07 January 2022

NRPA: 2021 Out-of-School Time Report

“Perhaps no one benefits more from all that parks and recreation has to offer than children. Local park and recreation agencies provide safe places where kids can go when they are not in school, whether before or after class or during the long months of summer. Out-of-school time (OST) programs are not only places for children to go while their parents or guardians earn a living – these programs also deliver learning and personal enrichment opportunities that open up greater possibilities for today’s youth.

“Even with these programs’ great success, OST could have an even greater impact. With access to greater funding and resources, park and recreation agencies have the opportunity to broaden their impact with additional tutoring, mentoring and enrichment opportunities that improve the mental, physical and emotional health of youth.”

The National Recreation and Park Association recently issued its 2021 Out-of-School Time Report, based on the responses from an August 2021 survey of 331 park and recreation professionals, designed to celebrate how OST programs are making a real difference in the lives of their communities’ youth. The study also highlights the challenges professionals face in delivering these programs and what more can be done to fully deliver on these programs.

To access a copy of the complete report, please visit:

2021 NRPA Engagement with Parks Report

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