contentsjuly 2023 volume 58 | number 7 | parksandrecreation.org Park and recreation agencies build teamwork, pursue best practices and continuous improvement, and prepare for the future throughout the journey to CAPRA accreditation. FEATURES 2023 NRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SECTION 34 Where Community Grows and Thrives Cort Jones Learn more about the story behind the July cover photo. 40 The CAPRA Connection Jennifer Schleining Discover how this accreditation program helps create better park and recreation departments. 44 Simulation-Based Public Engagement Chris Adams, Liz Carey-Linskey and Hillary De La Cruz Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Kirkland, Washington, use public participation to figure out how to design and fund a dream park. 48 Using Your Influence: Justifying Your Trip to Conference 49 Top 10 Networking Tips for the NRPA Annual Conference 6 Parks & Recreation | JULY 2 0 2 3 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONhttp://www.parksandrecreation.org