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Equity
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Exploring racial equity in parks and recreation
By Autumn Saxton-Ross
ince 2013, equity - originally social equity - has been one
of NRPA's Three Pillars. NRPA created these pillars - Health
and Wellness, Equity, and Conservation - to move the field
from communicating what we do to focusing on the impact we
have. The past three years have allowed us to build out the Equity Pillar
through conversations, learning opportunities and research, much
of which is reflected in the 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parks
and Recreation Report (nrpa.org/DEIReport). Four needs emerged from
this national survey of park and recreation leaders: targeted support for
smaller agencies; building member capacity and competency in diversity,
equity and inclusion (DEI); best practices and peer networks; and
trusted resources. All serve as the foundation for NRPA's DEI strategy
in the field as we advance our mission to " enhance the quality of life
for all people. "
NRPA supports equity through
its Equity in Practice (EiP) initiative.
To create a future where everyone
has fair and just access to
public spaces and feels welcome,
we need to act. Equity requires
practice, patience and a commitment
to progress. EiP provides
professionals opportunities to put
equity into practice in a variety of
settings and ways, helping members
to increase their knowledge
around centering equity and prac40
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tice the necessary skills to advance
equity in our communities.
Getting Started
Our first EiP Certificate, " Exploring
Race Equity in Parks and Recreation, "
uses a race equity lens
to examine the ways that various
identities are marginalized, specific
to the experience and needs of
park and recreation professionals.
Through reflection, small group
work and skill building, this 12|
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week (six live, two-hour sessions)
program moves participants from
awareness and talking about equity
to understanding what change and
action look like in the field. Lessons
focus on participants' sphere
of influence, or the area within the
agency an individual has power in
and over. This helps individuals, regardless
of their role or level of seniority,
focus on the resources and
influence they have and start where
they are.
First Impressions
Between February and June of
2023, NRPA piloted this curriculum
with three cohorts of 16 to 20
professionals across the country.
As we work through evaluation
and feedback to adjust the curriculum
to offer the next program
in the fall, following is some of
the feedback we received from
park and recreation professionals
who participated in the program
and what they plan to do with the
knowledge and skills they gained.
PHOTO COURTESY OF DENTON (TEXAS) PARKS AND RECREATION

http://www.nrpa.org/DEIReport

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