contentsdecember 2024 volume 59 | number 12 | parksandrecreation.org Community members plant trees at Hoblitzelle Park in Plano, Texas. FEATURES 34 CAPRA Celebrates 30 Years Jennifer Schleining Learn how CAPRA has been helping agencies improve their operational best practices for three decades. 40 Top Trends in Parks and Recreation 2025 Richard J. Dolesh Explore predictions for the industry and the field for 2025 and beyond. 44 Revisiting the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference Chris Brummett, Lindsay Collins and Alexandra Klein Dive into highlights from the largest national gathering of park and recreation professionals. 4 Parks & Recreation | DECEMBER 2 0 2 4 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G PHOTO COURTESY OF PLANO (TEXAS) PARKS AND RECREATIONhttp://parksandrecreation.org