Staying Connected with WRPA

Resources for Washington Recreation & Park Professionals

Resource Documents: Catch up on the latest trainings, get help with building programs, review signage examples, and more
WRPA Networks: Connect on specific topics
Blog: Read the latest
E-List: Join the conversation
Local Government: Read more about local government updates regarding COVID-19.

Materials to Help Your Local Agency

Included below are the following:

Webinars
Facility Resources
Childcare/Camps
Programs & Events
Recovery Planning
Local Resources

WEBINARS

PDF of phased re-opening chart

FACILITY RESOURCES

Download Recreate Responsibility Flyer

Download example of temporarily closed signage

Download example of park open/closed sign

Download a "Bring Your Own Sanitizer" park sign

CHILDCARE/CAMPS

PDF of DOH/OSPI/DYCF guidance schools and childcare

PDF of childcare resources from the WA Health Dept.

CDC Childcare Plan

DOH Child Care Guidelines 06/23/2020

DOH Child Care Guidelines 05/27/2020

Download example of a childcare facility guidance

Download emergency childcare example

Download example of guidance for parents using child care

Download COVID-19 Toolkit (From the American Society for Microbiology)

Download School-Community Partnerships for Studetnss During COVID-19

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Drive In Theaters - Phase 2

Download Park Use FAQs 05/04/2020

Download Park Use FAQs Video

Seattle Parks & Recreation Ambassador Program

Download inclusive bathroom recommendations

Download A CALL to ACTION: Public Parks & Recreation

Return to Play: Guidelines for Tournaments

Ball Field Guidelines: Social Distancing

Little League Plans: Social Distancing

Download example of a protocol for closing your facility

Download a visual of a social distancing summary

Phase 2: Fitness & Training Guideline

Download Summer Event Closures as of 4/14/2020

ORPA-WRPA COVID-19 Aquatics Discussion Agenda

Eastern & Central WA Summer Camps & Aquatics Status 05/14/2020

Download Summer Event Closures as of 4/14/2020

Download how to keep your dog safe

ACHA Considerations For Reopening

Oregon Guidance: Day/Over Night Camps & Recreation

Download Summer Event Closures as of 4/14/2020

RECOVERY PLANNING

Metro Parks Tacoma: Revenue Forecast Presentation

Phase III Public Event Safe Start Template

Metro Parks Tacoma: Return to Work Plan

Business and Safety Plan Template for Re-Opening

Kittitas County Example

Phase III Recovery Event Framework DRAFT 4

Event Protocol Matrix DRAFT 2

#RecreateResponsibly

Download an example of Recovery Planning: Tualatin Hills District

Safe Start Washington: A Phased Approach to Recovery Revised

Request to Governor Inslee: WRPA Recovery Plan

ORPA Recovery Framework

Focus on the Future

Read more about the Tri-State Pact: WA, OR, CA

MPT Phased Aquatics Plan to Re-Open

Canada's Park & Rec Association Recovery Plan

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WRPA Networks

WRPA has several dedicated Networks who meet on a regular basis and communicate online. These networks provide WRPA members with the opportunity to make personal, ongoing connections with other professionals. Joining a network and using the online platform, you too can increase your passion for the work you do every day. It can also help you talk with others in your specific field about the struggles you are facing with COVID-19.