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Minneapolis Goes All-Natural
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Superintendent Jayne Miller closed her eyes and took a deep breath amid a buzz of last-minute preparations on a sweltering, mid-summer afternoon.
On The Lookout For Lifeguards
Compared to other seasonal hiring practices in the parks and recreation industry, lifeguard recruitment can be one of the most challenging.
When A Beach Goes Belly Up
“More Lake Erie access” was the clamoring cry from residents of Buffalo and Western New York in the 1980s as the Rust Belt industry began its slow death rattle.
Maintenance Can Be A Beach
When you mention beaches to most people, they’ll likely conjure images of sun, surf, sand, swim suits, and fun;
Score A Homerun With Creativity
The retired farm town I grew up in was filled with characters and picturesque places that have been permanently ingrained in my mind.
Engaging Preschoolers
“Daddy, you be Simba, and I’ll be Nala,” says my almost 4-year-old daughter as I try for what feels like the hundredth time to get her to take a bite of her oatmeal.