NRPA PARK PULSE The Benefits of Working in Parks and Recreation Benefits are part of a great employment package, and local park and recreation agencies provide many. Some top benefits workers prefer include: Training and/or continuing education reimbursement Mental health resources and support Wellness programs Flexible work hours Investment opportunities According to the 2024 NRPA Park and Recreation Salary Survey (nrpa.org/SalarySurvey), 79% of local park and recreation agencies fully fund employee assistance/counseling benefits and 76% fully fund continuing education opportunities, such as courses or conferences. Each month, through a poll of 1,000 U.S. residents focused on park and recreation issues, NRPA Park Pulse helps tell the park and recreation story. Questions span from the serious to the more lighthearted. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com). Visit nrpa.org/ParkPulse for more information.http://www.nrpa.org/SalarySurvey http://www.wakefieldresearch.com http://www.nrpa.org/ParkPulse