contents april 2014 volume 49 | number 4 | www.nrpa.org www nrpa org contents COVER STORY 42 Setting the Standard NRPA's new Commit to Health initiative and allied programs provide guidelines for healthy out-of-school time Maureen Hannan FEATURES 40 Keeping Up with Public Health NRPA's director of health initiatives shares the association's perspective on the role that park and recreation departments play in community health and the bright outlook for the future Zarnaaz Bashir, MPH 2 Parks & Recreation | A P R I L 2 0 1 4 | W W W. N R PA . O R G 48 Making Places for Play Researchers and health advocates work to identify and eliminate play deserts and promote active livestyles Samantha Bartram 54 Collaborating for Health The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association keeps Coloradans active, healthy and fit with strategic partnerships Jo Burns, MS, CTRS