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ADVOCACY
The Outdoors For All Act outlines a world
where everyone - regardless of age,
physical or cognitive abilities, socioeconomic
background, or race - has the opportunity
to experience the benefits of the outdoors.
Unleashing the Power of Parks
'Outdoors For All' takes center stage at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference
By Dan McCarthy
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here Community Grows " - this theme guided the
2023 NRPA Annual Conference as thousands of park
and recreation professionals, advocates and enthusiasts
came together from across the country. As trusted
community pillars, we are united by a common goal: to make outdoor
spaces inclusive and welcoming to all. However, we know that not everyone
has equal access to the life-affirming experiences parks and recreation
offers, and that's where the " Outdoors For All " grassroots campaign comes
in. This campaign aims to make the outdoors accessible to everyone, regardless
of their background or ability.
As NRPA President and CEO
Kristine Stratton noted in her Opening
General Session remarks: " Every
person - no matter their ZIP code
- should have access to quality green
spaces. The Outdoors For All Act
will guarantee that future generations
have access to quality parks and green
spaces and the social, physical and
mental health benefits they provide. "
Outdoors For All Act: A
Vision of Inclusion
The Outdoors For All Act (tinyurl.
com/yk85fsbk) outlines a world
where everyone - regardless of
age, physical
or
cognitive
abilities,
socioeconomic background,
or race - has the opportunity to
experience the benefits of the outdoors.
As park and recreation pro|
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fessionals, we know the benefits of
increased access to the outdoors.
Nature can heal, inspire and teach
us. At its core, this legislation seeks
to break down the barriers that prevent
community members from
accessing high-quality local green
spaces, creating a more equitable
outdoor experience for all.
NRPA fervently supports passing
the Outdoors For All Act, but
we recognize that we cannot do
this work alone. Our campaign is
a collective endeavor, championed
by organizations, community leaders
and individuals who recognize
the immense value of connecting
with the outdoors and the positive
impact it can have on physical and
mental well-being. By supporting
this campaign, we not only cham

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