARK PULSE Outdoor events (e.g., programmed activities at parks or community centers) Youth sports Summer camps Through a poll of 1,000 U.S. parents, the April 2026 NRPA Park Pulse helps tell the park and recreation story. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com). Visit nrpa.org/ParkPulse for more information.
