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The Calming Effect Of Keepsakes
My 2-year-old granddaughter Isabella drags around an 8-inch stuffed dog named Mollie, which is never out of her sight. Mollie has been to the zoo, the fair, the movies, a number of restaurants, and many stores.
Aging Facilities
In the 1980s and Ф90s there was a surge of water park projects and attractions across the United States that catered to public demands for fun; these facilities went beyond common rectangular swimming pools as places to beat the heat.
Historic Yet Functional
When renovating a long-standing, beloved community landmark that is also a multipurpose sports complex that people use daily, what is the best way to modernize the facility without stripping away its character?
Rules That Make Sense
Ask anyone who has spent any amount of time working in a park and rec program, and there is little doubt theyХll be able to regale you with tales of little Sebastian or Sarah who could not (or would not) follow a single rule.
Go The Extra Mile
Those who are lucky enough to work at a municipal fitness center are probably competing with large, multi-national gyms for customers. So what are some of the best ways to stay competitive in this ever-changing field?
Train To Be A Champion
The Naval Station Great LakesХ Warrior Zone, designed for functional fitness and high-intensity training, opened in November 2014 to meet the needs of its military personnel.
Reeling With Memorable Moments
On a beautiful day in mid-May, the boys couldn't stop horsing around. Running on the soft sand close to the lake's edge and shoving each other playfully, they just couldn't stay still.
A Pit Stop For Paddlers
In 2009, the Minnesota DNR completed a master plan for the Ottertail River. Part of that study concluded that an 8-mile stretch of the river was not navigable into Fergus Falls because no canoe/kayak access existed above Central Dam.
Capital Improvement Planning 101
Expanding or renovating an athletic complex is never easy. The decision to proceed is often determined by othersСor from various sourcesСand your task may be to help make the project come together.
You're Not Alone!
As the president of the North Texas Aquatics Association, I recently surveyed aquatic professionals to determine the challenges and obstacles they are facing.