Foggy Mornings

© Can Stock Photo / rck953

Steam rose slowly from the lake as I ambled to the office. As I passed our lakefront park, I watched the parks grounds crew mowing the wet grass, edging the sidewalks, and blowing the debris into piles to be loaded to the back of their truck.

It was mid-summer, and the parks crew dance was well worn—each member doing their job quickly and efficiently. As I walked, I thought about what I was seeing—remembering a time when I was the one cutting the wet grass—the first stop in a progression of stops that would make the day seem to fly by.

Here in the northern climate, this well-worn dance is put into practice in February and March, when seasonal hires are hired, start dates are set, and the annual training period is determined. It’s interesting to think of all the folks who’ve done a stint on a parks crew. It’s a good job—teaching a strong work ethic, how to run and maintain a variety of equipment (skills useful later in life), and a dose of customer service (i.e., working with the public).

As you gear up for another busy season this summer, we’ve created an issue dedicated to the parks crew. It’s chock-full of ideas for how to make your summer crew top-notch and your park properties shine.

I hope you like it. If you do (or if you don’t), let us know. We love mail.

Till next month…

Rodney J. Auth
Publisher

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