This library hosts applied research, reports & studies, as well as presentations from educational sessions. Topic areas represent customer inquiries and trends impacting our profession.

Select topic areas below to learn more

State of Recreation in NC

Annual Municipal and County Parks and Recreation Services Study Executive Reports

Native Plants in NC

Learn about native plants, NC policies and how to make appropriate selections for your park

NC Legislation Updates

Background Check Requirements and Impact

Access through Design

Ensure you are hitting the mark with welcoming parks & programs

Community Engagement

How to best engage your communities and leverage the data for park and recreation operations

Playground Resources

From playground design and meeting accessibility requirements to purchasing equipment and establishing maintenance and risk management routines.

Trails

All about paddle, hiking, mountain bikes & equestrian trail use and users; funding and maintenance

Disaster Recovery

Resources related to Helene, and other preparation materials to be ready for natural disasters

Park Maintenance

Maintenance management is vital to maintain visitor satisfaction, provide safe conditions and prolong park facilities

Technology for Parks

Innovative technology for your park facilities, staff and park visitors

Citizen Advisory Boards

Why your community needs a citizen advisory board

Workshop Resources

Presentation documents and resources from Conference and Workshops