Key Sections of the Framework The framework includes five sections designed to guide readers throughout the evaluation life cycle, including: * Importance of Evaluating Health and Wellness Programs - Definitions of health and wellness and program evaluation * Program Design - Useful tools to organize programs and prepare for successful evaluation * Designing an Evaluation Plan - The evaluation approach, evaluation questions and determining evaluation capacity * Collecting/Analyzing Data - Data needs, collection, analysis and interpretation * Using Evaluation for Improvement and Advocacy - Translating findings into action Case studies, worksheets, and links to resources and data sources provide additional guidance on implementing a holistic evaluation process within park and recreation agencies. Why Evaluate? NRPA's Health Impact Evaluation Framework: Measuring the Process and Outcomes of Health and Wellness Programs will help park and recreation professionals navigate the entire evaluation life cycle for health and wellness programs, from program design through sharing results with stakeholders. Professionals can use the tools and resources provided in the framework verbatim or modify them to meet their needs. Evaluation can help park and recreation professionals identify, strengthen and promote the ways in which their agency contributes to improving the overall health and wellness of communities. With guidance from the Health Impact Evaluation Framework: Measuring the Process and Outcomes of Health and Wellness Programs, park and recreation professionals are one step closer to harnessing the power of program evaluation. Inquiries about the Health Impact Evaluation Framework should be addressed to NRPA's Evaluation team at NRPAEval@nrpa.org. Dianne Palladino is Director of Evaluation at NRPA (dpalladino@nrpa.org). Austin Barrett is Evaluation Manager at NRPA (abarrett@nrpa.org). Allison Colman is Director of Health at NRPA (acolman@nrpa.org). PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G | SEP T EMBER 2 0 22 | Parks & Recreation 27http://acolman@nrpa.org https://www.poligon.com