The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands is a unit of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, School of Public Health – Bloomington, Indiana University. Please click this link to access

Project Description In early conversations with stakeholders, the Center for Rural Engagement found that the development and capitalization of parks, recreation, and tourism assets was a priority for communities in Southwest Central Indiana. Given

Eppley staff often hear “We had no idea you existed or what you did!” when we first meet new partners or interested clients. After 27 years spent working across the nation as a part

Navigating requirements, standards, and best practices around accessible recreation can be overwhelming. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, benefits from parks and recreation opportunities. For communities to fully benefit from parks and recreation opportunities,

The Eppley Institute is partnering with the National Park Service Office of Communications to develop a suite of courses to improve communications decision-making, consistency, and professionalism. These courses are designed for park professionals in

The 73rd Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) was held February 24-28 at its traditional location at Pokagon State Park. First held at Pokagon’s Potawatomi Inn in 1947, GLPTI is the oldest continuously-running training

The Eppley Institute is partnering with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Montgomery Parks to create e-courses for volunteers. Weed Warriors Basics, Non-native Invasives (NNI) 101 and Non-native Invasives (NNI) 102

After the successful Indiana Trails Study publication in 2018, Indiana University’s Eppley Institute is seeking up to 6 agencies for the Institute’s Partnership Research Grant Program. In this effort, Eppley will study 6 community